Prescribed Viewing: Alex Gibney’s HBO Doc is as Gripping as the Drugs it Covers
The Crime of the Century should be prescribed viewing for every doctor, politician and government official in the country. Because then and only then will we be sure they see just how the system gets completely corrupted. They’ll also learn how the corruption leads to utter catastrophe.
How an Armored Car Robbery Saved This Addict’s Life
Hard to say what’s worse about this armored car robbery story — the ugly cliches or the bitter truths. It is easy however to say what’s best about it all — the very happy ending. If you want a real Feel Good Addiction Story, you’ve got one. Enjoy!
Will Synthetic Opioids Every Go Away?
Back in 2014, overdoses from synthetic opioids like fentanyl shot up like one of Elon Musk’s rockets. They’ve been hovering up there in space ever since.
Will Long Covid Create a New Rash of Addicts?
Uh-oh. Just when you thought we were getting a handle on both the Covid Pandemic and the Opioid Epidemic (or, if you prefer, the Twindemic), along comes another one-two punch merging both. It springs from treating Long Covid sufferers with opioids — and it’s about to wreak a new havoc.
A Mom Uses Her Late Son’s Art to Help Stop Heroin Use
West Dundee isn’t the first place you’d equate with heroin. Heck, it’s probably not even the thousand and first. But that doesn’t mean the drug can’t affect its residents. Or its families.