I’m sure many of you reading can relate, but thanks to modern technology and the accessibility of streaming video services, millions of Americans fall into the category of binge watchers and find themselves hours deep into a great series and they just can't pull away. They shut themselves off from
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Epic Fail: America’s War on Drugs
Americas war on drugs began in the early 1900’s when the U.S. passed the Volstead Act, which criminalized consuming and possessing alcohol. This lead to a massive underground market, the rise of numerous criminal organizations that took over cities with violence and the widespread corruption. It
Daily Share: MA Launches Ad Campaign to Eliminate The Stigma Of Addiction
In the United States, many people associate substance abuse and addiction with things such as a lack of education, poverty, and other social issues. However, addiction affects everyone regardless of age, race, sex, or economic class. Since the stigma of addiction is so strong, it causes many people
The Infectious Addiction to Smartphones
Let’s be honest - to say I have an addiction to smartphones would be a complete understatement. It is the first thing I check when I get up, the first thing I go to when I feel awkward, the first thing I go to when I’m bored and absolutely my go-to when normal human interaction just isn’t
Daily Share: DA in New York Follows Gloucester’s Angel Program
Many people struggling with addiction avoid reaching out for help because they fear the legal ramifications. This only leads to dangerous substance abuse and a higher risk for overdose deaths. Luckily, many states are recognizing this and taking measures to make finding help and treatment more
CVS Will Sell Narcan In 20 More States
Opioid abuse and addiction is one of the leading substance abuse problems in the United States. This includes drugs such as morphine, heroin, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and many other prescription painkillers. As this problem grows, overdose deaths grow with it. In order to slow the rise of overdose
Doctor Gets 30 Years to Life for Murder In Overdose Case
Malpractice in the medical field is a dangerous, but unfortunately uncommon, occurrence in the medical field. In an overdose case, a doctor or pharmacist can even receive charges of murder if they purposefully gave a patient more of a substance than they needed. That's what happened with Dr.
Obama Proposes $1 Billion In Funding to Fight Opioid Addiction
The prevalence of prescription painkiller and heroin abuse has shaken the nation over the last decade and raised the attention of lawmakers across the map. Everyday, they try to find new methods or policies that will slow the growth of this problem. However, these policies and plans need funding.
Nearly Half of Homeless Youth identify as LGBTQ
Members of the LGBTQ community have had much to celebrate in recent years. Gay marriage has been legalized and acceptance of this matter has grown. While this is a great triumph for this community, there are still many disparities within this community that need to be addressed and corrected. Across
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