Needle exchange programs are facilities that allow injecting drug users to trade in their used needles for sterile ones. This helps prevent the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, and help monitor substance abuse in that area. Many states push back against needle exchange programs because they believe
Hoosier State Supports Needle Exchange Programs in Rural Indiana
Executives Rappel Down Skyscrapers for Addiction Awareness
There's a lot of stigma surrounding substance abuse and addiction. Many people believe it only affects people of a certain age, race, occupation, or social class. However, addiction doesn't discriminate. Everyone, from teenagers to CEOs, can suffer from substance addiction. A non-profit is taking
Overdose Deaths Rise, Big Pharma Profits
Let's face it, while this country is suffering from one of the worst drug epidemics in history, big pharmaceutical companies are raking in the profits. Big Pharma's mass marketing efforts coupled with America's demand for painkillers have led to several consequences that continue to plague the US.
Heroin Does Not Discriminate
In light of the recent media focus on the heroin epidemic in the United States, many articles and television shows have cropped up. They explain the issue and suggest ways to avert this national disaster. Since heroin does not discriminate, there are no surprises about an increase in heroin use
Daily Share: Tom Hardy Talks About His Struggles with Addiction
Actor Tom Hardy Sober Since 2003 Has Made Quite an Impact in Hollywood The Oscar-nominated actor has spoken candidly about his past struggles with addiction from a young age. Hardy had struggled with addiction since he was a teenager. The Tom Hardy addiction story contains numerous run-ins with the
Daily Share: Unfiltered Look at Prescription Drug Abuse
Looking at prescription drug abuse unfiltered is a tough pill to swallow. Maybe it's not all about overprescribing. Maybe it's about "big pharma" making lots of money manufacturing pain medications. Take a look at a different view of the prescription pill epidemic. Prescription Thugs Examines the
Breaking The Stigma: Radical Shifts in Drug Policy Across the World
Let’s face it, the war on drugs has proven to be ineffective. Trillions of dollars and decades later, it has done little for treating addiction and has led to a constant overflow in the prison system. Still millions of Americans aren’t receiving the treatment they need. Luckily, there seems to be a
New Show Takes an Authentic Look at Recovery
Recovery Road Tells the Story of a Teenager and Her Struggles in Early Sobriety Premiering Monday, January 25 on Freeform (formerly ABC Family), Recovery Road tells the story of Maddie, a young and rebellious teenager who is mandated to a sober living facility. At first, she is apprehensive and
Gloucester Police Chief Makes Plea
In Response to Recent Overdoses, Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello Made a Plea this Sunday, Urging Addicts to Seek Help Campanello made a post on Facebook this Sunday, urging struggling addicts not to be afraid or ashamed to seek help. He promises the department will help anyone who is
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