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Ben Affleck Faces Relapse: His Journey to Sobriety
Hollywood powerhouse Ben Affleck made headlines in March when he revealed his decision to pursue addiction treatment for his ongoing issues with alcoholism. Today, he’s made headlines once…
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Kratom Warnings Issued by the Food and Drug Administration
Kratom warnings have been issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The popular plant product has been used by many opioid addicts, as it has been marketed…
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Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon Reveals His Sobriety
In an interview with GQ released this week, NFL wide receiver Josh Gordon revealed that he is clean and sober following a stay in rehab last year. Prior…
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Record Increase in Overdose Deaths Reported by the CDC: 2016 Data
Preliminary data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that overdose deaths experienced a sharp increase in 2016. The report shows that fatal overdoses…
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Alcohol Abuse and Cocaine: Where is the Connection?
The link between cocaine use and long-term alcohol abuse is at the center of a new study published by researchers at the Columbia University Medical Center. The study…
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46 Percent of Americans Know Someone Who Has Been Addicted, Study Finds
According to research from the Pew Research Center, nearly half of Americans know someone personally that has been addicted to drugs. This statistic includes family members or friends…
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Walgreens to Make Narcan Available in All Locations
Walgreens Pharmacies nationwide are set to carry naloxone (name brand Narcan), an opioid overdose antidote. The announcement came this week, amongst the many headlines surround the public health…
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Cocaine Use on the Rise, According to DEA Research
In light of the opioid crisis that continues to overwhelm the United States, researchers have discovered that abuse of another substance has begun to rise once again. The…
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Ed Sheeran Speaks About the Substance Abuse that Led Him to Take Time Off
Singer Ed Sheeran is making headlines today that expose the darker side of the music industry—and fame in general. The 26-year-old singer revealed that he has struggled with…
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