addiction Archive
While research suggests that global rates of drug usage are staying roughly the same, perhaps even decreasing slightly year on year, an increasing number of individuals are seeking treatment and support from social services. Addiction is a very complex phenomenon, …
When James Manley came to rural Lake County, Montana, as a district judge in 2013, he knew the meth problem was bad, but he didn’t know how much worse it would get.
It will probably come as no surprise that I have struggled in relationship for most of my life. Until I had children, I never felt like a priority to anyone. And I can hear that inner part who tells me …
President Barack Obama exits stage right on Friday after presiding over one of the most interesting periods in American history. He leaves with a high approval rating, yet transfers power to a man who vows to undo much of the …
If you are like many still recovering from the national tragedy on November 8 that resulted in the impending presidency of Donald J. Trump, you may have missed the release of the first Surgeon General’s report on substance use and …
At first sight, it can sometimes be easy to dismiss addicts as socially inept people who can’t face responsibilities. However, like every other disorder, socio economical factors are often at the root of addiction.
Dr. Erin Bonar, University of Michigan Earlier this month, the United States Surgeon General issued a report declaring substance use disorders, like addiction, the “most pressing public health crises of our time.” The report called the country to action to both help those …
So here we are on the cusp of choosing another POTUS and what a relief it will be to finally have this election season behind us. My only hope is that after whoever wins (and yes, I have my fingers …
There are more than 400,000 youth in the American foster care system today, roughly that of the population of Sacramento, California. Foster care, created to protect the welfare of children, is a broken system, hobbled by an outdated bureaucracy, underfunded …
For the first time in U.S. history, the SurgeonGeneral has sent letters to each and every physician warning them about the Opioid Epidemic. Dr. Vivek Murthy is not only asking for changes in prescription practices, but also "asking clinicians to help …