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Substance Abuse

Fatal Drug Overdoses Rise at Alarming Rate Among Older Americans

In a new report published in JAMA Psychiatry[i], researchers document an alarming 20-year trend in fatal overdose deaths among older Americans. Deaths from overdoses among

New Study Examines Sleep Health and Substance Abuse

A new paper, “Sleep and Substance Use: Practice Considerations for Social Workers,” has been published in the Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions.[i]

Is Your Elderly Parent Suddenly Confused or Quiet?

One would have thought the opioid crisis would serve as a lesson for conventional medicine and its pharmaceutical allies. Overprescribe a class of drugs, and

Is An Elderly Member of Your Family Addicted to Drugs? Could be Hard to Tell.

As people age, the incidence of arthritis tends to rise, leading to an increase in aches and pains. Levels of general anxiety can also grow

Babies Addicted to Drugs

A child is born addicted to drugs every 25 minutes in America. Yes – you read that correctly. Every 25 minutes. How can a baby

The Bermuda Triangle of Addiction

The November and December holidays… For some, it is a season of pure joy and time with family and friends, a chance to slow down

Animal Tranquilizer Contaminating Illicit Drugs

The potentially deadly animal tranquilizer, xylazine, is increasingly found in heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine. The problem is so severe

Mindfulness and Recovery

Mindfulness and Recovery Mindfulness is an idea first conceived over 2,500 years ago. So what is it exactly? According to the Oxford Dictionary, it’s “a

Will New Addiction Strategy in Rhode Island Become National Trend?

Next year, a bold experiment in harm reduction will open in Rhode Island. Organized by Project Weber/Renew in Providence, Rhode Island, the first supervised drug

New Fentanyl Warning Issued by The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is now warning the public to be on the lookout for a new colorful form of fentanyl, referred to