Every April, the National Prescription Drug Takeback Day serves as a reminder of the year-round public health measures taken to safely remove and dispose of unneeded prescription medications from people’s homes to prevent abuse and
Statistics show that addiction treatment for professionals is more common now than ever. The professional world is faced with a lot of stressors and expectations, and different factors contribute to substance abuse. Therefore, navigating recovery
When overcoming drug or alcohol dependence, at home detox may seem like a desirable option, however, experts agree that there are dangers in detoxing at home. [1]Therefore, it is much safer to seek medically supported
Adding fuel to an already blazing fire, D.A.R.E. recently released a statement criticizing the hit HBO show Euphoria for “glamourizing” drug use.[1] While the subject isn’t new, the specifically graphic portrayal of addiction shown in
A recent study has shown that in the first half of 2021, estimated traffic fatalities were at the highest they have been in 15 years.[1] This is not the only disturbing trend – in Pennsylvania
A report published by the CDC mid- November has shown that the United States has reached a record high in overdose deaths. A vast majority of these deaths are contributed to opioids, mainly fentanyl, and
By conducting an analysis of the electronic health records of nearly 580,000 fully vaccinated people in the United States, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has concluded that those affected by substance abuse disorder–
Addiction among veterans is a very real, extremely widespread problem in the US. An estimated one in every ten to fifteen veterans suffers from a substance use disorder or addiction.[1] The prevalence of this disease in this
Retired NHL athlete Jimmy Hayes passed away on August 23, 2021. Three days ago, his cause of death was confirmed as an overdose involving cocaine and fentanyl. Known best in the PA region for his
October may be one of the biggest months for sports fans: football season is in full swing, hockey is almost back, basketball preseason has just kicked off, and we are waiting anxiously for the World
