Opioid-Related Deaths Are On The Rise In America
Opioid-related overdoses have climbed up 137% from 2019 to 2020. By April of this year, drug overdose deaths were up 11.4%.
Article Category: Addiction
Diseases Of Despair
The diseases of despair refers to the connection between increased hopelessness and depression, suicidal thoughts, and substance abuse.
More Young Adults Are Abstaining From Alcohol
Alcohol use among young adults decreased by 50% from 2002 to 2018. Millennials and Gen Z are now drinking less than ever before.
Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty To 3 Opioid Criminal Charges
Purdue Pharma agrees to plead guilty to 3 opioid criminal charges on October 21, 2020 and pay $8.3 billion.
First Presidential Debate Includes Drug Use Claims, COVID-19, And Addiction
The 90 minute first presidential debate discussed America’s current economy that has been impacted by COVID-19, as well as claims of drug use.
Broken Homes and Spirits: Examining Early Childhood Adversity
Early child adversity can contribute to childhood traumas. In response, the child could experiment with drug abuse as a coping mechanism.
Pharmaceutical Retailers Face Trial in Opioid Lawsuit
Several Ohio counties have filed a lawsuit against major pharmaceutical retailers on the grounds that the companies supplemented the opioid epidemic.
Coronavirus News: What Are Addiction Treatment Centers Doing?
Addiction treatment centers around the United States are changing in ways they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect staff and patients.
COVID-19 Is Causing People To Relapse
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing some individuals who are recovering from a substance use disorder to relapse, but friends and family can help.