A collection of recent and relevant news posts and articles related to topics of alcohol and drug abuse, addiction, and recovery.
Planning a Surprise A few months ago, I decided to surprise my mom by visiting her for her birthday. Family and friends jumped at the chance to be part of the surprise and everything began to fall into place just as I had hoped. The week leading up to the trip came and went with … Read More
Update on October 25, 2013: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zohydro for the management severe chronic pain. According to the FDA press release, Zohydro will be classified as a Schedule II drug with stringent security requirements. The FDA will also conduct postmarketing studies to assess the risk of abuse and addiction. I was … Read More
Chris Kelly, half of the 1990s kid rap duo Kris Kross that had a chart-topping hit with “Jump,” died in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 1, from a suspected drug overdose at age 34 according to the LA Times. Kelly was found unresponsive on his couch and had no signs of life when paramedics arrived at his … Read More
Nobody can avoid the effect of drinking too much, nor escape the consequences thereof. Even if you’re famous. Even if you’re Reese Witherspoon. According to CNN, the Legally Blonde actress was in Atlanta for the filming of a new movie when she was charged with interfering with the arrest of her husband, Hollywood agent James Toth, … Read More
Shannon Alder once wrote, “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” Shannon’s quote is very compelling and perhaps one of the most clearly stated on the true essence of leaving a legacy. Which helps us to beg the question, … Read More
For decades, society has dreamed of a miracle drug that can end substance addiction. We’ve hoped for a way to make recovery from addiction effortless and painless—that “quick fix” for addiction itself. Lunbeck, a Danish international pharmaceutical company, claims to have finally bagged that dream and squished it into a little tablet dubbed Selincro. Have … Read More
A recent study touting a new version of marijuana could be just the push needed to help legalize medical marijuana: marijuana without the high. Researches in Israel found a way to reduce the amount of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, to less than 1%, while adding 15.8% of cannabidiol, the “good” substance in marijuana … Read More
Melissa Gilbert, star of the famous TV series Little House on the Prairie, has opened up about her past alcohol addiction and her public combat against prescription drug abuse to the news world. Sometimes, we forget that the disease of addiction affects everyone. From Laura Ingalls to Leading Advocate Against Alcohol and Drugs Trapped by the … Read More
Prescription drug abuse is the leading cause of death in San Diego. Over the last decade, the number prescription-drug related deaths have shot up 85%. Think about that. The average San Diego citizen is more likely to die from prescription drugs than car crashes. This may be due to the increase in prescriptions themselves. As the … Read More
The epidemic of prescription drug abuse has kicked a lot of doctors into action. Among the preventive measure set up, the newest (and coolest) is a video game designed to train doctors to identify deceptive behavior by people likely to abuse prescription painkillers. Video Game Helps Doctors Discover Hints of Prescription Abuse Designed by Dr. Michael F. … Read More
