Millions of Americans have medical conditions that cause them either acute or chronic pain. For many, the go-to solution for pain management involves prescribed opioids. However, these medications come with the...
One of society’s most pervasive issues is the chronic misuse of substances in response to chronic pain. When people misuse pain medications, alcohol, cocaine, and other substances to self-medicate, this...
What are a patient’s rights and responsibilities when they are prescribed opioids? Learn how to avoid addiction and take personal responsibility. Chronic addiction to drugs or alcohol is an issue...
Prevention methods, such as promoting behavioral health and finding alternatives to prescription opiates, can reduce the risk of addiction. Fighting illness through prevention has a strong basis in American health...
Unlawful possession of drugs as a minor is a serious legal matter. Learn more about the legal consequences of being caught with drugs as a minor. Article at a Glance:...
Another Orlando private school has announced that they will conduct mandatory drug screening on students in the upcoming school year. The number of schools now conducting drug tests is steadily...
This nation’s opioid epidemic does not discriminate. A majority of people who become addicted to opioids first became exposed to the drugs because of a pain issue that required a...
Addiction in senior citizens is not only difficult to recognize, but people over 65 with addiction can experience ageism from society, their loved ones and health care providers. Addiction doesn’t...
The number of homeless people in the United States exceeds three-quarters of a million people, and about one-quarter of those are children. Homeless people may be temporarily or intermittently homeless,...
New guidelines from the FDA will ensure that prescription labels are easier to understand and include messaging about the dangers of abuse. On July 1, 2019, the Food and Drug...