Fentanyl Is Now the Leading Cause of Death for Adults Ages 18 to 45 One of the findings in the CDC’s 2020 Cause of Death report was that overdose deaths caused by fentanyl were the leading cause of death for adults ages 18 to 45. At first, this key fact went almost unnoticed. Only now…
How Does Drug Use Effect Sleep? For those who want to sleep better, the science is quite clear: It’s smart to avoid the use of illicit drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs. Read More » Narconon…
Alcohol’s “New Normal” Our world has changed in the last few years, and along with those changes, patterns of alcohol consumption have shifted. But that shift may not be the one you expect. Read More » Narconon…
Washington State Takes Big Pharma to Trial In a rare turn of events, Washington State has decided to move away from proposed settlements with pharma giants and instead take several corporations to trial for the role they played in creating the opioid epidemic. Read More » Narconon…
Utilizing Comprehensive Drug Education to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse How does the vicious cycle of drug abuse and alcohol misuse end? Every time a new generation comes of age, a certain percentage of those individuals experiment with drugs and alcohol. It seems inevitable, but it certainly does not have to be. If young people receive…
The Singular Destructiveness of Stimulants While some people advocate the decriminalization of all drugs, including stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine, it’s vital to know what kind of self-destruction is occurring while a person is using these drugs. Read More » Narconon…
One State’s Discovery Reveals the Demographic Hit Hardest by Opioid Addiction A recent Massachusetts study sought to determine which demographics have been hit hardest by the opioid crisis. As it turns out, mainly working-class, blue-collar residents in construction, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and industrial jobs have been affected the most. But does this data also…
The Warning Signs of Relapse and How to Prevent It To maintain long-term sobriety, it’s vital to be alert to the warning signs that your sobriety could be weakening. Taking action when these signs are noted and proactively building a strong, sober future are important ways to maintain that cherished sobriety. Read More » Narconon…