Pain Is a Legitimate Concern, but Patients Need Better Solutions Than Addictive Opioids Millions of Americans suffer from acute and chronic pain conditions that severely reduce their quality of life. Unfortunately, the methods of treatment often prioritized for such individuals involve them taking addictive drugs like opioid pain reliever pills. Read More » Narconon…
Rates of Opioid Painkiller Use Continue to Rise, Even in States that Legalize Medical Marijuana Supporters of medical marijuana have often said that legalizing cannabis for medicinal pain relief purposes may help reduce the need for opioid painkillers. Proponents argue replacing opioid painkillers with medicinal cannabis will reduce painkiller addiction, overdose, and death, as millions…
Even “Moderate” Alcohol Consumption can Raise Blood Pressure and Cause Harm A recent study found that even drinking alcohol in moderation can create blood pressure complications in otherwise healthy people. This finding adds to the growing scientific narrative that now challenges the “moderate drinking” concept, suggesting there is no level of safe or healthy alcohol…
What Opioid Abuse Is Costing America Learn the actual price of opioid addiction in America. This article delves into both the tragic personal and emotional costs as well as the financial burden suffered by every American. It also highlights various sectors of costs, such as employment, justice, healthcare, and emergency services. Read More » Narconon…
Kratom Now Proven to Cause Fatal Overdose Risk Initially identified and described as a herbal supplement, stories of kratom leading to fatal overdoses have recently made national news, bringing into question what risks the substance poses. Yet despite recent deaths, there is still very little regulation around kratom, as the substance is somewhat new to…
Alcohol Is a Leading Factor in Cardiovascular Disease For years, medical science put forth information suggesting moderate alcohol consumption may have some health benefits, namely as it pertains to one’s cardiovascular health. Recent findings, however, suggest this is not the case. Studies show alcohol consumption is one of the leading factors in cardiovascular disease, even…
Healthcare Workers at High Risk of Addiction and Overdose Addiction is often framed as a blue-collar, working-class problem or an issue faced mainly by people who are poor, homeless, or barely hanging on. When people think of addicts, they often think of people on the street. When people are asked to picture someone who struggles…
8 Tips for Tackling the Tough Talks: College, Alcohol, and Drugs As fall semesters kick off across the nation, millions of American students head to universities. While academic pursuits dominate, many face the lure of partying and substance experimentation. It’s crucial for parents to discuss the risks of alcohol and drugs with their children. Read…