Marijuana Use Labeled a Risk Factor for Post-Surgery Complications A new study found that people who struggle with a marijuana addiction are 20% more likely to experience complications during and after surgery, such as stroke or blood clots. The findings present powerful evidence of the harmful effects of marijuana addiction, showing why people who struggle…
Addiction Treatment in the United States Rates Flatline While Overdoses Rise According to preliminary data from CDC researchers, fatal overdoses were slightly higher in 2022 than in 2021, suggesting overdoses did not decline post-pandemic, as many public health experts thought they would. Meanwhile, treatment rates across the U.S. Read More » Narconon…
10 Questions to Ask Before Taking Opioid Painkillers Patients must protect themselves from addictive medications by becoming informed on pharmaceutical drugs their doctors may try to prescribe them. Read More » Narconon…
Can Washington’s New Drug Policy Improve Access to Addiction Treatment? Washington State recently passed a law making it easier for drug addicts to access treatment without facing criminal punishment for possession infractions. Yet, unlike similar Oregon legislation passed last year, the Washington law does not legalize drugs or decriminalize possession. Read More » Narconon…
Drugged Driving in America An examination of recent data regarding drugged driving in the US shows the problem has worsened. And unlike drunk driving, public health officials and law enforcement have yet to establish effective protocols for preventing drugged driving. Read More » Narconon…
Monitoring the Future Survey Showed Drug Abuse Rates Remained Steady Among Young Americans in 2022 The 2022 Monitoring the Future Survey was finalized and published recently. The findings showed no progress in reducing teen substance abuse rates from 2021 to 2022, as rates of substance abuse among young people held steady compared to drug use…
Sobriety at Summer Parties: Staying Off of Substances When Others Do Not Summer is typically a season when recreational alcohol consumption and drug use increase, along with attendant injuries, accidents, illnesses, and even deaths. For those who are in recovery but still want to maintain social connections, summer is when such individuals must adopt strategies…
‘Sense of Purpose’ a Critical Factor in Substance-Free Living Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania surveyed college students and found that the ‘sense of purpose’ factor was a critical predictor of whether college students drank alcohol excessively. Read More » Narconon…