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Fat Joe, Rick Ross Headlining Long Island Fundraiser Concert To Help Fight Opioid Epidemic

Recover Or Die America is hosting a benefit concert to help fight the in Long Island on Saturday, September 29th. Fat Joe and Rick Ross are headlining the event whose mission is to "save lives, families and the world." http://ow.ly/lSOE50jcA7j

longislandpress.com Recover or Die America organized the concert at the Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville on Sept. 29. Proceeds will go toward providing inpatient treatment to uninsured people suffering from substance abuse and addiction.

How I Overcame Opioid Addiction To Be The Mom My Kids Needed

Overcoming your is important for not only yourself, but your family and loved ones as well. This is a heart warming story of someone who overcame their for their kids. https://www.scarymommy.com/overcame-opioid-addiction-to-be-mom-kids-needed/

scarymommy.com I was crippled with fear and self-doubt, but one day that all changed.

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Surprisingly, congress can almost unanimously agree on one thing: the . The US Senate voted 99-1 to pass an opioid bill on Monday. But many critics argue it is not enough. http://ow.ly/Gunl50iXHmU

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There's no safe amount of alcohol, study says

Globally, was a leading cause of disease for men & women between the ages of 15 and 49. Even moderate consumption of alcohol can lead to major health problems. http://ow.ly/8QdB50iUzDS

cnn.com The overall risk of drinking alcohol outweighs any known benefits, according to a study of 195 nations and territories.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Addiction

Tips on talking to your children about substance abuse. With nearly 21 million Americans over the age of 12 having a substance use disorder, and 8.7 million under the age of 18 living with an adult who uses drugs, every parent should read: http://ow.ly/sA6U50iKpsp

huffingtonpost.com The first step: Start early.

Instagram offers help to people struggling with drug abuse

With the help of SAMHSA, Instagram issued a pop-up notification to people who search for drug related subjects on the platform. The short notice will not prevent people from finding the content they're searching for, but instead a pause in their activity. http://ow.ly/O63n50iH9MZ

engadget.com The social network will pop up a support message if you look for drug-related material.

Mac Miller Candidly Discussed His Drug Use and Getting Sober: 'Overdosing Is Just Not Cool'

Another life cut too short from substance abuse. Rapper Mac Miller dies at age 26. He had been struggling with addiction and mental health issues for years. When left untreated, the disease of drug addiction can kill. https://people.com/music/mac-miller-dead-drug-use-sobriety-overdosing-not-cool/

people.com "There's no legendary romance. You don't go down in history because you overdosed. You just die," the late rapper said

OxyContin Billionaire Patents New Drug for Opioid Treatment

OxyContin manufacturer, Purdue Pharma paid a $635 million dollar fine for misleading advertising of the powerful . Yet to date they have made $35 Billion dollars. Now, Richard Sackler wants to market the drug to help reduce cravings for OxyContin. http://ow.ly/eQwy50iytjr

nymag.com Richard Sackler made billions convincing Americans that OxyContin wasn’t addictive. Now, he’s going to make millions selling them addiction treatment.

S*x and Drugs Decline Among Teens, but Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Grow

While drug abuse is declining for American students about 1 in 7 high school students reports misusing prescription . Compared to 10 years ago, less students reported using illicit substances. http://ow.ly/MnE350iugwj

nytimes.com The C.D.C.’s biannual survey of U.S. high school students also showed increases in bullying and declines in condom use.

Sick River: Can These California Tribes Beat He**in and History?

In the US, Native Americans are the hardest hit by the epidemic. They have experienced a 519% increase in overdose epidemics between 1999 and 2015 according to the CDC. Compare this to other rural populations who saw a 325% increase. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/04/us/klamath-river-california-tribes-he**in.html

nytimes.com As salmon runs decline and opioid addiction grips the region, the Yurok, Karuk and Hoopa tribes see a connection between the river’s struggles and their own.

www.lanereport.com | 502: Bad gateway

In Kentucky, the harsh toll of the is taking more workers from their jobs. This article notes the criminal stigma of makes people afraid to seek help they desperately need. https://www.lanereport.com/104861/2018/08/health-care-the-pain-of-losing-employees/

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We Came as Romans Singer, Kyle Pavone, Died from Drug Abuse

We Came As Romans singer, Kyle Pavone tragically died at the age of 28. Today, the coroner stated his death was the result of drug abuse. Another life cut too short. If you know someone struggling with , please call us for help: (877)-212-8299 http://ow.ly/Vz2N50ikYey

tmz.com Kyle Pavone, the lead vocalist of metal band We Came as Romans, died as a result of drug abuse ... TMZ has learned.

Opinion | Fight Drug Abuse, Don’t Subsidize It

Some argue that safe injection sites actually lower rates of drug abuse and overdoses. Some argue that more police efforts and jail time will solve the drug crisis. What do you think?

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nytimes.com Americans struggling with addiction need treatment and reduced access to deadly drugs. They do not need a taxpayer-sponsored haven to shoot up.

The Goldbergs Actor Jackson Odell Died of an Accidental Drug Overdose: Reports

Actor Jackson Odell died of a drug overdose while staying at a sober living facility. Though no drugs or paraphernalia were found on the scene, he died of acute he**in and co***ne toxicity. Odell starred in The Goldbergs, iCarly, Modern Family and others. http://ow.ly/8jwC50ij0zg

people.com Jackson Odell, 20, was found dead in a Los Angeles sober living home on June 8

Prince's Family Sues Doctor Who Prescribed Him Pills Days Before His Death

Prince's family blames his doctor and Walgreen's for his fatal overdose on fentanyl, new lawsuit claims: http://ow.ly/Ey6Y50iicbW

tmz.com Prince's family is going after the doctor who prescribed pain pills for him.

Trump drug czar nominee visits Connecticut after overdoses

Trump's nominee for drug czar focuses on funding first responders, getting people into treatment and law enforcement strategies in CT. Following a crazy day where 47 people overdosed in 2 hours, the first responders stepped in and not one life was lost. http://ow.ly/jzeo50igrIx

abcnews.go.com New Haven, Connecticut, became what officials called "ground zero" Monday for efforts to shine a light on the dangers of drugs, as President Donald Trump's nominee for drug czar visited a city reeling from more than 100 recent overdoses on synthetic ma*****na. Jim Carroll met with Gov....

How Lex Luger found his way back

Overwhelmed with the demands of the music industry, and balancing a healthy family life, Lex Luger grappled with addiction. Lex was taking 5-6 Xanax pills a day, until he sought help from a rehab facility. He's back now, & stronger than ever: http://ow.ly/1b5j50igrvg

thefader.com Lex Luger on dealing with addiction and mental health issues and linking back up with Waka Flocka Flame for Flockaveli 2.

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How Oxycodone Gets Laced With Fentanyl

Singer Demi Lovato's recent overdose highlighted one of the many problems in this . How is making it's way into street versions of drugs like Oxycontin and Xanax? This is a deadly trend that we desperately need to address. http://ow.ly/zWpg50idRLf

rollingstone.com Singer Demi Lovato reportedly overdosed because her oxycodone was mixed with fentanyl. But how does that happen?

Bleak New Estimates in Drug Epidemic: A Record 72,000 Overdose Deaths in 2017

New CDC data shows the epidemic is far from being solved. The good news is that states that expanded access to drug treatment programs saw a decline in overdose deaths in 2017. http://ow.ly/60k050iej2f

nytimes.com Fentanyl is a big culprit, but there are also encouraging signs from states that have prioritized public health campaigns and addiction treatment.

Dangers of rising benzo prescriptions raise alarms of next drug crisis

Benzodiazepine prescription rates are on the rise. Xanax and other 'benzos' like Klonopin and Ativan can be dangerous and even deadly. Some experts are concerned this could become the next http://ow.ly/YePH50idREi

nbcnews.com Doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines, like Xanax and Ativan, at skyrocketing rates. But most don't know about their debilitating, even deadly, effects.

Opinion | Addiction is a disease. My drug-addicted parents showed me that.

Addiction still holds a dangerous stigma in the US. One that marginalizes people and makes it harder to ask for help. "We must see beyond the statistics and headlines. We must remember that buried under disease are real people and real families." http://ow.ly/K9JS50idinS

washingtonpost.com Buried under disease are real people and real families.

Fatal overdoses, fraud plague Florida's booming drug treatment industry

Known as the 'Florida shuffle,' a booming drug treatment industry has flourished in the sunshine state, but many addicts are not receiving the help they desperately need. Instead, nefarious companies drain patients insurance resources and leave them still addicted, still needing help. http://ow.ly/2tHM50ib3Yh

nbcnews.com As three mothers learned too late, South Florida’s billion-dollar drug treatment industry is a minefield of fatal overdoses, fraud and unscrupulous operators.

The FDA knew doctors were misusing powerful opioids, researchers say

Using a Freedom of Information Act request, researchers find out the FDA knew doctors were wrongfully prescribing powerful opioids to their patients and did nothing about it. http://ow.ly/SYrS50ibsAl

nbcnews.com A Johns Hopkins team used the FDA's own documents to show that the agency knew there was a problem but did not act.

Opinion | The Wrong Way to Fight a Drug War

As president Duterte of the Philippines fights a violent, bloody war on drugs, there are still people executing community based rehab programs that are showing real potential. Drug addicts are stigmatized and live in fear of their government as it is estimated 33 people are killed each day for non-violent drug offences. Prioritizing punitive solutions to the nation's drug addiction problems are not the best way to go. http://ow.ly/TvsP50ibsm1

nytimes.com The Philippines has undertaken a brutal battle against “shabu,” or crystal methamphetamine. But the government needs to go after another target entirely.

Physicians are fighting on the front lines of the opioid crisis

The number of opioid prescriptions written for patients have declined by 55 million since 2013. Policymakers in the government are typically slow to act. Thankfully, United States physicians have made strides of their own in curbing the growing including local programs which address the needs of their own community's residents.
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wire.ama-assn.org Physicians are fighting the opioid crisis through responsible opioid prescribing and grassroots programs tailored to their communities.

Opioid Addicts Turning to Unapproved Antidepressant

Opioid addicts in the US are turning to a dangerous drug, tianeptine to get high as access to pharmaceutical grade opioids becomes increasingly difficult. This problem underlies the need for broad drug treatment overhaul in the United States. People need access to a treatment program that fits their specific, individual needs. The fact people are turning to dangerous alternatives, instead of seeking treatment simply strengthens this point. https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20180802/opioid-addicts-turning-to-unapproved-antidepressant #1

webmd.com Tianeptine is used in some European, Asian and Latin American countries for treatment of depression and anxiety. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved use of the drug in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Congress Is Writing Lots of Opioid Bills. But Which Ones Will Actually Help?

Luckily, Republicans and Democrats do agree on at least one thing: the opioid epidemic is a major problem and we need to do something to fix it. As more than 50 bills are currently being considered, what can we actually expect and when will we start seeing results? http://ow.ly/GgWW50i9JDq

nytimes.com Despite some good ideas, addiction researchers say, the legislative effort falls short of the coordinated response the epidemic demands.

Rubio wants to stop kickbacks that keep drug addicts perpetually in recovery

Marco Rubio introduces a bill into the United States Senate to end kickbacks some third-party companies receive when referring addicts to potential addiction treatment centers. The field of drug rehab is littered with companies who do not offer evidence-based treatment, and the patient's individual needs are often ignored, leaving many to not get the help they desperately need. http://ow.ly/7AkL50i9BH3

miamiherald.com Sen. Marco Rubio will introduce a bill in the next two weeks that prohibits drug addiction call centers from making money off of every patient referral without verifying whether the treatment provider is reputable.

How The US Government is Fighting The Opioid Abuse Epidemic

How is the United States Federal Government addressing the ? We look at a few bills currently being considered: http://connection2recovery.com/uncategorized/how-the-us-government-is-fighting-the-opioid-epidemic/

connection2recovery.com The US Federal Government is Set to Spend $4.6 Billion Dollars Fighting the Opioid Epidemic. We in the drug and alcohol treatment and rehabilitation industry take the current opioid crisis very seriously. The main objective of any federal program should get addicts the resources and access to the he...

Is Forcing People With Substance Use Disorder Into Drug Treatment a Good Idea?

Should you force someone with a substance abuse problem into a drug rehab program? Evidence suggests treatment programs are more likely to work when the patient is willing to seek help on their own. http://ow.ly/MBS550i8g76

health.usnews.com Clinicians are split on whether court-ordered drug treatment helps those with substance use disorder.

After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain

The has steered doctors away from prescribing opioids to relieve pain, but instead has them turning to another, potentially dangerous treatment. http://ow.ly/rDoj50i8fMN

nytimes.com The drive to reduce opioid use has led patients to clinics offering off-label painkiller injections. Pfizer asked the F.D.A. to ban the treatment years ago.

Now Hiring: A Company Offers Drug Treatment And A Job To Addicted Applicants

Indiana company offers a path to employment for applicants who have failed a pre-employment drug screening. Those who undergo and complete the drug treatment are promised a job. http://ow.ly/eXoO50i8ePu

npr.org Like many employers, Belden couldn't find enough workers for its Indiana factory. So it started a first-of-its-kind program which pays for drug treatment to job applicants failing drug tests.