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Decriminalizing Addicts Who Are In Jail For Crimes Related To Mental Illness

Many people are surprised to find out that approximately 2 million people, who suffer from mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are incarcerated. In prison, they are unlikely to obtain the care they need for their mental illness, which often co-occurs with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Because of this nationwide problem, […]

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Heroin Vaccine In Works May Prevent Overdose, Help Users Quit

Heroin Vaccine In Works May Prevent Overdose, Help Users Quit It’s well-known that heroin addiction can be incredibly challenging to overcome because of painful withdrawal symptoms and the high rate of relapse. However, researchers are testing a new vaccine to help heroin users break their habit by neutralizing the drug’s effect before the sensation reaches […]

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Has Charitable Giving Become A Profitable Form Of Investing For Pharmaceutical Companies?

Martin Shkreli, the notorious ex-CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, made waves last summer when he purchased the rights to Daraprim and raised its price more than 5,000 percent. Physicians use the drug to treat toxoplasmosis, a life-threatening condition that affects those with weakened immune systems (due to HIV/AIDS, etc.). Days after Shkreli’s purchase, he contacted Patient […]

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New CDC Recommendations On Opioid Prescriptions Send Stern Message To Physicians Nationwide

New Cdc Recommendations on Opioid Prescriptions Send Stern Message to Physicians Nationwide The leading public health agency in the United States is urging doctors to stop prescribing opioids for patients suffering from chronic pain, noting that the risks of taking such drugs far outweigh the benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently […]

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The Connection Between Neuroscience And Addiction

The Connection Between Neuroscience And Addiction Drug addiction research has made impressive strides in the last few decades, thanks to enhanced issue awareness and new tools and technologies. Neuroscientists have pinpointed the initial molecular sites for virtually every major drug, including heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. We now understand the elements within the brain that contribute […]

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How to Remain Sober on the July 4th Holiday

Consider a holiday consisting of picnics, parades and partying, fueled by alcohol and topped off with extravagant displays of small explosives and fireworks. The Fourth of July is one of the most popular, yet potentially dangerous holidays celebrated in America. Each year, emergency rooms are filled with fireworks injuries and other mishaps due to excessive […]

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Could Meth-Related Memories Be Erased

Could Meth-Related Memories Be Erased It would be ground-breaking if drug-associated memories could be erased from the minds of recovering addicts. It’s an unfortunate reality that many individuals who are recovering from drug addiction continue to struggle with memories which can temp them to relapse for months and even years after rehab treatment. The Possibility […]

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