Over 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in the 12 months ending in May 2020, the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period, according to recent provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While overdose deaths were already increasing in the months preceding the … Continue reading Overdose Deaths š„Acceleratingš„ During COVID-19
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The Death Toll from šDrugsš in America
By Cliff Kincaid Clueless FBI agents and other law enforcement personnel are scrambling to understand the motives of the Nashville suicide bomber. But a friend says he āloved smoking weed,ā as records do show an arrest for marijuana possession. Other descriptions include hippie and long-haired flower child. This is all we need to know about the bomber, … Continue reading The Death Toll from šDrugsš in America
US Sues Walmart Alleging Role in Fueling the Opioid Crisis
Lawsuit claims the retail giant inadequately screened for questionable prescriptions. he Trump administration sued Walmart Inc. WMT -1.36% Tuesday, accusing the retail giant of helping to fuel the nationās opioid crisis by inadequately screening for questionable prescriptions despite repeated warnings from its own pharmacists. The Justice Departmentās lawsuit claims that Walmart sought to boost profits by understaffing its pharmacies and … Continue reading US Sues Walmart Alleging Role in Fueling the Opioid Crisis
The Medications That Change Who We Are
WARNING: After reading this article, you may want to make some changes to the medications you or a loved one are taking. Do NOT do this on your own! Do NOT do this on your own! Do NOT do this on your own! Make certain that you talk to your medical provider to develop a … Continue reading The Medications That Change Who We Are
CDC Reports Record-breaking Surge in Overdose Deaths
There were more thanĀ 81,000 drug overdose deathsĀ between June 2019 and May 2020,Ā according to the latest provisional numbersĀ from the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionās (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).Ā This is the largest number of drug overdoses ever recorded during a 12-month period. The number is an 18% increase from the prior 12-month … Continue reading CDC Reports Record-breaking Surge in Overdose Deaths
ššThis Holiday Season, Talk to Your Young Adult about the #1 U.S. Health Crisis: Opioids
I donāt need to tell parents with young adults that the holiday season will be here before we know it. That would not be considered breaking news. However, I do have an important message that I hope will help you and your family enjoy time together this holiday season and for years to come: The … Continue reading ššThis Holiday Season, Talk to Your Young Adult about the #1 U.S. Health Crisis: Opioids
Cruel Truths Behind Chinaās Killer Fentanyl Exports
The US government has wholly failed to deal with China's blind eye and unmitigated shipments of the lethal opiate Foreigners have been buying off ā or at least renting ā Americaās ruling class probably since the republic was founded. In modern times, Saudis, Japanese, South Koreans and Israelis ā to name a few ā have … Continue reading Cruel Truths Behind Chinaās Killer Fentanyl Exports
Addicted: Americaās Opioid Crisis
An article by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance 1 child in 8 lives with a parent who suffers from a substance abuse disorder in America, and every 15 minutes, a baby in America is born suffering from opioid withdrawalPrescription opioid use is a significant risk factor for subsequent heroin use; 1 in 3 people who … Continue reading Addicted: Americaās Opioid Crisis
DEA NATIONAL RED RIBBON RALLY & Red Ribbon Week
Watch the Virtual National Red Ribbon Rally (above) October 1! Red Ribbon is a national anti-drug campaign that is celebrated annually, October 23-31. During Red Ribbon, young people in communities and schools across the nation pledge to live drug-free by wearing red ribbons and participating in community-wide anti-drug events. Red Ribbon Week is also a … Continue reading DEA NATIONAL RED RIBBON RALLY & Red Ribbon Week
COVID-19 and the opioid crisis: When a pandemic and an epidemic collide
I want to preface this article by LOUDLY stating that addiction is NOT a disease! It is a is a side effect of despair and brokenness. Don't believe the lie developed to rake in the big money with bad treatment. More than 20 million people in the United States have a substance use disorder. Now, … Continue reading COVID-19 and the opioid crisis: When a pandemic and an epidemic collide
