Teenager died from heroin binge two years after family warned him about cannabis Manchester Evening News
Girlfriend tells inquest of heartbreaking last phone call with former sea cadet who said drugs stopped his panic attacks.
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‘Crystal meth mafia’ targeting Belfast’s Lisburn Road area Irish Mirror
We are now seeing increasing numbers of crystal meth users with its popularity spreading north from central Dublin.
Belfast’s Lisburn Road area targeted by crystal meth mafia Belfast Live
The drugs menace is a growing problem on Northern Ireland’s streets.
‘Probable’ fraud by lawyers, docs in NFL concussion settlement, but special investigator not appointed The Pennsylvania Record
PHILADELPHIA – Per order of a federal judge, a special investigator will not be appointed to the National Football League’s $1 billion Concussion Settlement …
Officials: Anti-anxiety pills could be next drug epidemic The Guam Daily Post
WASHINGTON – The growing use of anti-anxiety pills reminds some doctors of the early days of the opioid crisis.
These Pills Could Be Next US Drug Epidemic, Public Health Officials Say – North Carolina Health News
These Pills Could Be Next US Drug Epidemic, Public Health Officials Say North Carolina Health News
Even as the nation moves to address the proliferation of opioid drugs, prescriptions for anti-anxiety benzodiazepines is on the rise.
More resources needed in battle against opioid misuse Hawaii Tribune Herald
KAILUA-KONA — These days, Christian K. doesn’t let his past define him. “I’m a lot more than just a person in recovery,” he said. “I don’t really consider myself …
Psychedelic discovery could lead to new antidepressants Futurity: Research News
New research confirms that psychedelics can alter neuron structure. Does that mean they could treat anxiety and depression?
VA Medical Centers May Be Hurting The Agency’s Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Task & Purpose
Employee shortages and opioid surpluses are severely hindering the Department of Veterans Affairs from effectively fighting the scourge of veteran suicide, …
CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline: Unintentional Consequences? National Pain Report
By Angelika Byczkowski. I’m sick of reading how all the horrible and entirely predictable consequences of the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline were …