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Is Treatment for Drug Addiction on the New Pope’s Agenda?
After 2000 years of Papal history, the Catholic Church’s new spiritual leader Pope Francis has become the first pontiff from outside Europe. A humble and studious man, Francis stands as a clear indication that the church is expanding its horizons and potentially opening up to more modern views on the world and its problems. The so-called “drug war” that is now going on in Latin America is one of the world’s biggest problems. Drugs claim millions … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs, Conditions and Disorders, Latest News, Mental Illness, Recovery, Spirituality, Treatment
Justice, Social Media, and the Steubenville Nightmare
In an alcohol fueled daze last August, the city of Steubenville, Ohio had no idea that it was about to be thrust into the national spotlight and become deeply divided as a court case tore it apart. A 16-year-old girl accused two of the town’s high school football players of raping her after a night of pre-season partying. The small town is split between blaming the victim and blaming the perpetrators, which is sad to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alcohol and Drugs, Featured, Latest News, Substance Abuse
Crimes, Vices, and Morality
In many parts of the United States, drug use, manufacturing, or possession can place an individual in a number of life-annihilating legal situations. While the laws differ from place to place, many states treat the possession and/or use of controlled substances as if it were a crime against humanity: destructive, malicious – even evil. The catch to this is that, more often than not, it is simply a crime against an individual and that individual is usually the drug-offender himself. Often the drug-related “crime” may carry with it a felony charge; the “criminal” becomes stamped with the same label (felon) as murderers, rapists, arsonists, etc.; and the offender is forced to endure similar legal ramifications delivered unto far more destructive individuals. This absurd legal framework is the direct result of ignorance … Read entire article »
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Innovative Pain Disk May Save People from Addiction
Recently Jon Hopkins University researchers have been meticulously trying to solve the problem of addiction in cancer patients from opioid abuse. In countries that are less privileged, prescription drug costs are considered lofty, creating crime because people are stealing and abusing them, resulting in a huge black market for opiates. JHU has been working to restore safety to our society created by the havoc that pain medication abuse plays a huge role in; diminishing opiates, while still giving desperate relief to cancer patients worldwide. With constant attempts to do so, they have finally come up with a possible solution, a small implantable disk that can be placed under the skin that is the size of a button. The disk is good for thirty days, secreting continuous amounts of pain medication … Read entire article »
Filed under: Addiction, Alcohol and Drugs, Featured
Change in East Harlem: Drug Ring Disassembled
For as long as most can remember, East 117th street and Madison Avenue in East Harlem was a haven for drug dealers and drug users. This area was a major hub for street level narcotics, but as of last week this all changed. The exact location is the Milbank-Frawley public housing complex. What has always felt like a dangerous place to live now has a newfound spirit about it. The indictment of 35 members of … Read entire article »
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