Biden Administration To Limit Telehealth Prescriptions By Zachary Pottle ❘ March 7, 2023 A new ruling proposed by the DEA last week would require in-patient visits for Adderall and Oxycontin, forgoing Telehealth-only prescriptions. Read More
Pandemic Claims Even More Lives Through Alcohol By Carmen McCrackin ❘ April 6, 2022 The number of alcohol-related deaths jumped during the first year of the pandemic, with spikes found across all drinking-age groups. Read More
The Obesity Addiction By William Henken ❘ January 5, 2022 Obesity is not always seen as being related to addiction. A new expert opinion says it should be, however; there are options for recovery. Read More
Drug Overdose Deaths Hit 93,331 Record High During Pandemic By Suzette Gomez ❘ July 20, 2021 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdose deaths in the United States hit a record high of 93,331 in 2020. Read More
US Drug Use Peaks After 50 Year War On Drugs By Krystina Murray ❘ July 7, 2021 Despite America's 50-year War on Drugs and America's trillion dollar budget for prevention, drug use is on the rise. Read More
Current Funding For Harm Reduction Programs By Emily Murray ❘ July 6, 2021 After an unprecedented amount of overdose deaths this past year, President Biden’s administration is prioritizing harm reduction programs. Read More
Airlines Ban Alcohol On Flights Following Spike In Violent Incidents By Suzette Gomez ❘ June 3, 2021 American Airlines and Southwest banned alcohol during flights until September 13, 2021 in response to a flight attendant's violent attack. Read More
US Citizens Arrested At Increased Rate For Smuggling Drugs Across Southern Border By Michael Muldoon ❘ June 3, 2021 2020 into 2021 has shown a marked increase of U.S. citizens arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into the US from Mexico. Read More
2020: The Deadliest Year In Drug History By Krystina Murray ❘ January 28, 2021 2020 is the deadliest year in drug history, with declining mental health due to COVID-19 encouraging more substance abuse to occur. Read More