Instagram Bans Opioid-Related Hashtags After Years of Online Drug Deals
Recently, the prevalence of hashtags has been coopted by online drug dealers selling everything, from #opioids like #OxyContin to the deadly #fentanyl.
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News: Synthetic Marijuana Claims 100 Victims In New Haven
Back in April, we warned of a growing synthetic marijuana outbreak. Now, another strain has struck in Connecticut and caused 100 overdoses.
News: 27 States Have Filed Lawsuits Against Opioid Manufacturer
More and more frequently, states have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. It essentially comes down to two factors: advertising and distribution.
News: Overdose Deaths Declined in 9 States in 2017
The latest overdose deaths numbers have been released. As one can imagine, the numbers across the nation increased. However, nine states saw a decrease.
The Synthetic Marijuana Outbreak: Legal and Lethal
A new synthetic marijuana outbreak has taken to the streets. It isn't illegal, and it won’t show up on a drug test, but there is a huge downside.
6 Dangerous Drugs You’ve Never Heard Of
Dangerous Drugs There are hundreds of dangerous drugs in the world, hidi...
News: Is Your City at Risk for a Spice Outbreak?
Spice, also known as “K2 or fake weed,” mimics the natural chemicals found in Marijuana but can cause several different side effects. In fact, 54 cases discovered in Illinois alone have reported severe bleeding from the chemicals released while ingesting Spice.
Can A Small Louisiana Town End An Opioid Manufacturer’s Sketchy Marketing?
A small town in Louisiana is attempting to fight the opioid epidemic that is ravaging the state through the use of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers. It is hoped that the lawsuit will act as an impetus for opioid manufacturers to change their ways and provide necessary funding for prevention and treatment efforts.
News: Politicians Leading the Fight Against Addiction
In October 2017, President Trump declared the Opioid Crisis a “Public Health Emergency,” but he is not the only politician who has decided to use the influence of public office to take action to fight against addiction. Within the last several weeks, several other prominent politicians have taken action of their own.
