Animal Tranquilizer Xylazine Poses Major Threat
Zachary Pottle ❘
A recent spike in a drug known as Xylazine has sparked national concern. The drug can be fatal and cause necrosis, leading to loss of limbs.
Addiction Center News
Featured article
- Research
- International
- Heroin
- Crime and Justice
- Medication
- Legal
- Illegal Drugs
- Opioids
- Addiction
- Fentanyl
- Meth
- Marijuana
- Vaping
- Business
- Adolescents
- Overdose
- Treatment
- Health
- Nicotine
- Cocaine
- Gambling and Behavioral Addictions
- OxyContin
- Hallucinogens
- Social Media
- Suicide
- Mental Illness
- Sleeping Pills
- Celebrity News
- Ecstasy
- Alcohol
- Covid-19
Colorado Dad Starts New S.A.F.E. Non-Profit To Promote Sobriety
Jena Hilliard ❘
Colorado dad, Duke Rumely, founded the non-profit Sober AF Entertainment to promote sober safe zones at events like tailgates and concerts.
Read More ⟶
Trial Begins In Utah For Aaron Shamo, Alleged Leader Of Dark Web Fentanyl Conspiracy
Nathan Yerby ❘
A trial has begun in Utah for Aaron Shamo, a former Eagle Scout who allegedly earned millions of dollars from selling fentanyl on the Dark Web.
Read More ⟶
Oklahoma Judge Orders Johnson & Johnson To Pay $572 Million Fine For Contributing To Opioid Crisis
Nathan Yerby ❘
In a landmark case, an Oklahoma judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay the State a $527 million fine for deceptively marketing opioids.
Read More ⟶
Patriots Player Patrick Chung Indicted For Possession Of Cocaine
Jena Hilliard ❘
New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has waived his arraignment and entered a plea of not guilty to a felony charge of cocaine possession.
Read More ⟶
Low-Level Use Of Alcohol And Miscarriage Risk Outlined
Krystina Murray ❘
Expectant mothers who drink can increase miscarriage risks. Other risks like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome are also consequences with tragic impacts.
Read More ⟶
Vaping Is Crushing The Health And Dreams Of High School Athletes
Jena Hilliard ❘
Vaping amongst high school athletes is becoming increasingly common, effectively taking a severe toll on both their athletic and academic performances.
Read More ⟶
Missouri Senator Proposes Law To Combat Social Media Addiction
Nathan Yerby ❘
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has proposed the SMART Act, a law to reduce social media addiction by regulating how social media platforms interact with users.
Read More ⟶
Doctors Don’t Know The Cause Of Vaping-Linked Hospitalizations
Krystina Murray ❘
There has been a recent explosion in vaping-linked hospitalizations, and doctors are still trying to identify the reasons why.
Read More ⟶
One Third Of Philadelphians Know Someone Killed By Opioid Abuse
Michael Muldoon ❘
Nearly 30% of Philadelphians know someone who has died as a result of opioid use and the issue isn't going away. What can be done?
Read More ⟶
Sign up for our Newsletter
Get the latest on addiction and recovery.