A recent investigation from Eyewitness 7 News in Chicago reveals a story that’s unfolded in many cities: people looking to find legitimate sober housing left without the resources they need. There aren’t enough beds to people trying to get help with addiction from harder drugs like opioids, and many of the homes are scams that
In sober living situations, you’re usually living with other people of the same gender who are in recovery. Communication is a valuable skill you should try to learn while living with others in sobriety. All sober living communities have rules, but for the most part, it’s up to the occupants to make sure that things
The Trump administration says that they have spoken with the FDA, asking them to ban flavored e-cigarettes, according to CNBC News. In the wake of hundreds of mysterious, serious lung illnesses and at least five deaths, US Healthy Secretary Alex Azar told reporters that the policy is being finalized. Last month, Michigan became the first
In the past few months, people in Wisconsin, Illinois, and other states in the US have come down with what is caused a “mysterious” illness. Within hours of vaping, young people (many who are teens) have ended up in the hospital with what doctors describe as an acute respiratory illness that causes them to have
In the United States, addiction to both opioids and methamphetamine is increasing, causing a lethal mix that causes users to be more likely to overdose. In 2011, the number of people addicted to both substances was reported to be 19% in 2011. In 2017, that number increased to 34%. The increase of dual addictions was
Many people who live life in recovery talk about the alternatives to staying sober; jails, institutions, or death. In Cincinnati, a new spark of hope and resources within the prison itself are setting out to change these options. Medication-assisted treatment for addicted inmates creates hope inside of jail and can help inmates when they leave,
Across the US, hundreds of attorneys representing cities, counties, states and small towns, have filed lawsuits against opioid makers (such as Perdue Pharma) and distributors (including such everyday names as Walgreens. All of these lawsuits point blame at the various players for helping escalate the opioid addiction epidemic and seek monetary compensation. Now, attorneys have
A historic lawsuit has just begun in Oklahoma, aiming for Johnson and Johnson. The manufacturer is a large company that sells not only pharmaceuticals but also household products such as baby powder. Attorney General Mike Hunter says that Johnson and Johnson, the largest drug maker in the United States, helped fuel the state's raging opioid
Recently released emails from a trial in Connecticut show that Purdue Pharma, the manufacturers of the highly addictive painkiller Oxycontin, blamed patients for their addiction. The documents were released by the Connecticut State Attorney’s Office in the face of ongoing litigation against the pharmaceutical company. “Abusers aren’t victims; they are victimizers,” a 2001 email from
Young people can’t drink or purchase legal marijuana products in most states unless they’re 21, so why should young people be able to buy cigarettes or vaping products? The state of Maryland asked itself this question and worked to change the law. Now, anyone under the age of 21 (aside from members of our military
