Mental Health First Aid Program Provides Addiction Education
A new program seeks to educate the public about mental health crises and how to get treatment when a person is in trouble. The program has gained so much attention…
“Drugalysers” Employed in UK to Catch Drugged Drivers
In an effort to put the brakes on drugged driving, police forces across the United Kingdom will begin rolling out “drugalysers” and field drug test kits to catch drivers under…
VA Struggles to Find Balance with Veteran Opiate Prescriptions
In an attempt to curb prescription drug abuse, the Drug Enforcement Agency has limited the availability of prescription narcotics. This change has left scores of returning combat veterans without access…
Are Drug Laws Driving People to Heroin?
Average people across the country are seeing now that heroin addiction has become an epidemic in our country. News about heroin addiction is virtually inescapable, and you can see it…
Beloved Comedian Harris Wittles Dies, Overdose Suspected
Beloved actor, writer, and comedian Harris Wittles was found dead in his apartment Thursday, February 19th, of a suspected heroin overdose. Wittles’ writing credits include “Parks and Recreation,” Eastbound and…
Florida Man Advertises Drugs on Shirt, Gets Busted for Drugs
Florida Man Drug Arrest Catches Attention on Internet A Hudson, Florida man caught the attention of the internet on January 7th when he was arrested for drug possession while wearing…
High Functioning Alcoholism: Florida Judge Drops Out of Rehab, Resigns
Florida Judge Drops Out of Rehab, Resigns Post One Florida drug court judge’s life took an ironic and tragic turn on January 6th when she was forced to resign her…