Alcohol and the Increase in Deaths in the United States
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has found alcohol-related deaths increasing in the United States. The NIAAA has estimated between 1999 to 2017, that nearly 1 million...
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Much like many support groups, Narcotics Anonymous is to support those who are suffering from drug addiction. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, a narcotic is an opioid which comes...
Insys Therapeutics: Pharmaceutical Founder Sentenced to Prison
Pharmaceutical companies continue to feel the accusations of fueling the opioid epidemic. In the last year, companies like Johnson & Johnson and Purdue Pharma have settled lawsuits worth over $1...
New Jersey’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Will Be Enhanced to Prevent Opioid Abuse
NJ’s Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (“NJ CARES”) has announced enhancements are coming up to...
What are the Side Effects of Marijuana Addiction?
Marijuana today is being legalized across the board every year in the United States. Most states have allowed medical marijuana, and now recreational use is becoming widespread. According to the...
Johnson & Johnson Sued By Washington State Over Opioid Crisis
Heading into the new year, Johnson & Johnson is being sued by Washington, as the Attorney General accuses the company of causing the opioid crisis in the state. This isn’t...
What is Marijuana Abuse?
There are many drugs today that people misuse and abuse, notably opioids. However, marijuana abuse may go unnoticed due to it’s recreational and medicinal uses. Also, every year new states...
New Jersey Among Top 10 Healthiest States According to America’s Health Rankings
NJ residents have some good news despite the opioid crisis and the deaths that are claimed by the epidemic. New Jersey is amongst the top 10 healthiest states, according to...
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
On your journey to recovery, you will find many support groups that are specific to certain substances. The most popular is known as Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA. There...
How to Make 2020 Your Year in Recovery
The mantra continues, “New Year, New Me!”. Except, many people in recovery fall into various traps, are not consistent with their discipline, or make it their priority going into the...