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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Opioid Use? Author: Shernide Delva As most know by now, the opioid epidemic has reached epic proportions. In the U.S. alone, more than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs. The leading cause of accidental death in the United States are opioid overdoses,... Learn More

Painkiller Tax Proposed By California Legislators to Offset Rehab Costs Author: Shernide Delva In order to help offset the sky-rocketing costs of addiction and rehab, a California legislator wants to tax OxyContin, Vicodin and other prescription opioids. Should this be considered throughout the country? Over the last few years, Los... Learn More

CVS: Tobacco Sale Ban Is Already Having A Major Impact Author: Shernide Delva A while back, CVS made the bold decision to cease the sale of tobacco products in their stores. Now, new data reveals their decision to stop selling cigarettes contributed to a drop in tobacco purchases from all... Learn More

Hospitals Recruit Volunteers To Cuddle Drug-Addicted Babies [caption id="attachment_21229" align="aligncenter" width="452"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Every 25 minutes, a baby is born addicted to opioids. The use of opioids results... Learn More

After the Naloxone: The Next Step After Overdose Reversal Author: Shernide Delva Drug overdoses have skyrocketed across the United States, and as a result, the popularity and accessibility of naloxone have risen as well. Most pharmacies now carry naloxone and even schools are carrying it in the event of an... Learn More

Gucci Mane Reflects on PTSD and Past Drug Addiction Struggles [caption id="attachment_21011" align="aligncenter" width="469"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Rapper Gucci Mane recently opened up about his struggles with mental health. He discussed his... Learn More

Could a Joystick Help Alcoholics Avoid Relapse? Author: Shernide Delva Over the holiday season, I acquired a part time job working as a virtual reality demo associate. It was amazing to see the impact gaming software could have on a person’s life. I saw people in wheelchairs... Learn More

Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington: The Band’s Intervention Saved my Life Author: Shernide Delva Were you a fan of Linkin Park growing up? Join the club. Chances are if you turned your radio on in 2004, it wouldn’t take long for one of their songs to play. Back then, the band had... Learn More

Florida: First Southern State to Legalize Medical Marijuana Author: Shernide Delva Much more than presidential candidates was on the Florida ballot. In fact, there were very important amendments pending approval. Amendment 2, formally known as the Florida Medical Marijuana Legislation Initiative, passed. The amendment allows for prescribing of... Learn More

Kid Cudi Checks Into Rehab for Depression [caption id="attachment_20465" align="aligncenter" width="467"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Just last week, Kid Cudi opened up about his battle with depression, anxiety, and suicidal... Learn More

Want Success? Avoid These Five Sentences. Author: Shernide Delva What is the key to success? Everyone wants to know but the reality is the journey to success is not easy. Many articles have noted the different ways successful people think that makes them different from the... Learn More

Man Buries Himself to Raise Awareness of Drug Addiction [caption id="attachment_20141" align="aligncenter" width="321"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva Would you bury yourself alive to raise awareness of drug addiction? One man just did... Learn More

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