Counterfeit pills are fake medications marketed as legitimate prescription drugs. They may look authentic, but their ingredients and strength can be unpredictable. Understanding how these products are sold and what they may contain can help you recognize the risks. Key Facts About Counterfeit Pills For more background, read our article on the dangers of fake …
This article examines 28-day rehab, its limitations, and the need for flexible options and ongoing recovery support. For more articles and resources on addiction treatment, explore our opioid treatment information and questions to ask treatment providers. Billions are spent on it each year, but people need more flexible options and timelines. Life After 28-Day Treatment …
Opioid Settlement Payments for Tribal Nations McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen would pay $515 million over seven years. Johnson & Johnson would contribute $150 million over two years to federally recognized tribes. Together, the proposed opioid settlement would resolve litigation in dozens of states with tribal reservations. Documents filed Tuesday in federal court in Cleveland …
Nutrition and Addiction Recovery A balanced diet provides nutrients that support overall health. During addiction recovery, good nutrition can also help the body heal. However, substance use can disrupt eating habits and contribute to nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, treatment programs should address nutrition alongside other recovery needs. medlineplus.gov The original article attributes its discussion of nutritional …
Medication Risks in Older Adults Diabetes drugs and anticoagulants top the list of medications causing dangerous interactions or side effects. By Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, AARP | October 29, 2021Lightly edited for readability, with a clarification to the dietary advice. A study published in 2021 identified diabetes medications and anticoagulants as leading causes of medication-related emergency …
Marin Addresses High Suicide Rate Marin Independent Journal | September 25, 2021By Keri Brenner | kbrenner@marinij.com This article describes findings and events reported in September 2021. Crisis support: Call the Marin Suicide Prevention Hotline at 415-499-1100. You can also call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available around the clock. …
The opioid crisis has ravaged America… and in many cases destroyed lives to fill the pockets of the fat-cat drug manufacturers. Consultancy giant McKinsey & Co. is now apologizing for its role in the opioid crisis after The New York Times revealed its proposed 2017 plan to “turbocharge” OxyContin sales by giving distributors rebates for overdoses. Link to Full …
As an individual’s addiction worsens, its impact on them is likely to become increasingly severe. During this stage, an addict is aware of substance reliance’s adverse effects, but they continue justifying their actions. Some people might even acknowledge that they have a drug addiction that needs to be addressed and reduce the amount of substance …
If somebody dies, even in drug rehab, shouldn’t it be a potential crime? Activists acknowledge that drug use can be lethal. But rehabs charge huge money for safe recovery. When they fail, criminal charges are rare. With enormous hope, Gail and Warwick Dunnett sent their son Harrison — a rapper, poet and musician who struggled …
Dangerous Addiction Treatment Scam 5 charged in $11.7 million Southern California addiction treatment fraud scheme. By TERI SFORZA | tsforza@scng.com and TONY SAAVEDRA | tsaavedra@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED: June 19, 2020 at 6:48 p.m. | UPDATED: June 19, 2020 at 10:25 p.m. Five more men have been charged in connection with a scheme that lured vulnerable drug users to Southern California with promises of …
