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12/26/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Migraine sufferers often given opioids at the ER even when there’s no proof they work

These days, doctors hand out opioids for just about anything. Doctors tout them to be generally safe – due to this, opioids are often over-prescribed. However, people have taken advantage of opioids, abusing the drug’s euphoric side effects which can lead to overdose. Now, a study has revealed that an opioid often administered in hospital emergency […]

12/06/2017 / By David Williams

Independence from dependency: Almost half of people who report recovery from a problem with drugs or alcohol did it on their own — without assistance

In the U.S. alone, it has been estimated that there could be as many as 80 million Americans who deal with a drug or alcohol problem every single day. That’s close to a third of the entire country’s population, and undoubtedly a serious problem. Recent research from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) brings to light […]

08/19/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

SHOCK: 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics (and the other 7 are probably on drugs)

In a world colored by drugs and sex, alcohol is a tame choice. There is no longer a seductive glamour in drinking; relics of the past overshadowed by convenience and accessibility. In fact, one could argue that having that late-night session with your buddies after work has become so standard that it’s all become part […]

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