Illicit fentanyl has been a leading cause of fatal overdoses in the United States for some years. Adding to the concern, recent reports by the Drug Enforcement Administration suggest that new strains of “rainbow fentanyl” could be spreading through...
New research into a significant change in New York dental practice has found that dentists can stop prescribing opioids and shift to only recommending over-the-counter pain relievers for patients, all with little to no negative effects. The findings may...
Monitoring substance abuse trends among young people provides a clear view of developing drug problems nationwide. Recent studies in this area suggest that certain types of drug use are now the highest they’ve ever been for young people, painting a dire...
For decades, the standard medical approach to alcohol has been, “Alcohol consumption in moderation is OK.” However, recent findings suggest the standard should be revised. According to scientists, even one drink per day can be quite harmful.
Alcohol addiction and alcohol-related deaths have increased dramatically in recent years. Today, alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Yet, unlike the opioid epidemic, alcohol misuse receives little...
Heat + alcohol = trouble. Hot summer days lead to fluid loss through sweat, while alcohol consumption causes fluid loss through increased urination and other factors. Combined, the two quickly lead to dehydration and heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion...
Drug trends across America are always changing, hence the importance of monitoring such trends. The most recent drug trend to take America by storm is the sinister distribution of fake prescription drugs, labeled as coveted painkillers but containing lethal...
A person addicted to drugs or alcohol finds himself quite isolated and alone. His family and friends have become alienated, not knowing what to do to help him. He loses jobs and relationships are destroyed. As he struggles with his addiction, he can feel...
The abuse of these drugs that were designed to give pain relief to the sick and injured is widespread, especially among young adults.
Amber described her life as drugs and alcohol took hold of her. “Life wasn’t fun. I didn’t enjoy it. It was a battle every day. I was pretty much flunking out of school and finally dropped out. My relationship with my mom and dad didn’t exist....
Here is an email my dad sent me today and I want to share the win. “Rachel, I told you I’ve been copying all the family home videos to DVD and then converting them to digital files. Mostly I just do the processes, which is time consuming, and walk...
A historical 1972 letter from the Boston Department of Health and Hospitals endorsing Narconon as an effective, innovative program for treating alcoholism.
A historical 1972 letter from the Arizona Department of Education expressing unreserved support and a recommendation for the Narconon drug rehabilitation program.