blogs

A team of investigators from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, in Toronto, Canada, and the Technische Universität Dresden, in Germany, released a new study that exposed how people are consuming more alcohol, on a global level, compared to 30 years ago. The lead authors note that the current spike will continue to grow…

The controversial and groundbreaking news surrounds Denver at the moment as they become the first city in the country to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. After a long day of counting votes which continued into the night and early Wednesday the votes were posted which showed a gleam of hope-with Initiative 301 set to pass narrowly with…

A well-recognized team of researchers associated with colleges across South Korea has developed a possible blood test that would be able to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s who have yet to show any signs. According to their recently published article in the journal Science Advances, they have invented a way to detect the disorder…

Early Monday, May 6th, 2019, the federal court had addressed the right to treatment for an inmate who is dealing with opioid addiction. A push that most legal advocate claim could have a lousy backfire. According to the press conference, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston ruled that a…

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet proposed countries to tackle the problem of drug addiction by revising laws and policies while not to criminalize the vice. She argued that in Portugal where drug use is no longer criminalized, people are seeking treatment, risky drug use resulting in deaths has reduced and co-infection with…

The push to expand marijuana programs within the V.A. hospitals and medications has been halted after the Department of Veterans Affairs denied three legislations proposals that would allow the expansion of research on medical cannabis at the V.A. level and grant access to the drug in states where it is legal. Last week during the…

The city of New York has banned alcohol advertising on city property, due to the health risk associated with heavy consumption. “This order banning alcohol ads from City property reaffirms our commitment to health equity and our stand to protect the well-being of all New Yorkers,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, a Democrat,…

CBD is becoming a hassle when it comes to regulations; Texas legislators are actively working towards making CBD legal in the state, however, report that the number of oil confiscations by federal officers “skyrocketed” this year at the DFW airport. Some cases have led to a passenger being arrested on felony drug possession charges for…

The current measles outbreaks have now taken over two major southern California Universities and are currently under quarantine as health officials might have been exposed to the virus. According to media reports, 198 are being quarantined at the Cal State Los Angeles, seventy-one students and 127 staff members may have been infected in a campus…

So many people remember Slim Shady, and his aggressive raps and drug-filled shows but Saturday the all-star rapper took to Instagram to announce his unbelievable achievement of being 11 years sober. “11 years – still not afraid,” he wrote to caption the photo of him holding his sober medal. In 2005 Eminem entered rehab to…

No clouds hovered in the sky Monday, April 22nd as the first annual Max love Project Thrive Cup Golf Invitational kicked off at 11 am. Groups of golfers claimed their golf carts and prepared for the eventful day ahead of them. The event took place at the Aliso Viejo Country Club, 5002 Golf Drive and…

Last week, the man best known for pitching the famous travel site “Trivago,” was discovered asleep behind the wheel of a car in a moving lane of traffic. The Houston police arrested Timothy Williams when he failed a field sobriety test. According to a Houston Police spokeswoman Jodi Silva, “He was passed out with his…

A day at the movie featured Mall of America in Minnesota for a woman and her five-year-old son, took a life-changing turn just 17 minutes after the doors opened. According to police, the young boy had suffered “significant injuries” after falling from the third floor. Investigators believe he was thrown from a the balconies,  confirmed…

A group of well-known doctors and owners of medical equipment companies have been accused of scamming the disabled and elderly patients and are facing felony charges. The investigation discovered that the doctors had received kickbacks for peddling the unnecessary back, shoulder, wrist and knee braces. The money earned has been used to purchase luxury items…

“A serious global health threat”-what health officials fear from a drug-resistant superbug fungus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fungus identified as Candida Auris has already infected hundreds of people throughout the country. The superbug, Candida Auris, attacks on people with weakened immune systems and was first discovered in 2009 and…

A New Jersey cop is being charged for stealing drugs from crime scenes and selling them while wearing a police uniform. However, this is just one charge of two; the second is shocking to many. Videos were released in a New Jersey courtroom early this week showing appalling evidence of a suicidal hospital patient being…

It has been half a decade since Colorado first legalized Cannabis. Since then a new study has been published that shows the adverse side effects of marijuana and how more people are being sent to the emergency room. The study highlights smoking the plant which has caused the most severe problems at one particular Denver…

It’s starting to seem like Measle warnings and outbreaks are a regular occurrence in America today, yet again a large hospital located in Northern California is issuing an emergency warning to 200 people that may have been unknowingly exposed to the disease by a young child who showed up in the ER with respiratory symptoms….

The green rush has made its way into the heart of New Mexico as the state’s leaders plan on making the state the 24th to decriminalize marijuana. According to the announcement early Thursday afternoon, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that will decrease the punishments for marijuana charges and cases, making them criminal to a…

Early Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced that they would investigate the new reports of seizures after consuming too much nicotine from using e-cigarettes. Regarding the alleged reports, FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement, “We have reports indicating that some people who use e-cigarettes, especially youth, and young adults, are experiencing…

Since the blow up behind the CBD industry has erupted, the new trendy fad of CBD-infused food and drinks have hit restaurants and markets across the country. The idea and market for edibles have always been around; however, since the legalization of CBD, it has caused a large controversial debate among the FDA. Tuesday, The…

Following the plea from the U.S. China has announced it will start to tighten its rules and restrictions regarding all types of synthetic opioid fentanyl. According to the new report released by government officials, all fentanyl-related substances will be added to chinas list of controlled narcotic drugs on May 1st. The announcement comes from a…

An employee at the Centers for Families and Children has been indicted on felony charges for being accused of raping a former client and convincing her it was required for successful mental health treatment. The licensed social worker, Gamalier Felicie, 44, has been found guilty of rape, sexual battery, attempted rape and attempted sexual assault….

Today Los Angeles loss a great artist, Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed in a shooting outside his clothing store in South L.A. on Sunday afternoon. According to multiple police reports, two men were seriously injured, and in remain in serious condition, the gunman is considered armed and dangerous and still on the run. Authorities…

Since the Austin Harrouff attack, a new mental health report has emerged that shows how his defense attorney will argue that Harrouff was insane at the time of the accused attacking and mauling of a Martin County couples and causing severe bodily harm to a neighbor who tried to intervene. Austin is accused of killing…

Since tragedy struck the nation of New Zealand, Facebook has taken it upon themselves to announce that it would now ban all “praise, support and representation of white nationalism and separatism” on Facebook and Instagram. This decision came after a horrific mass shooting that is now being defined as a terror attack. The attacks took…

Following the announcement made by CVS that confirmed the health corp will now sell CBD products in their store aisles, Walgreens has joined the bandwagon. The company will now sell CBD creams, patches and sprays in nearly 1,500 stores in select states. The company told CNBC on Wednesday that the drugstore chain will now sell…

      For the first time, the FDA has approved a new drug exclusively for the treatment of postpartum depression.  The new drug,  Zulresso (brexanolone) is only available in injection form, given over sixty hours and requires an inpatient stay.  At 34,000 dollars per treatment, many experts worry about the accessibility of the patients  most in…

Stuff dead rats have been discovered in a UK prison that contained drugs and cell phones. According to the staff routine report, the regular patrol at the HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, southwest England, discovered three dead rats but later noticed a linning of stitched along their stomachs. the Ministry of Justice said in a…

The fad of CBD has now made its way into the familiar franchise ring known as CVS. Last week was the first week the Health corporation started selling products infused with the non-psychoactive hemp component at 800 of its drug stores. The announcement comes after a massive distribution deal with a marijuana company, Curaleaf Holdings. The…

Medications that are typically used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been deemed dangerous according to a new study. Experts examined the two most popular ADHD medications and discovered that while it may be low now, the drugs do pose a risk of psychosis. “We looked at new users, people who are being prescribed these…

A Louisiana mother is being charged with the murder of her 18-month-old toddler after toxicology reports showed a “deadly dose for an adult” of methadone and other drugs in the baby’s system. Heather Hidalgo, 42, is charged with first-degree murder of her daughter, Isabelle Hidalgo. Authorities at the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office announced…

For the 2nd time this month, Los Angeles County public health authorities are alerting travelers that an individual with measles flew into Los Angeles International Airport. The infected rider arrived at LAX on March 5 and took a trip through Los Angeles County while contagious. ” We may continue to see measles cases that travel…

A huge bust in New Jersey was announced by authorities early Thursday who claim that they have demolished a profitable opioid mill that pushed thousands of doses of deadly drugs on the daily from a “luxury” apartment” down the street from the famous Red Bull Arena in Harrison. The State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced…

As the THC infused lollipops, cupcakes, and gummy worms begin to take over the legal marijuana market, questions are being raised over the beloved drug’s health risks, especially as its commercialization is becoming more and more appealing to young adolescents and children. Surely everyone could remember that first time, that first time inhaling something completely…

A New light for moms struggling with postpartum depression has surfaced Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration has finally approved its first drug aimed directly at treating this condition, called Brexanolone, or Zulresso. Brexanolone is a miracle because it is a synthetic form of the hormone allopregnanolone, a progesterone derivative, in it. Typically the hormone…

The state of New Jersey is testing out the idea of universal basic income, to see if it would be a logical move to make. The state’s largest city plans to be the genuine pig, and test the waters of a government program that would guarantee income for the residents, whether they had a job…

New Zealand is mourning after 49 people were killed and over a dozen were injured in shootings at two mosques. Prime Minister Jacinda Arern announced holding back tears, that “gun laws will change. “Although documents state, the suspect had a license to carry the types of guns used in deadly attacks. According to the announcement…

A New York self-help organization is in the hot seat this week fighting the initial disturbing claims that followers of the group were forced to become sex slaves while heavier accusations surfaced early Wednesday.  One key defendant pleads guilty while another is being charged with child pornography. The former leader of the group NXIVM, Nancy…

Monday morning the agency known as  U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that authorities had seized more than 3,200 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $77 million inside a shipping container that arrived at the Port of Newark just a few weeks ago, the biggest bust within the last 25 years. According to the reports,…

Pancakes, football, and motorcycles filled the Los Angeles Harley-Davidson parking lot located at 2635 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833. Standing United and Take Back the Neighborhood have partnered together to throw the very first annual Pancake Breakfast with the Rams, Sports Giveaways and A Ride! Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM,…

Daylight savings time usually is followed by the Monday blues, and the constant complaining of being overworked and not rested, scientist now claim the loss of an hour medically affects the body. Not only are people losing an hour of sleep by springing forward, but their circadian rhythm — aka the bodies internal clock- gets…

Need plans this weekend? Join the Fullerton community and devour countless amounts of warm and fluffy pancakes while being in the presence of football greatness. The L.A. RAMS and Standing United have partnered together to bring forth the first annual Pancake Breakfast with the Rams, Sports Giveaways and A Ride! Located at the Los Angeles Harley-Davidson…

New Jersey’s battle with the legalization of marijuana has been the center of controversy. As the movement continues to grow across the country, experts are urging smokers to be cautious about the dangers of using marijuana at an early age. Thanks to a new study published in the medical journal JAMA Psychiatry researchers studied the…

According to consistent data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), every year around 50,000 people in the country learns that they have Parkinson’s disease, a chronic neurological condition that impairs a person’s motor function and exposes them to other neurodegenerative problems. The mystery behind what causes Parkinson’s disease is still unknown, although they have recently identified…

After decades of research and multiple case studies a London man has been freed of the virus that causes AIDS after receiving a stem cell transplant, according to doctors, this is the second time they have seen these results. Previous to the recent success of treatment with Timothy Ray Brown, a U.S. man who was…

A new study indicates that women who work more than 55 hours a week may have a higher risk of depression, also working on the weekend can increase the depression risk in women and men. According to the new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health discovered that working long days could be…

The medical problem that has haunted the lives of millions is said to be on the verge of a breakthrough cure, a group of Israel scientist has announced that they have made undoubtedly the most significant accomplishment within the world of medical science, the one thing many experts have spent their whole life trying to…

Friday, February 22nd was a sad day in the comedy world, beloved stand-up comedian Brody Stevens died from an apparent suicide, he was 48. “Brody was an inspiring voice who was a friend to many in the comedy community. He pushed creative boundaries and his passion for his work, and his love of baseball was…

In a quaint little town two young college students have shaken the body of Claremont Mckenna Colleges when during a meeting between the president, several deans, and the parents of a student who had been found dead in his room just a week earlier, a call came that there was an emergency in the dorms….

A rare pair of Australian twins have been documented as the world most unusual humans ever seen in science. A new study reveals that the Brisbane siblings, a boy, and girl, have been recorded as the second reported case of sesquizygotic, or semi-identical, twins in the entire world. They also are the first to be…

Data that was released this week reveals that the Pentagon has spent almost $8 million to attend to the need of more than 1,500 transgender troops since 2016, which included 161 surgical procedures. It states that as of Feb. 1 1,071 members of the armed forces have been diagnosed with a condition known as gender…

The new age in technology has just barreled its way into the justice system, helping thousands of convictions dating back to 1975 in San Fransisco get dismissed. According to Mondays briefings the San Francisco District Attorney’s office announced Monday that 8,132 convictions would be cleared, all thanks to a smart computer algorithm that was able…

In the middle of nowhere a new generation of music festivals erupted Saturday, Feb 23rd with famous headliners and a “cannabis-friendly” environment. Many gathered in Desert Hot Springs to celebrate the collaboration of Tyson Ranch and Standing United’s pop-up concert held on Mike Tyson’s future Resort, a 412-acre resort, and cannabis research facility. The Kind…

Marijuana has erupted in the states since it was legalized Jan 1, 2018, producing hundreds of legal clinics that are filled with tested cannabis, oils and edibles. The consumption of marijuana has grown since the stigma is slowly being eliminated, however experts are warning that constant and long-term use of marijuana can lead to a…

In today’s busy world many people experience fatigue and stress. Typically, the feeling characterized by extreme tiredness and low energy follows a very emotionally or physically draining experience, like hectic work situations or personal issues. However, it may not always be temporary or circumstantial along with fatigue becoming a bigger issue, like depression. Fatigue occurs…

Instant effects Only 30 seconds after the first sip, do people experience alcohol rushing to the brain. Alcohol in any form slows down the chemicals and pathways that usually are sent by brain cells to send messages. This effects moods slows reflexes and throws off people’s center of gravity. Many people can not think straight,…

Children need more access to mental health care, and a new statewide program is aiming to achieve that. Virginia psychiatrists confirm that access to any health care is a growing problem, as many families wait weeks to months for a simple appointment and some having to drive long distances. The new program is known as…

Charleston South Carolina has adopted a new program that has been saving Retired Veterans lives. One case that stands out to the public involves a Lowcountry Air Force veteran who credits her sobriety from an opioid addiction program held at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. “It’s the longest I’ve been clean,” said Jessica…

Once again, The American Psychological Association has joined an expanding campaign of health organizations in the push to ban spanking due to the claims it can cause short- and long-term harm to children. The organization has been warning the public for almost a decade that physical discipline can be in the end harmful to kids…

San Francisco’s dense areas are becoming overpopulated with what once seemed like a solution but now has infected the most populated and desirable neighborhoods. More and more addicts, many homeless are taking over the streets to find legal drug areas and clean needles. Many San Fran politicians and activists have been aggressive with allowing “harm…

Washington is in the middle of a heated debate that has led to the possible ban on personal and philosophical exemption for the vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella for young children amid an outbreak of the virus. Friday, the bill landed inches away from being passed by the state house committee, the bill, however,…

Mental health in children could provide an insight into their brains and help experts diagnose and treat problems early on claims a new study. According to the new study scientist examing teeth lost by children as young as six claims to have traces on their surfaces that were tied to behavioral problems. The study claims…

A new study conducted at Columbia University found that using opioids doubles the risk a driver has while operating a motor vehicle will trigger a fatal crash, regardless if they had alcohol in their system. According to the study, which studied data of drivers involved in fatal two-vehicle crashes over 24 years, and discovered more…

The drug Ketamine has battled countless hurdles in trying to become a mainstream significant depression treatment, and the coming months looks like that may just happen. Early this week, an independent panel controlled by the FDA met to discuss whether a nasal spray version of the drug developed by Johnson & Johnson should be approved…

After months of hearing witness after witness, the Mexican drug lord known as El Chapo has been convicted. The trial which took place in New York exposed the inner ring of his thriving cartel, which over decades has shipped tons of drugs into the united states, along with infesting Mexico with bloody crime and corruption. The…

Tuesday the FDA announced their crackdown on the present opioid crisis with a warning letter to sent to drug distributor Mckesson for allegedly shipping “illegitimate” product, initiating the first formal enforcement as an agency to help halt the abuse. The Food and Drug Administration is accusing the huge distributor of failing to identify, quarantine and investigate the shipments coming…

A new study suggests that women’s hormonal cycles not only make them more susceptible to drug addiction but also triggers events that lead to relapse. According to data published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, when women’s fertility-related hormones levels are high, females learn faster, make more confident decisions based on their environment and are more eager…

A case that sparked controversy around the UK was led by a very loved 13-year old boy who suffered heavily from epileptic seizures. Billy made history in his country over the weekend when he was given the first legal dose of medical marijuana in the UK. The reform of marijuana in Britain was brought on by Billy…

For the past eight years, the Democrats have had the majority in the House of Representatives, since 2011 reforming federal marijuana laws have been one of their biggest challenges and priorities. Over 30 states have legalized the use of medical marijuana while a small amount has also legalized recreational use. However, pot remains federally banned, creating a…

The idea of assisted suicide has been a very controversial subject among state lawmakers. The state of New Jersey has climbed over another significant hurdle in a battle to legalize assisted suicide. The reports indicate that Thursday the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee voted 6-3 in favor of the Aid in Dying for the Terminally…

The couples issue of Vogue debuted today that featured Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber getting very deep about their struggles and success. The two open up about pretty much everything, even his close and scary relationship with drugs. Bieber goes into detail about a time in his life where at one dark point he was heavily…

New York’s city’s Department of Health is moving towards banning all restaurant and bars from selling food or drinks containing cannabidiol, or CBD- a non-psychoactive compound found in the legal plant marijuana that’s said to have calming effects and heal. Despite the compound being legal, the state’s department announced that it runs a strict reign of…

Just days before the biggest sporting event of the year, Hulu and the Instagram account of “world_record_egg” teased a secret collaboration that would be revealed Sunday after Super Bowl LIII. However, it turns out that the business wasn’t related to a new series for subscribers to binge, or anything Super Bowl-related. Instead, Hulu used the…

The allegations against Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman become more severe by the day, as freshly unsealed documents reveal that the drug lord had sex with girls as young as 13, often after drugging them, and referred to the tablets as the “vitamins” that give him “life.” The new and disturbing details have been presented during…

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency announced Thursday that they had seized 254 pounds of fentanyl over the weekend near Nogales port of entry. The Agency claims this is the most massive single Fentanyl bust recorded in CBP history. According to the reports a young 26-year-old Mexican truck driver was found with more than 640…

    Super Bowl LIII is just three days away, and anticipation is brewing up around the country. Ads promoting business and flashy 30-second million-dollar ads will boost and encourage the purchase and consumption of alcohol, but the one thing Americans will not see this year despite the surge of legalization that is sweeping the…

The notorious cocaine-filled comedian Artie Lange has been struggling for years to cope and handle his addiction. Just recently he was center stage due to his tweet that shared an image of the stars deformed nose which he contributes to decades of drugs use and a heroin accident. Artie since then has been in and…

Earlier this week, Minnesota lawmakers proposed new legislation in both chambers of the state legislator that would push for the legalize use and sale of recreational marijuana by 2022. By planting the seeds to the new era of cannabis in the state, it will allow adults over 21 to possess, grow and purchase a certain…

The idea of complete social isolation has become a thing of the past with the world being at people fingertips, but the effects it can have on one’s mind, and bodies have been proven through countless studies to be harmful and detrimental. However, the question remains, why is isolations such a difficult concept for humans…

Social media is on the hot seat over in the UK if they fail to remove or locate any harmful content, according to the health secretary. Matt Hancock, a spokesperson for the UK, said in an interview that, “If we think they need to do things they are refusing to do, then we can, and…

The constant battle over cannabis taxes in the state of New Jersey has created a significant obstacle in the legalization of marijuana. The dispute comes from Senate President Stephen Sweeney who has repeatedly said he would not go a penny more than 12 percent on the excise tax on legal weed. The Governor, on the other…

Earlier this week the state of New York legislature voted to ban a specific type of conversion therapy that is intended to “heal” gay minors, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the new bill by the end of Friday. New York will be the 15th state to ban the ancient practice, which has…

Ten celebrities open up regarding their battle with addictions, fame, and Money. Click Below

New Jersey has been battling the legalization of marijuana and has seen the impacts opioids have had on the state, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday a brand-new approach on addiction by adding it to the list of conditions that would qualify any state resident for medical marijuana. He also plans on expanding Medicare coverage for medication-assisted…

As the government shutdown continues into its fifth week, the threat of delaying Food and Drug Administration approvals of lifesaving drugs and mental health treatments is causing alarm within the industry. According to the FDA chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the agency is at risk of running out of funding next month if the budget issues do not get resolved….

The biggest game of the year for football is only two weeks away, yet the Super Bowl doesn’t appear to be ready for medical marijuana. In an interview, early this Monday morning Acreage Holdings, the multi-state cannabis company backed by John Boehner, said CBS rejected a television add that advocates the legalization of medical marijuana. CBS, the…

The state of New Jersey is paving an aggressive path to creating a mandatory legislation design to ensure that insurance companies cover behavioral health treatment at the same level as physical care. This is thanks to amendments to a bill created by supporters as a model for dozens of other states. Late last week the Senate Commerce…

“Magic Mushrooms” are known for the active psychedelic ingredient psilocybin. The threshold dose for feeling the effects from dried magic mushrooms is typically in the 0.2-0.5g range. For thousands of years, mushrooms have been used across the globe, for spiritual awakenings to curing specific mental disabilities. However, despite the positive discoveries, the psychedelic plant is…

DUI’s can happen to anyone, and that proved to be true when Sgt. Jeffery Kutz, one of the Sayreville Police Department’s most experienced cops with 22 years on the job, landed himself behind bars. On the night of December 18th after Kutz spent the evening drinking at another officers house, he drove his Dodge pick-up truck…

Losing a job can flip some one’s world upside down, and with continuously increasing rent prices, it can happen to anyone.  For the last ten years, the nation has seen millions without jobs and hundreds of thousands struggling to obtain any government aid. Just last year only 1.83 million people collected unemployment benefits last spring,…

The state of New York and New York City will see a hefty settlement from FedEx in the amount of $35.3 million. The allegations against FedEx are compiled into three lawsuits that claim the company has shipped hundreds of thousands of untaxed cigarettes to New York residents for more than a decade. The current settlements…

Saturday morning Jameek Lowery called 911 begging for help, admitting he had taken “too many E-pills,” or ecstasy. Authorities report he was paranoid and overheating. Head of the New Jersey Poison Control Center of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School said the drug is known to cause paranoia and hallucinations, it is a combination of cocaine effects, increasing the…

A tragic drag race between two off duty Philadelphia police officers ended with the death of a 51, year old man in front of Northeast High school, two years ago. Friday Adams Soto was ordered to serve 3 to 12 months in the city jail and four years’ probation. Tears fell from Soto and his two brothers…

The College of New Jersey’s campus bar,  responsible for the death of a student due to a man drinking way above the average limit, crashed into a car full of students, killing one, will soon see a huge change when they start closing early and put a stop to the sales of large cliché drinks…

Anthony Anzalone is a favorite doctor among New Jersey cannabis patients, more commonly known as “Dr. Marijuana” and advertised as “NJGreenMD.” Anthony became the first physicians to participate in New Jersey’s medical marijuana program and boasted about the number of patients he referred. However, on Thursday he earned the title of the being the first doctor to…

Throughout history, the idea of masculinity has been worshipped, within the form of gods, heroes and even fathers. However, the American Psychological Association (APA) released new guidelines concerning men and boys, claiming that “traditional masculinity” not only is “harmful” but can lead to homophobia and sexual harassment. The controversial claim released by the fam association reads,…

A Sacramento marijuana testing lab has been shut down after admitting to submitting false pesticide testing records that were submitted to the state. It was one of only four marijuana testing labs in Sacramento. California alone only has 44 labs across the whole state. Steven Dutra, the general manager of Sequoia Analytical Labs said, “They told us…

A five-day strike has begun Monday Dec. 10, with thousands of Kaiser Permanent mental health workers staging pickets around California and drawing attention to what they call the worst staff shortage and critical unequal benefits. Around 4,000 psychologists, social workers, therapist, nurses and other medical professionals represented by the national union of healthcare workers will strike through…

Australia is home to many raves and festivals and people indulging in what seems to be playful drug fun. However, a drug that is not new but taking rapid speed and turning its consumers in to “Superhuman zombies” is commonly known as Monkey Dust or the American term “ Bath salts.” Herald sun raised issued a…

A recent study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics suggests that, between one and three students in the United States report being bullied in some form at school. Because of technological advancements cyberbullying has become a widespread problem, reaching young kids faster than ever before. Cyberbullying is any form of…

The multi-billion-dollar company Juul may be looking at a beautiful future after its $12.8 billion deal with big tobacco giant Altria. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sees this as a huge setback. Following the accusation against unnamed e-cigarette makers last month in regards to, “backing away from commitments made to the FDA and the public” in…

West Virginia has seen some of the highest numbers of overdose-related deaths in America. However, thanks to Jan Rader, the first female fire chief in West Virginia, Huntington’s overdose deaths are down 50 percent. Jan’s Ted talk was released Wednesday highlighting the changes happening within her state in the battle against addiction. “This epidemic is far from…

A bill placed to extend protections shielding state medical marijuana laws from federal disturbance is part of a 1,070-bill, that the incoming House Democratic majority plans on passing as part of a strategy to end the ongoing government shutdown. Cannabis Protection rider has been enacted since 2015 but technically expired with the shut down last month. This…

In the battle against the “worst public health” crisis, this nation has ever seen a new tool has taken the spotlight in the hopes of decreasing deaths due to opioid-related overdoses. The device is a simple strip that will allow people who use drugs such as heroin and cocaine to test whether their drugs are…

Its a happy New Year for Thailand who has finally approved the use of cannabis and kratom plants for medical purposes only. However, the possession of large quantities and trafficking of the plants, which are scheduled five drugs, will still result in a death sentence nationally including the boarding countries throughout the region. Legalization of…

Philadelphia announced over the weekend that it would no longer allow smoking at the 80 inpatient treatment programs under contract with the city starting next year. Under the contracts shared between the city and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services’ Community Behavioral Health division, the city is mandated to ban all tobacco use and…

A new study has just been published analyzing national data released in JAMA Network Open Friday Shows finding the death rate of children and teenagers from opioid poisoning tripled between 1999 and 2016, with nearly three-quarters from prescription medicines. According to author Julie Gaither, the numbers indicate that almost 9,000 people in the U.S. under…

One hundred fifteen people died each day in 2018 from an opioid overdose in the United States in 2018, a fact that has brought forth a public health crisis that has affected the whole country. Many resources are being explored on how to battle this issue, and one recent device may save lives — a simple wearable…

As humans, we are built on the basis of five main higher-order personality traits, and Neuroticism has been found to be the bases for mental illness risk. And everyone has it to some degree When people score high on neuroticism, they are easily stressed out and exposed to experience negative feelings such as anger, fear, frustration,…

The green movement is sweeping across the nation as more states push to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. As cannabis becomes legal, the probability of it being smuggled over the U.S.’s southern borders are dropping dramatically. Cato released a current graph to show the shift  https://infogram.com/html-figure-2-1ho16vvnzgdv6nq The findings come from a Cato Institute study that carefully analyzed…

Josh Gordon’s Recent suspension which was caused by marijuana or other recreational drugs that do not enhance his performance in any way. The quick decisions to banish him indefinitely brings forth many questions among the NFL’s drug policy. Many questions why the NFL has the right to test players for marijuana use while on their own time,…

One of Americas largest company has shipped more than 3 million prescription opioids in 10 months, an average of 10,000 pills a day, to one pharmacy in southern West Virginia town with a population of 400,  as stated by a congressional report released on Wednesday. According to the report, Mckesson Corp. sent “enormous quantities” of the painkiller…

Many have fallen victim to the opioid crisis in America, and the numbers continue to grow. But at what cost? With a new study released December 18th, 2018 researchers found that opioids do not work for every type of pain nor do they contribute to the healing process in any way. Opiates have been found…

Large cannabis cultivation and delivery business has been cleared to open in north Sacramento warehouse by The Sacramento City Council Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Dragon’s Lair is planning to open their doors in the next coming months, located in a warehouse southwest corner of Iris Avenue and Plover Street in the Ben Ali neighborhood. The warehouse expands…

The nation is battling the “worst drug crisis in American history,” according to the First Lady of America. Over 100 people die every day from opioid-related overdoses, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The epidemic has become a health crisis with devastating consequences. Although? What if experts could know about overdoses before…

President Donald Trump is expected to approve the 2018 Farm Bill that could open the gates to making industrial hemp a multibillion-dollar crop in America. Earlier this month an enormous spending bill in the amount of $867 billion was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate earlier this month, fund everything from food assistance programs…

During the nations worst drug and public health crisis, a new report from Ohio county is dramatically lowering the number of opioid-related overdoses. As reported by CBS, the number of overdose deaths have reduced by 31 percent in Hamilton County, including areas in Cincinnati. The report also included a 42-percent drop in emergency room visits….

Sunday, December 16th on 60 minutes, reporter Bill Whitaker sat down with Mike Moore, who he claims is just a “country lawyer from Mississippi,” although, has constructed and won two of the most impactful legal settlements in America’s history. The current targets are the distributors and manufacturers of opioid painkillers. Moore has experience in suing huge corporations…

Friday a Kentucky court ruled that the records regarding Purdue Pharma’s marketing strategies of its opioid drug, OxyContin must be made public, offering a critical Incite into the company’s practices. A three-judge panel ruled the deposition of Richard Sackler, the former president of Purdue Pharma must be unsealed, including about 17 million pages of other documents that…

West Michigan may be involved in one of the most significant cases of medical fraud and illegal opioid distribution in American History. Currently, two of the six doctors have been charged; the others are still in court. According to the reports, the doctors involved operated out of two Detroit area clinics and are being accused of bilking…

A recent report released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics announces Fentanyl to be the most commonly used drug involved in drug overdose deaths. The governments report claim that the rate of a drug overdose involving the synthetic opioid took off by 113 percent every year from 2013 through…

One of the nation’s largest for-profit drug and alcohol recovery chains, American Addiction Centers, is closing centers all over California and Louisiana along with laying off 200 members of their staff and therapist. There Las Vegas facilities are also letting go an undisclosed number of employees. Facilities such as Solutions Recovery, Resolutions and Desert Hope…

The trend in attending music festivals has skyrocketed in the last 20 years, allowing the underground drug scene to grow. The rise in drug-related deaths accruing at music festivals is cause for alarm around the world. That’s why according to the first academic study of its kind, they believe it can be avoided by testing illicit substances on site….

A study conducted on children and adolescents who have infections, such as pneumonia, may more likely to develop a mental illness, the findings were published In JAMA Psychiatry December 5, 2018. Denmark scientist found that infection-related hospitalizations were associated with an 84 percent higher risk of mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or depression. The children were…

A sign of hope for Seattle and King County in their two-year-long effort to open a very taboo safe-injection site, although this seems like a huge victory there’s still no guarantee one will ever open with all the legal threats from the Trump administration and local oppositions. Dec 6th, Washington state Supreme Court unanimously declined a proposed…

Opioids have been the center of attention for many states who are trying everything to combat the crisis among their population. New York may be the first state to start a new trend in the battle- based on the outcome of an industry lawsuit against NY. Monday a case will be tested through oral arguments…

This week Authorities have released a full-length video of the arrest that involved an in-custody death of a suspect back in November. Police got a call from multiple businesses of a man jumping on cars and ripping off windshield wipers near the Watt Avenue and A Street in North Sacramento back on October 28th.  The…

The green medicinal bug is going around from state to state as marijuana measures are passed left and right. Recent legalization in Canada has begun possible talk of nationally legalizing marijuana. States like Utah have broken their old traditional outlooks on the issue of cannabis creating a whole new era of medication and jobs within…

Monday researchers released a report claiming teens and young adults who get their first opioid prescription at the dentist mainly need them to manage the pain of having their wisdom teeth out. However, the studies prove patients are more likely to come back for more painkillers. Researchers found that around 7 percent of young adults and teens…

A Two-year-old was taken to the hospital Sunday in Scotland County after being found unresponsive from ingesting a combination of fentanyl and heroin. According to authorities 34-year-old Thomas Scott Ivey Sr. and 27-year-old Caitlin Sessoms were both charged with two counts each of felony child abuse by negligence resulting in serious bodily injury and felony child abuse…

After the multiple discussions held Saturday between the US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bueno Aires, Argentina, China has agreed to reclassify fentanyl as a “controlled substance.” A “wonderful humanitarian gesture,” described by the White House According to a statement given by China’s Foreign Ministry said China has “decided to schedule…

Dutch Fork High School is the focus for many parents as a former student hinted to police that Floyd White the assistant principal was doing cocaine, smoking marijuana and would sell to other former students. According to the police report, an unnamed source identified as a former student of White’s informed Richland County investigators and Columbia Police…