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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

The Connection Between Foster Care and Drug Addiction [caption id="attachment_20985" align="aligncenter" width="314"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva The narrative of the orphan child has never been a positive one. We've all... Learn More

Did Satisfaction Surveys Make Opioid Crisis Worse? Author: Shernide Delva The opioid crisis is pinpointed to a variety of sources, yet those blamed the most are doctors. Doctors are criticized for their generous prescribing of prescription painkillers that led to patients developing an addiction to the... Learn More

Study Proves the ‘Friendship Bench’ Program Improves Mental Health Author: Justin Mckibben Remember the movie Forrest Gump? If not, I am so very sorry. Spoiler alert: it’s about a southern gentleman (Tom Hanks) who tells the incredible story of his amazing life to total strangers while waiting on a... Learn More

Oxy Manufacturers Target Global Market As Sales In America Decline [caption id="attachment_20902" align="aligncenter" width="445"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Shernide Delva In the United States, OxyContin sales are down nearly 40% percent since 2010. The word... Learn More

One in 6 US Adults Report Taking Psychiatric Drugs Author: Shernide Delva Despite the stigma behind mental illness, the amount of people who take psychiatric drugs is higher than ever. According to a new report, one in six Americans 18 and older takes at least one psychiatric drug. The... Learn More

10 Questions About Naloxone Answered Author: Shernide Delva 10 Questions About Naloxone Answered What is Naloxone? Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a medication intended to safely and effectively reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. If a person has taken opioids... Learn More

Delray Beach Sees Record-Breaking 88 Overdoses in October Author: Shernide Delva If you think the addiction epidemic is getting any better, think again. The total number of overdoses in Delray Beach, FL topped off at a record-breaking 88 for the month of October. That number includes the five... Learn More

Nearly 1.5 Million People Arrested for ‘Drug Abuse’ In 2015, FBI Says Author: Shernide Delva President Obama has granted clemency to hundreds of inmates in prison for nonviolent drug crimes. However, the War on Drugs is still very much alive. In fact, last week a crime report released by the FBI revealed... Learn More

Change of Plans: DEA Will Not Ban Kratom Author: Shernide Delva Just a little over a month ago, we announced the DEA’s plans to move kratom to the schedule I controlled substances list along with drugs like heroin and marijuana. Surprisingly, those plans have changed. Today, October 13,... 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

After the Naloxone: The Next Step After Overdose Reversal

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