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National Safety Council: No Marijuana Use is Acceptable
While more states have legalized the use of cannabis, be it for recreational or medical use, the National Safety Council continues to believe that “there is no level of cannabis use that is safe or acceptable for employees who work in...
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The Opioid Epidemic’s Impact on Older Americans
When we consider the impact that opioids have on society, we often look at the epidemic from the perspective of those who are addicted. But a new survey by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) reveals that when it comes to older Americans,...
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Study: Addiction Therapy Meds Use Sparse in Treatment Facilities
Do residential addiction treatment facilities in the U.S. use medications for opioid use disorder (MOUDs) ? A study published February 7, 2020 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found the answer was that not enough...
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Will 2020 Continue to be the Year of CBD?
The CBD craze has led to an abundance of products on the market that are infused with the highly popular compound found in hemp. There have been CBD-infused drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), CBD-infused gummies, CBD-infused chocolate,...
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Targeting the Brain to Overcome Addiction
You can use this link for art/video https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2019/10/31/media-kit-wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-first-in-u-s-to-use-deep-brain-stimulation-to-fight-opioid-addiction Many people struggle for years...
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FDA Warns Against Use of Vaping Products Containing THC
As of the end of October, the number of people who developed a mysterious lung disease linked to vaping was nearing the 1,500 mark, with at least 33 deaths since the outbreak began. As of the end of October, the number of people who developed a...
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