Malpractice in the medical field is a dangerous, but unfortunately uncommon, occurrence in the medical field. In an overdose case, a doctor or pharmacist can even receive charges of murder if they purposefully gave a patient more of a substance than they needed. That's what happened with Dr.
Doctor Gets 30 Years to Life for Murder In Overdose Case
Obama Proposes $1 Billion In Funding to Fight Opioid Addiction
The prevalence of prescription painkiller and heroin abuse has shaken the nation over the last decade and raised the attention of lawmakers across the map. Everyday, they try to find new methods or policies that will slow the growth of this problem. However, these policies and plans need funding.
Hoosier State Supports Needle Exchange Programs in Rural Indiana
Needle exchange programs are facilities that allow injecting drug users to trade in their used needles for sterile ones. This helps prevent the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, and help monitor substance abuse in that area. Many states push back against needle exchange programs because they believe
Nearly Half of Homeless Youth identify as LGBTQ
Members of the LGBTQ community have had much to celebrate in recent years. Gay marriage has been legalized and acceptance of this matter has grown. While this is a great triumph for this community, there are still many disparities within this community that need to be addressed and corrected. Across
Executives Rappel Down Skyscrapers for Addiction Awareness
There's a lot of stigma surrounding substance abuse and addiction. Many people believe it only affects people of a certain age, race, occupation, or social class. However, addiction doesn't discriminate. Everyone, from teenagers to CEOs, can suffer from substance addiction. A non-profit is taking
Overdose Deaths Rise, Big Pharma Profits
Let's face it, while this country is suffering from one of the worst drug epidemics in history, big pharmaceutical companies are raking in the profits. Big Pharma's mass marketing efforts coupled with America's demand for painkillers have led to several consequences that continue to plague the US.
Heroin Does Not Discriminate
In light of the recent media focus on the heroin epidemic in the United States, many articles and television shows have cropped up. They explain the issue and suggest ways to avert this national disaster. Since heroin does not discriminate, there are no surprises about an increase in heroin use
Daily Share: Tom Hardy Talks About His Struggles with Addiction
Actor Tom Hardy Sober Since 2003 Has Made Quite an Impact in Hollywood The Oscar-nominated actor has spoken candidly about his past struggles with addiction from a young age. Hardy had struggled with addiction since he was a teenager. The Tom Hardy addiction story contains numerous run-ins with the
Daily Share: Unfiltered Look at Prescription Drug Abuse
Looking at prescription drug abuse unfiltered is a tough pill to swallow. Maybe it's not all about overprescribing. Maybe it's about "big pharma" making lots of money manufacturing pain medications. Take a look at a different view of the prescription pill epidemic. Prescription Thugs Examines the