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No One Is Immune to Addiction
Addiction touches nearly every family. It’s time to talk about it openly and without fear. Nothing safeguards you against addiction — not a loving family,
Clean, Sober and $41,000 Deep in Out-of-Pocket Addiction Recovery Costs
People recovering from opioid addiction and their families discuss the financial and emotional costs of treatment. Tess Henry’s family paid $12,000 for 30 days of
Demi Lovato is Awake, With Family Following Apparent Drug Overdose
Pop star Demi Lovato is recovering in a hospital Wednesday following an apparent drug overdose at her Hollywood Hills home. The 25-year-old has been open
Investigation Shows How Florida Sparked U.S. Heroin Crisis
A Palm Beach Post investigation has uncovered Florida’s role in igniting the country’s heroin epidemic in 2011. The state’s repeated failure to control its own prescription
David Cassidy claimed he didn't have dementia — he just lied about getting sober
A few weeks before his death in November, David Cassidy confessed that the sudden decline in his health was brought on by alcohol abuse — not
Although Their Introductions as Treatment are Different, Two Top Medications for Opioid Addiction are Equally Effective
With opioid addiction officially declared a public health emergency in the U.S., medical intervention to treat the illness is increasingly important in responding to the
Opioid Epidemic Leaving grandparents to Raise Grandchildren
A million children now live with their grandparents primarily due to their parents’ addictions, increasingly because of opioids. The growing opioid crisis has been declared
The Controlled Substances Bill is Florida’s response to opioid abuse.
This website provides basic information pertaining to CS/CS/HB 21, the Controlled Substances Bill, and the upcoming changes for prescribers and dispensers. Signed by the Governor
Woman lost 2 sons in one night to opioids; fighting the crisis is now her life's work
Everything just kind of seemed like a blur that day,” Becky Savage said. “Your mind is not really meant to process something that extreme.” The
Worried about your alcohol consumption? Sober moms share their advice
If you think alcohol may be affecting your life or serving as a crutch, it’s time to get curious about your behavior. That’s one of
Substance Abuse in Older Adults – Topic Overview
Many people think alcohol and drug abuse happen only to teens and younger adults. But all ages can have problems with drugs and alcohol, including
Florida governor signs major bill to combat opioid epidemic
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed Florida’s opioid legislation into law, a move seen by many as a good first step in combating