On December 29th, President Biden signed into legislation the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (“NOPAIN”) Act. This groundbreaking legislation attempts to prevent opioid addiction before it starts by increasing
“My problem wasn’t alcohol’, he said, “Alcohol was the solution to my problems.” About a year ago, I found myself divorced. Something I never imagined I’d be. Drinking was something
Congress has spent hundreds of billions of dollars battling America’s opioid crisis. To date, this support has gone to worthy causes such as support for first responders, ensuring naloxone availability
Each Friday night, about thirty people, myself included, gather to share a meal together and what may be on our hearts from the current week. “Addiction and recovery” is the
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to release data on rates of drug overdose deaths in the United States. In their latest update, it was revealed that
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that more than 93,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020. This is, by far, the largest number on record.
Many people recovering from substance use disorders, like drug addiction or alcoholism, experience the death of a friend or family member while in recovery. Unfortunately, death and pain can make
It is estimated that 90,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2020. This represents a 27 percent increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019 and is the largest single
The start of a new year ushers in many changes and opportunities. Among these changes are a new Administration, a new session of Congress, and many new lawmakers descending on
Years ago when hosting some teenagers during a fishing tournament, a fourteen year old struggling to understand asked me, “Miss Dana, why did my mother love drugs more than me?”
