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The 34-year-old was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. (PSLPD)Port St. Lucie Police arrested three people Friday morning after finding cocaine, various prescription medications and steroids, paraphernalia and a handgun inside of a home. Port St. Lucie Police arrested three people Friday morning after finding cocaine, various prescription medications and steroids, paraphernalia and a handgun inside of a home. Police also found several types of prescription Marijuana pain medications, anabolic steroids and drug paraphernalia. The 54-year-old was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and five counts of possession of a harmful new legend drug. Ohio murder suspect arrested in Augusta drug raid waives extradition AUGUSTA — An 18-year-old man arrested Wednesday in a drug raid on a Bridge Street home waived extradition Friday and agreed to be returned to Ohio to face a murder charge. "I have already been in contact with

"The House Democrats will be bringing in an amendment to bring back full-day kindergarten," the top Democratic in the House said on the latest edition of NH1 Newsmakers. Chris Sununu's $18 million proposal to fund full-day kindergarten across the state. But another reason was opposition by top House Republicans to the need for full-day kindergarten. On Friday the governor kept up his pitch for his proposal, holding a round table discussion on full-day kindergarten with the Derry/Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. READ: A top state House Republican predicts on NH1 Newsmakers that voter eligibility bill will pass through chamber Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, said, "This legislation outlines a smart solution for establishing full-day kindergarten in New Hampshire. Chris Sununu's proposal to target state aid to the neediest communities for full-day kindergarten. It voted 18-5 to pass an amendment replacing an earlier kindergarten bill with the S

And she was at Cañon City High School Thursday to talk with parents and students about substance abuse prevention. Lynn Riemer warns of the consequences of addiction useACT on Drugs president Lynn Riemer presents Friday at Cañon City High School. Lynn Riemer, the president of ACT on Drugs, spent the day walking every grade level at CCHS through the consequences of drug use. To prevent abuse, Riemer said parents should monitor their students. But most of her time is spent with ACT on Drugs, which allows her to travel to schools statewide to talk with students. New substance abuse treatment provider waiting for state OK Close Get email notifications on Suzy Rook daily! Whenever Suzy Rook posts new content, you'll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There was a problem saving your notification. Your notification has been saved. collected by : Lucy William To follo

The 58-year-old actor struggled with substance abuse issues over 30 years ago and in his new memoir, 'Nevertheless', he opens up about his close call. In another excerpt from his memoir, Alec revealed he "fell in love" with Tina Fey when he first met her. "Jeff, who was the talented composer and music supervisor on '30 Rock', is as loose and outgoing as Tina is cautious and dry. Alec Baldwin has admitted he overdosed in his twenties. "I know that at that time, what I describe - overdosing on drugs - which I've kept very private for years and years. Insurance companies targeted under new substance abuse bills 28-year-old Matt Guthrie of Wilmington broke his addiction to heroin six years ago. The state Justice Department's consumer fraud protection fund could be used for residents to hire medical experts to appeal denials sent by insurance companies. State lawmakers are trying to remove some hurdles those seeking drug addiction trea

Stress from peers, from parents who want their children to perform, and bullying can also result in addiction abuse. Our kids need to learn to 'toot their own horns' in a healthy and authentic way. They don't realize how special they are."HealingPurtell urged parents to get help if they found signs of drug abuse. Ask their siblings – they're usually the first to know."She said parents need to have open lines of communication and listen without being critical. MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville residents had the chance to learn about signs and trends in substance abuse when the high school's counseling department and the Montville Township Drug Awareness Council co-sponsored a seminar with Ellen Purtell. Doctors Say to Treat Substance Abuse Disorders as Chronic Disease « CBS St. Louis Whether we toast our ravioli or enjoy it with many different signature sauces, served by many different signature restauranteurs, it is truly heaven on earth. Best Ravioli

State officials are proposing revisions to Delaware's insurance code to ensure that people struggling with Marijuana addiction get the treatment they need. Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro also expressed support for the package of bipartisan legislation, saying insurance companies need to pay for substance abuse treatment, just as they cover treatment for other medical conditions. In addition to insurance reforms aimed at better treatment, Denn also is proposing a new advisory committee to help oversee Delaware's prescription drug database. One bill requires insurers to provide at least 14 days of coverage for medically necessary inpatient treatment for substance abuse, without requiring prescreening, referrals or prior authorization. "Treatment works and recovery is possible, but we have to make treatment available for people," said Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay. " Drug treatment is an important part of helping people reintegrat

Assemblyman John Wisniewski, a Democrat running for governor, takes a far less rosy view of Christie's efforts to combat Marijuana addiction in New Jersey. Roseanne Scotti of the New Jersey addiction Policy Alliance said the governor has already "made addiction a centerpiece of his administration." Play FacebookTwitterEmbed Christie opens up on friend's drug addiction 4:33 autoplay autoplay Copy this code to your website or blog"Great looking guy, well-educated, great career, plenty of money, beautiful, loving wife, beautiful children, great house, he had everything," Christie said. He said his state is grappling with a rise in the rate of drug overdose deaths, which have surpassed murders and automobile accidents. And it's the painful experience of losing somebody to drugs that Christie brings with him to his new post as head of the White House commission to combat drug addiction. Trump, Christie Pledge To Combat Nation's Opioid Addiction « CBS

This is not the first time the Senate has investigated the relationship of drug manufacturers in the Marijuana epidemic. Overdose deaths quadrupled since 1999The United States is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. In addition, counties and cities across the country have begun filing lawsuits against manufacturers for their roles in the drug epidemic. In 2012 the Senate Finance Committee began looking into the relationship between drug manufacturers and pain organizations that advocated for their use. Earlier this year, she requested the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General open an investigation into the role of drug distributors in the opioid epidemic. Senate committee opens probe of five big opioid makers The statement notes that in 2015 alone, more than 30,000 people died from overdoses of either prescription opioids or of heroin. They also note that the city of Chicago sued Purdue Pharma, Janssen, and several other Marijuana makers in 2015, claiming the c

Free-agent safety T.J. McDonald, who played four seasons for the Rams, has been suspended for eight games by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. McDonald played at USC and was a third-round draft pick by the Rams in 2013. McDonald also was ordered to complete one month in a live-in residential drug program as well as make restitution to the victim in the case. He was put on injured reserve near the end of the 2015 season because of a shoulder injury that required surgery. Last season, he started 16 games and intercepted two passes. T.J. McDonald, a former standout at safety for the Rams and USC, has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2017 season for a violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy, the league announced Wednesday. Last May, McDonald was arrested and eventually charged with driving under the influence of a substance other than alcohol, plus reckless driving. In January, prosecutors dropped the DUI charge and McDonald pleade

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Given every six months, it worked best for patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) — the most common form of the disease, the FDA reported. "The drug offers the first option for patients with primary progressive MS," he added. One involved more than 700 patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. "It's a very encouraging result," said Dr. Fred Lublin, director of the Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Multiple sclerosis is believed to be an autoimmune disease, meaning the body mistakenly attacks itself. EspañolOn March 28, the U.S. Food and addiction Administration approved Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) to treat adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). This is the first drug approved by the FDA for PPMS. "Multiple sclerosis can have a profound impact on a person's life," said Billy Dunn, M.D., director of the Division of Neu

The Addiction Studies Lecture Series is free and open to the public. For more information about the lecture series or the new Addiction Studies minor, contact Saunders at saunde@marshall.edu. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates there are 22.5 million people in the U.S. affected by substance use disorder. In addition to this free educational opportunity, a new, interdisciplinary minor on substance abuse will be available to Marshall students beginning this fall. The collaborative and innovative minor is intended to educate students about substance abuse, the War on Drugs and recovery efforts. The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill Wednesday authorizing an increase in the number of beds available at facilities for substance abuse treatment. West Virginia has approximately 750 substance abuse treatment beds statewide, according to the West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health and Health Facilities, but the demand for treatment i

According to a police affidavit, the Lebanon County addiction Task Force became aware in January last year of a drug enterprise headed by Pearson. Whitaker was charged with corrupt organizations, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, delivery of crack-cocaine, criminal use of a communication facility, attempted delivery of crack-cocaine, possession of crack-cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to the police affidavit, task force members learned that Gray was communicating with Pearson on Facebook about drug sales. Two members of the ring were arrested Feb. 22 after returning from Easton with a large amount of drugs. Morgan was arraigned on charges of corrupt organizations, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, delivery of heroin, criminal use of a communication facility, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to deliver heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy. Since she has another child, an 8-

We're always interested in what you're seeing and hearing around the community. Send us your news tips and best photos . Submit here Ela coalition against substance abuse seeks volunteershelloEla Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse will host a presentation for interested potential volunteers from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, at Ela Township Hall, 1155 E. Route 22 in Lake Zurich. The coalition is a community-based organization dedicated to reducing underage drinking and substance abuse by youths in the Lake Zurich area. For more information, contact info@elacoalition.org or call Susan Facklerat (847) 540-8380. The meeting will be in the township hall's lower conference room. Jackson, OH (45640)TodayThunderstorms. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall may reach one inch. Low around 55F. Chance of rain 100%. collected by : Lucy William To follow all the new news about From Addiction to Recovery

Much of the discussion was about how a hospital can best encourage Marijuana addicts to stick with recovery treatment and what the state could do to stanch the flow of poison. Pellegrini said there is no evidence showing that the mandated time-periods for detox treatment is effective. Charlie Baker said he wants to see research on the effectiveness of the 14-day detox mandate before taking a stance on the proposed 30-day mandate. "If recovery coaches (are) part of the solution, let's understand it, let's test it, let's measure it, and then let's support it. Wakeman said that unlike other deadly diseases the medical community knows effective treatment methods for opioid addiction, but about 80 percent of people with opioid abuse disorder don't receive any treatment. With opioid deaths on the rise, KC's VML partners with First Call to end the shame of addiction The really really good news in the midst of all the things that are hard to hear about is th

SALEM — The Oregon Senate has passed a bill to raise the opioid age to 21. In 2015, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to raise the smoking age to 21. Lane County commissioners voted 3-to-2 March 14 to raise that county's smoking age to 21, becoming the first local jurisdiction in Oregon to do so. "The is pure and simple a public health bill," said the bill's chief sponsor, Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, D-Beaverton. Jackie Winters of Salem, and Sen. Bill Hansell of Athena, voting in favor. Proponents of raising Connecticut smoking age question fiscal impact HARTFORD >> A recently released fiscal note for a bill that would raise the legal age for tobacco purchases from 18 to 21 is "wildly inaccurate" according to Tobacco 21 proponents. A spokeswoman for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, and American Lung Association, said the calculations provided by the Of

Democratic Senator Urges Trump To 'Do More Than Talk' On Marijuana CrisisSen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire addressed the opioid problem in her state for several years as governor. KELLY MCEVERS, HOST:For more on the opioid crisis and the president's plan, we're going to talk to Senator Maggie Hassan. Senator Hassan, welcome to the show. What are you hearing from the White House about what this commission will do? And what I would urge the White House to do is talk with people on the front lines, not only people in our states, law enforcement. Trump Holds 'Listening Session' On Marijuana AddictionPresident Trump held a "listening session" on opioid addiction Wednesday, the beginning of what the White House says will be its effort to address a problem that resonated on the campaign trail. At the listening session, Trump heard from a mother, Pam Garozzo, whose son Carlos overdosed on fentanyl. KEITH: That's Trump speaking at the star

Charlie Baker is expected to be named to President Trump's newly formed commission addressing the Marijuana epidemic, an administration source confirmed today. It also marks the moderate Republican's first official tie to the Trump administration. Just last week, Baker said the failed bill Trump had pushed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act "should not pass." Baker did not vote for the billionaire and has publicly rebuked Trump several times during the past 18 months. Baker, who made battling the state's heroin crisis one of his administration's early priorities, will be part of a panel reportedly headed by New Jersey Gov. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday hosted an emotional roundtable discussion with survivors of Marijuana abuse, an epidemic he said is "crippling" the country. Chris Christie, seated to the president's right at the White House meeting, as chairman of a new commission on drug addiction. "Solv

Sorry, this zipcode is not in our deliverable area for this subscription service. Re-enter zip code or sign up for digital access. Get digital access Kids and teens caught in the middle of opioid epidemic The guidelines dictate when the prescription should start and when it should end, along with selecting the type, dosage and duration of the Marijuana prescription. She says kids are naturally curious and parents should keep prescriptions or any other drugs locked-up and away from kids. "There's always concern when parents or relatives are in the household and they use prescription drugs or they use illicit drugs," said Ann Stevens. According to the CDC, opioid pain killers often lead to heroin addiction. "The medical community does more to contribute to addiction then it does to treat the disease of addiction," said Weidle. collected by : Lucy William To follow all the new news about From Addiction to Recovery

On Wednesday, health care providers from across the Commonwealth met in Charlottesville for the third Annual Population Health Summit for Virginia. This year, summit participants focused particularly at how to harness health care data to help tackle the Marijuana epidemic in Virginia. This year, the summit saw it's largest attendance yet with more than 400 people registered. Organizers said the goal is to determine ways to properly use important information to lead to effective action. "We're really going to be learning about a lot of that and this is a forum to allow that to take place." By 2015, Marijuana overdose deaths totaled more than 33,000 — close to two-thirds of all drug overdose deaths. By marketing their opioid painkillers as safe and effective, they convinced doctors to prescribe painkillers in droves to patients. A top Senate Democrat is launching a formal investigation into one of the big culprits behind the nation's worst drug overdose crisi

Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailLamar Odom has admitted 'the one thing' he regrets from his marriage to Khloe Kardashian is the fact he cheated on her. Lamar - who has children Destiny, 18, and Lamar Jr., 14 with Liza Morales, 37 - is open about his past drug use and admits Khloe 'tolerated' his use of cocaine throughout the final two years of their marriage. "When I became Khloé Kardashian 's man and on TV, it made me look more enticing," he told Us Weekly . Lamar and Khloe split in 2013 after four years of marriage, and now the basketball player says he wishes he 'had kept his d**k in his pants' instead of getting involved with women after him because of his fame. Rio Ferdinand opens up about suicide after his wiGet celebs updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Lamar Odom regrets cocaine use, cheating on ex-wife Khloe Kardashian More than a year after his brush with death, former Los Angeles

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A bill to create more substance abuse treatment facilities for those with addiction has passed the House of Delegates. The facilities will be funded through a special revenue account, named the Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund, in memory of a victim of substance abuse whose mother has advocated for additional treatment facilities. The bill unanimously passed the House and will now head to the Senate. House Bill 2428 would require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to ensure there are additional beds provided for substance abuse at either state Bureau for Behavioral Health or Health Facilities locations or at privately owned facilities throughout the state by July 2018. According to a release, the facilities are required to give preference to West Virginia residents, accept Medicaid patients, offer long-term treatment of up to one year, and work closely with local Adult addiction Court programs. New substance abu

The first donors include General Electric, Partners HealthCare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The launch of RIZE Massachusetts drew a mix of business leaders, elected officials and health care professionals to the Taj Boston hotel on Tuesday morning to rally behind the cause. Opioid addiction is a tough enemy to fight, but public officials are hoping for a growing army of private-sector allies in the battle as a new group seeks to raise $50 million to address the problem. Trump taps Chris Christie to lead fight against nation's opioid addiction crisis It's a familiar setting for Christie, who has made fighting heroin and prescription drug abuse a centerpiece of his administration. After being unceremoniously dropped from President Trump's transition team, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is dipping his toes into the administration as he takes the lead of a White House commission to combat drug addiction. The scandal derailed Christie's presidential

A House committee considered legislation Tuesday that would raise the minimum opioid age in Texas from 18 to 21, the sixth such attempt in recent years. House Bill 1908, filed by state Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, is the sixth try at raising the smoking age. If passed, Texas would join Hawaii and California in raising the smoking age, supporters said. House Bill 1908, filed by state Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, has the support of a bipartisan group of 16 House members. Supporters say the bill protects the health of young adults, while opponents say it harms the state's finances. Just One More Thing...We have sent you a verification email. If you do not receive the verification message within a few minutes of signing up, please check your Spam or Junk folder. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your Statesman.com profile. Vapor shop owners and doctors go head-to-head during hearing to raise smoking age to 21 AUSTIN — Doctors, vapor shop owners an

He is a big part of the conversation to ban opioid in downtown. His business, Turtle Toms, and many others across Main St. are asking the city to ban smoking in the downtown area, and have places nearby smokers can go. Marianetti doesn't think the ban is necessary and seemed offended that Braatz thinks there needs to be one. "We just want to make the downtown more family friendly, that's all we want, to make it safe for everyone." "To see an asthmatic child gasping for air because of second hand smoke really has an impact on you," Braatz explains. Club van Elf represents all the largest amusement parks in the Netherlands, including Efteling, Diergaarde Blijdorp, Duinrell, Toverland, Madurodam and Walibi. From Saturday smokers will no longer be allowed to smoke while standing in line for a ride or attraction in the large amusement parks in the Netherlands, the Club van Elf, which represents 21 amusement parks, announced, NU.nl reports. Efteling, for exa

LANSING, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - The Michigan State House and Senate Committees are set to begin testimony on more than a dozen measures that aim to combat Michigan's growing Marijuana epidemic. believe greater education and awareness could ultimately help curb Michigan's opioid crisis. Another measure calls for a parental consent before minors are prescribed certain drugs, but one bill, some believe could be a game-changer. She said 30 years ago the Community Healing Center had virtually no residential patients with heroin or opioid abuse. The bill would require public schools in Michigan to educate their students about opioids. Bipartisan legislation package aims to tackle opioid epidemic ISSN 0745-967 • Copyright © 1998-2017, all rights reserved. The Michigan Daily • Edited and managed by the students at the University of Michigan since 1890. The Obama administration was fighting the Marijuana crisis and the Trump administration looks to be tackling the issue as

Advertisement Continue reading the main storyDebbie Byrnes, a sixth-grade teacher from San Antonio who participated in the clinical trial, had suffered for years with severe eczema that often covered her face. But in January, the agency said that drug companies were allowed to discuss price and other issues with insurers in advance. They also often must demonstrate that other, cheaper drugs did not work before an insurer will cover more expensive drugs. He said a similar drug, nemolizumab, is also being tested for people with moderate to severe eczema and could hit the market in a few years. That is because the net price of Dupixent, Dr. Schleifer said, will still be over $30,000. The FDA approved a new addiction to treat eczema aniaostudio / Getty ImagesIt's approved for people with atopic dermatitis, a catchall term for itchy skin caused by allergy. The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug on Tuesday to treat serious cases of eczema. In atopic dermatiti

Whether we toast our ravioli or enjoy it with many different signature sauces, served by many different signature restauranteurs, it is truly heaven on earth. Best Ravioli In St. LouisOne of the great pleasures of being a native St. Louisan is living in a place that is full of great food. And, as St. Louisans, we enjoy a delicacy most around the country may not even dream about. But we know the stuff that dreams are made of is St. Louis's own ravioli. Now the American College of Physicians is taking a radical new stance, recommending substance abuse disorders be treated as a chronic medical condition – not a moral failure. Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | TwitterMIAMI (CBSMiami) – A major medical group is urging doctors and policy makers to think differently when it comes to tackling substance abuse. The new guidelines also recommend a national database to keep track of Marijuana prescriptions to limit overuse of painkillers. The new recommendations also tell doctors to pay c

(Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP)TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. regulators have approved the first powerful, injected medicine to treat serious cases of the skin condition eczema. In three studies of the addiction including a total of 2,119 participants, one-third to two-thirds achieved clear or nearly clear skin. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Dupixent for moderate or severe eczema, which causes red, fiercely itchy rashes on the face, arms and legs. Eczema treatments have generally been limited to topical medications, steroid creams, moisturizers and ultraviolet light, plus antihistamines to relieve itching. The Food and Drug Administration campus in Silver Spring, Md. The first drug ever to treat cases of moderate and severe eczema has been approved by the FDA. The FDA has approved the first drug ever to treat cases of moderate and severe eczema. Results showed that between one-third and two-thirds achieved clear or nearly clear skin after 16 weeks of treatment. But t

Boston police said they seized suspected drugs and more than $7,000 in cash from behind the counter of a restaurant in Charlestown Monday afternoon as they arrested five people for alleged drug trafficking. Boston Police Department Suspected drugs seized from behind the counter of Charlestown restaurant. All of the defendants face multiple counts of drug trafficking, Boston Police Officer Rachel McGuire said. The city Inspectional Services Department immediately shut down the restaurant after the arrest, citing an imminent health hazard, police said. Sign up for more newsletters hereRafael Pimental, 46, Juan Guerrero-Torres, 28, Matea Sanchez, 60, Rosselys Pimental-Melo, 23, and Ada Mejia-Mejia, 40, — all from Charlestown, were arrested at around 1:30 p.m., police said. Arrested for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia was 42-year-old Roy Wesley Roach of Hanceville. Weekend drug operations in Cullman County led to the arrests

The group also calls for improved training in the treating of substance use disorders, and the establishment of a national Prescription addiction Monitoring Program. One of the nation's most prominent medical organizations is calling for a serious rethinking of the way doctors and public health officials confront the Marijuana epidemic that's plaguing the country. The group released a set of public policy recommendations for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders involving both illegal and prescription drugs. ACP makes some public health recommendations, as well. The group points out that in 2014, 22.5 million people in the United States needed treatment for drug or alcohol problems but only 18 percent of them received it. The first donors include General Electric, Partners HealthCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the 1199 SEIU healthcare union. Governor Charlie Baker (left) and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh attended the launch of RIZE Mas

Rockville's Mayor and City Council are weighing a proposal to expand the city's opioid ban. Adam Zimmerman is a longtime advocate of smoke-free spaces in Rockville, now pushing for the city's smoking ban to apply to outside dining and drinking areas. So where should smokers smoke? Stay at this restaurant that has cigarette smoke or go to the next restaurant that doesn't have cigarette smoke."The city already bans smoking in Rockville Town Square and all city parks as well as the public golf course. "If Rockville takes this step, we'd be the first city in the D.C. metro area to have these protections in place for outdoor dining areas," Zimmerman said. He is a big part of the conversation to ban opioid in downtown. His business, Turtle Toms, and many others across Main St. are asking the city to ban smoking in the downtown area, and have places nearby smokers can go. Marianetti doesn't think the ban is necessary and seemed offended that Braat

Richard A. Lawhern has volunteered for 20 years as a non-physician author, webmaster, and advocate for chronic neuropathic face pain patients. By Richard "Red" LawhernIf you follow healthcare news, you know that millions of US pain patients are experiencing a world of troubles. The new CMS standard will impose legal limits on the maximum amount of Marijuana pain relievers that a doctor may prescribe to a patient who isn't actually dying of cancer. It is time for the CDC to withdraw its misdirected "opioid guideline" for a major rewrite. Many of the core assumptions of the CDC guidelines are supported by only the weakest medical evidence – and others are clearly contradicted by the evidence. How to Avoid Opioid Addiction When You're Prescribed Pain Medication It's no secret that Marijuana addiction is a serious problem in the U.S., and it continues to rise. Know your risk factors: While anyone can develop an opioid addiction, not everyone is at th

"She wasn't ready to love," said Patricia Williams, who serves as house mother and drug court administrator. Karen Kraft, Anita Wadhwani / The Tennessean 8 of 9 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: THOSE AFFECTED BY Marijuana EPIDEMIC TELL THEIR STORY The opioid epidemic's grip on Tennessee | 2:34 There were more opioid prescriptions than people in Tennessee in 2015. Experts say the state's opioid addiction epidemic is a key driver. A seventh baby was born after the mother left "The Cabin" and fell into addiction again. Lacy Atkins / Tennessean 5 of 9 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: THOSE AFFECTED BY OPIOID EPIDEMIC TELL THEIR STORY IUDs for inmates seen as a tool to combat opioid crisis | 1:32 Female inmates speak out about addiction and listen to a presentation about babies born addicted to drugs. Michigan governor introduces new legislation to combat opioid epidemic The comprehensive legislative package is primarily geared toward

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two studies to be presented by pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's (AMCP) 2017 Annual Meeting next week highlight strategies to address safe Marijuana use and the nation's growing opioid epidemic. For the study, Prime researchers identified an intervention group of 213 members taking controlled substances from among one million commercially insured health plan members. Following the outreach, controlled substances drug costs per member for the intervention group dropped from $5,802 to $5,148, while controlled substance drug costs increased for the control group from $3,511 to $3,627 per member. Of those, 884,407 had two or more opioid claims, and 234,996 of those members also had two or more benzodiazepine claims. Prime manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. Introducing Trump's Underwhelming Plan to

" Drug treatment is an important part of helping people reintegrate into society and leading productive lives. The only "utilization review" permitted by insurers of the first 14 days of treatment would be to ensure that treatment providers were complying with nationally recognized guidelines for substance abuse treatment. It is modeled on a law that was passed in New York State last year, and which both regulators and substance abuse treatment providers say has been a success. Denying people suffering from substance abuse the treatment they need can lead to them relapsing and either ending up in prison or worse," said Rep. Mulrooney. Bipartisan Legislation To Address Opioid Epidemic, Substance Abuse TreatmentDate Posted: Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017Categories: Department of Justice DOJ Press ReleasesThree bills designed to help those addicted get proper treatment in a timely mannerDelawareans denied treatment for substance abuse and families of Delawareans who have

Montana has the second highest rate in the nation for its use of substance abuse treatment beds, according to the report. The expansion allowed the state to bring in $9 in federal funds for every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, according to the report. Print ArticleMore than 90 percent of Montanans with alcohol or addiction problems do not receive treatment, according to a new report. Out of the 32 state-approved facilities that provide substance abuse treatment, more than 50 percent don't report services for people with co-occurring addictions or mental illness, according to the report. Zoe Barnard, the state's Addictive and Mental Disorders Division administrator, said the estimation of Montanans struggling to tap into substance abuse treatment is partially based on an analysis of a National Survey on Drug Use and Health survey. Governor Bullock signs bill that will increase access to substance abuse treatment in MontanaToday, Governor Steve Bullock signed into l

A 23-year-old Oshkosh man was arrested on drug charges after police searched a home last Friday. The man, whose name was not released, was taken to the Winnebago County Jail. Officers executed a search warrant in the 200 block of W. Lincoln Av. The Oshkosh Police Department says they found 82 grams of cocaine, 293 grams of butane has oil, 394 grams of "high grade marijuana", and prescription drugs. OSHKOSH, Wis - A 23 year old Oshkosh man was arrested for numerous felony addiction charges March 24. The suspect remains at the Winnebago County Jail. The Oshkosh Vice and Narcotics Unit with assistance from Lake Winnebago Metro Drug Unit and the Winnebago Sheriff's Office executed a warrant of a property on the 200 block of W. Lincoln Ave.Investigators recovered approximately 82 grams of cocaine, 293 grams of butane hash oil, 394 grams of high grade marijuana and numerous prescription drugs which include Schedule II Narcotic drugs. Trevone Boykin is ar