From Addiction to Recovery

At the same time, doctors say the number of young adults seeking rehab for Marijuana addiction is growing. Experts say the state's opioid addiction epidemic is a key driver. Karen Kraft, Anita Wadhwani / The Tennessean 8 of 9 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: THOSE AFFECTED BY OPIOID EPIDEMIC TELL THEIR STORY The opioid epidemic's grip on Tennessee | 2:34 There were more opioid prescriptions than people in Tennessee in 2015. How opioids took hold of TennesseeLargely white opioid epidemic highlights black frustration with drug war"I finally get the opportunity to remember I had dreams I never got to follow," Fanguy said. Lacy Atkins / The Tennessean 7 of 9 CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: THOSE AFFECTED BY OPIOID EPIDEMIC TELL THEIR STORY Expert compares current opioid crisis to past tobacco crisis | 1:19 Dr. David Edwards, Clinical Chief of Chronic Pain Service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, weighs in on the opioid crisis, comparing it to t

If that reduced risk applies to overdose deaths as well, eliminating concurrent Marijuana and benzodiazepine use could have prevented up to 2,630 opioid painkiller–related overdose deaths in 2015. There's another type of prescription drugs, besides opioid painkillers, that's involved in thousands of drug overdose deaths in the US every year. For more on the opioid epidemic, read Vox's in-depth explainer, the abridged explainer, or the maps and charts explainer. The drugs are benzodiazepines, which are widely known by their brand names Xanax and Valium and commonly prescribed to help treat anxiety. The study also only looked at legally prescribed opioid painkillers and benzodiazepines, missing the effects of concurrent use of illegally obtained pills or drugs. That has motivated Schofield to speak about heroin and Marijuana abuse for years. One place it has hit especially hard is suburban Chicago, where Denver Broncos offensive tackle Michael Schofield is from. Two of

Micciche's bill, Senate Bill 63, is expected to be passed in a Senate floor vote early this week. (Sarah Cannard | Juneau Empire)Last year, Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, tried to ban opioid in bars and restaurants statewide. Micciche is trying again, and the issue may again come down to that single legislator: Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux, R-Anchorage. If that happens in the House, the chairwoman of that committee, Rep. Ivy Spohnholz, D-Anchorage, is in favor of antismoking legislation and likely would pass it. He represents a community that still allows smoking in its bars and restaurants, but he said he's open to the idea of prohibiting smoking in public. The ordinance bans opioid in public facilities including schools and hospitals, and orders restaurants with over 100 sq. The trailblazing ordinance, drawn up to protect the public from passive smoking, drew nationwide attention to Kanagawa. The sources said the prefectural government initially expected the facilities affec

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 treatment as they attempt to kick their habits. Right now, private insurers can require prior approval to enroll in treatment programs or mandate an immediate review of their treatment – which advocates say only perpetuates relapses. "We're telling people who are reaching out for help that they are not yet sick enough to get help. Teen breaks cycle of substance abuse CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share Reyna Saldana, 18, recalls life at Copper Lake youth prison. So it's easy for her to see how others, when they lack mental health support and other basic needs, look for other outlets. Walker's budget would impact kids' mental health

The NBA has suspended New York Knicks center Joakim Noah for 20 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy, it was announced Saturday. The Knicks expected to evaluate Noah later next week to determine if he'll be able to return to the court this season. Knicks center Joakim Noah tested positive for LGD-4033, which is defined as a "non-steroidal, selective androgen receptor modulator that ... is renowned for its ability to help increase muscle mass and strength." Noah's suspension may force the Knicks to alter their offseason plans and look for a veteran center in free agency. The Knicks have nine games remaining on their schedule following Saturday's game against the Spurs, so Noah will serve at least 11 games of the suspension next season. The NBA is suspending New York Knicks center Joakim Noah 20 games for violating its anti-drug program, league sources told The Vertical. Noah tested positive for an over-the-counter supplement that is prohibited

Slight chance of a rain shower. Madison, WI (53711)TodayOvercast with rain showers at times. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%..TonightLow clouds and fog. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. The program is a collaboration between the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office, the McHenry County Sheriff's Office and the McHenry County Specialty Courts of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. WOODSTOCK – Inmates at the McHenry County Jail now are able to attend substance abuse recovery support meetings while in custody. The newly developed program was designed to help those dealing with addiction through support meetings that use Narcotics Anonymous. The weekly meetings are run by addiction Court program graduates and Specialty Court staff. About 65 percent of the nation's inmates meet certain medical criteria for substance abuse and addiction, but only 11 percent received treatment, according to the American Public Health Association. Q5: State Commission hosts communty co

Wendy Grove, executive director of the Everett Recovery Cafe, suggested kindness. LeGate used to work with a woman whose son used heroin. Three other panelists joined LeGate on stage for the public forum, which was hosted by the city of Everett as part of the Community Streets Initiative. LeGate talked about the stigma for parents of those who struggle with addiction. Addiction wasn't something they talked about, she said. Hope for Recovery covers all aspects of drug addiction "You could have children that may find drugs.""This problem affects families, the legal system, the criminal justice system [and] the child welfare system," said Lauren Thorp, director of Hope for Recovery. Saturday, a meeting was held at Kent State Trumbull to give people more information about the science of addiction and its legal perspective. "Our goal when we planned this event was to let those family members know that they're not alone," said Bonnie Wilson, chairpe