From Addiction to Recovery

Greece is failing to enforce opioid bans despite apparent public support for the legislation, the Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS) said Thursday, appealing to the government to crack down on violations. "That 74 percent of nonsmokers are angry about the situation, which means that the population is ready to accept the enforcement of the measures," said Toumpis. Greece was among the first of 186 nations that signed the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which entered into force in 2005. However, Toumpis stressed, seven in 10 Greeks told the European Union's statistics agency that they have been regularly exposed to others' tobacco smoke when visiting bars, restaurants and cafes – where smoking is supposed to be prohibited. Speaking at an event ahead of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, HTS president Michalis Toumpis, said the number of smokers in Greece appears to be declining steadily, with Eurostat's most recent study putting r

It is required to enforce federal laws, including those regarding marijuana, and 86 percent of Nevada is federal land. The legalization of recreational marijuana in Nevada means big changes for the state, but Rouse says it doesn't change anything for the FBI. "If you're on federal land, if you happen to be on tribal reservation or if you happen to be on a federal reservation, marijuana is illegal," Rouse said. The FBI is also continuously looking at threats that could already be in our country, and that includes incidents in Nevada. Rouse says the same cooperation between civilians and the FBI is needed to curb Marijuana abuse. Parents, Teachers Learn About Opioid Addiction At BH School Event Parents and teachers in Benton Harbor have had a chance to learn about Marijuana addiction and anti-overdose drugs, thanks to an event Thursday at Benton Harbor High School. "We have at least two million people that suffer from an opioid addiction, which is usually a

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - Authorities say two addiction counselors at a suburban Philadelphia halfway house have died of Marijuana overdoses. Emergency responders were called to Freedom Ridge Recovery Lodge on Sunday after residents found the counselors unresponsive in separate bedrooms. Residents tried to revive one of the counselors with naloxone but were unsuccessful and called 911. Baggies stamped with a Superman logo and "danger" logo were found in their rooms and tested positive for heroin and fentanyl. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan says, "If anybody is wondering how bad the opioid epidemic has become, this case is a frightening example." 1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month Scientific studies say medications prevent opioid addiction relapse "The public needs to know that there are proven, effective treatments for Marijuana addiction," former U.S. General Vivek Murthy told The Associated Press. For most patients, medi

Some counties had no overdose deaths in particular years -- but no county in Tennessee had zero overdose deaths all three years. In most counties, overdose deaths accounted for between 1 percent and 4 percent of all deaths in 2015. Over the past five years, the state has recorded 6,036 drug overdose deaths. '"Between 2012-2015, several counties throughout the state more than doubled the number of overdose deaths reported. (Photo: Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)Buy Photo Story Highlights Between 2012-2015, several counties more than doubled the number of overdose deaths reported. Marijuana overdose reversal medication will be sold without a prescription at CVS pharmacies statewide, the Arizona Attorney General said. According to the NARCAN website, the nasal spray is the "first and only FDA-approved nasal form of naloxone for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose." A report from FOX 10 in Phoenix said the NARCAN nasal spray, which costs

Story highlights Two drug counselors were found dead at an addiction facilityPolice found drug paraphernalia near their bodies(CNN) Two counselors at an addiction facility in southeastern Pennsylvania died after overdosing on opioids, according to the Chester County District Attorney. Freedom Ridge Recovery Lodge did not return phone calls for facebook /" target="_blank"> comment and, as of Wednesday, its website has been taken offline. The six recovering addicts who live at Freedom Ridge Lodge found the two live-in counselors in separate rooms, unresponsive, authorities said. "The staff members in charge of supervising recovering addicts succumbed to their own addiction and died of Marijuana overdoses. First responders were called Monday to Freedom Ridge Recovery Lodge in West Brandywine Township, a private group home and halfway house for struggling drug addicts, according to the district attorney's office. The scene from a drug counselor's fatal

Saint Johnsbury, VT (05819)TodayPartly cloudy skies this morning will give way to occasional showers during the afternoon. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%..TonightRain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Chance of rain 50%. Under New Law, Grandparents To Get Priority In Custody Cases Involving Substance Abuse Family court judges will soon be required to give priority to grandparents in guardianship cases where parents are dealing with substance abuse issues. The law only deals with cases where substance abuse is involved, but backers say they hope future legislation could expand beyond that. Chris Sununu signed a bill into law last week that's meant to address the rise in grandparents taking on parental duties in the midst of the state's heroin and Marijuana crisis. MacKay says the law is the first of its kind in the nation. The new law takes effect next year, and a public signing ceremony is expected soon. Mont

We're about one month out from the Dothan-Houston County Substance Abuse Partnership's biggest annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars. Program manager Beth Ford said the most money they've raised was around $57,000, the goal this year is $75,000. You can purchase tickets at the Dothan Civic Center or at the Substance Abuse Partnership's office. The goal is to raise money for programs that teach kids in Dothan and Houston County about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Dancing with the Stars Dotha Style is June 17th. Health scare: Tens of thousands could lose access to substance abuse treatment or cancer treatment under 'Trumpcare' One thing he asserted consistently was that the new health care plan would be better coverage at a lower cost and every American would get health care. Thirty thousand people would lose access to substance abuse treatment, and 20,000 cancer patients would see their care disrupted. If access to health care reve