From Addiction to Recovery

A newly-released report from the Los Angeles County coroner's office revealed Star Wars star Carrie Fisher died in part due to sleep apnea. Unfortunately, it looks like we won't get to see her in films beyond Star Wars: The Last Jedi, despite early speculation she would appear in Episode IX. Though sleep apnea was a primary factor in her death, it was not the only thing that led to her demise at the age of 60. Her daughter, Billie Lourd, delivered a statement to People late Friday night, explicitly connecting her mom's death to her fight with addiction. I know my Mom, she'd want her death to encourage people to be open about their struggles." Carrie Fisher Died From Sleep Apnea Among Other Things, Says Coroner Shame and those social stigmas are the enemies of progress to solutions and ultimately a cure. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said that Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors, though it was unable to identi

The more cannabis the adolescents used the greater was the probability of nicotine dependence. Dr Taylor concluded, "We have added further evidence that suggests adolescent cannabis use does predict later problematic substance use in early adulthood. After considering other influential factors, it was observed that those who used cannabis during adolescence were at greater risk of problematic substance misuse by the age of 21, compared with others who did not use cannabis. Male sex, mother's substance abuse, and opioid and alcohol use before the age of 13 were all strongly connected with cannabis use during adolescence. One in five adolescents are at a risk of tobacco dependency, harmful alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use. In-home substance abuse treatment offers promise Photo: Toby Talbot / AP File Photo In-home substance abuse treatment offers promise 1 / 1 Back to GallerySTRATFORD — Mike knew he had to quit drinking or quit living. Those who relapsed did so

Cyrus then explained the terrifying reason she decided to quit opioid weed for good: a nightmare. Miley Cyrus says she's 'completely clean' after giving up weedMiley Cyrus on her Bangerz tour in 2014 donning a marijuana leaf-covered jumpsuit. That I would just get so stoned that I just died," she told Fallon. The "Malibu" songstress said she felt she could not eloquently discuss her new music while being high all of the time. It was all a bad dream for Miley Cyrus. Miley Cyrus quit smoking marijuana because she thought it would kill her Now, Cyrus is telling Jimmy Fallon she quit pot because she feared it might kill her. That I would just get so stoned that I just died," Cyrus told Fallon on his late night show Wednesday. The "Malibu" singer recently revealed her decision to quit opioid marijuana telling Billboard in May she wanted to be "super clear and sharp." "To sit here, and talk about what I'm doing, I want to

June 16, 2017 05:58 PMTROY - All members of the Troy Police Department's addiction Unit have been placed on administrative leave. However, Dan Bazile learned the officers may have entered a home without a warrant and then tried to cover it up. City officials NewsChannel 13 contacted Friday told us they couldn't talk about it because it's a personnel matter. Troy drug unit under investigation for allegedly covering up warrantless search It's not known if the current investigation will affect criminal cases in which drug unit members are witnesses. The alleged cover-up resulted in a "fractious argument" among the members of drug unit, which is commanded by Sgt. Two members of the drug unit serve as liaisons with the two federal law enforcement agencies. "This morning, I spoke directly to each of the other eight City Council members. In an email to Mantello, Madden said her comments before they had discussed the matter left him "speechless.&quo

A Single Workout Session Can Have An Immediate Effect on the Brain Additionally, some plans that covered maternity, substance abuse or mental health care services included meaningful limits or restrictions, the analysis finds. Since 2014, the ACA has required non-group plans to cover 10 categories of essential health benefits comparable to those offered in employer group plans. Other major benefits most often left uncovered before the ACA include substance abuse disorder services (inpatient and outpatient services each not covered by 45% of 2013 non-group plans) and mental/behavioral health services (inpatient and outpatient services each uncovered by 38% of the plans). The new analysis finds that all 2013 non-group plans covered basic benefits, such as inpatient hospital services, inpatient physician and surgical services, and emergency room services. Three in four health plans in the non-group insurance market did not cover delivery and inpatient maternity care in 2013, before t

State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-DixonDIXON – Concerned about substance abuse services in the Sauk Valley? "I am optimistic about getting some bipartisan work done to support mental health," said Demmer, the minority spokesman on the Mental Health committee and a member of the Substance Abuse subcommittee. The new Illinois House Mental Health Committee, of which GOP state Rep. Tom Demmer is a member, is sending its Substance Abuse subcommittee to Dixon, to gather comments and recommendations from community leaders and the general public. "I know we have some very unique and promising local programs that are the result of great coordination among providers like Sinnissippi, KSB, law enforcement and public health," Demmer said. Both efforts were spearheaded by Dixon Police Chief Danny Langloss, who is working to grow these programs throughout the state. Gov. McAuliffe signs bill aimed at improving mental health, substance abuse treatment RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — G

PARKERSBURG — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has kicked off a statewide initiative aimed at empowering religious groups to help fight the state's substance abuse problem. "To successfully fight Marijuana abuse, we need to change our culture and change peoples' heads and hearts," Morrisey said in a press release. "Combating Addiction with Grace" continues the AG's office's holistic approach to fight substance abuse in West Virginia by reducing the supply and demand of prescription opioids, along with an educational component to prevent future addiction. At the first meeting, those in attendance heard from law enforcement, health care professionals, government officials and faith-based leaders who all share the goal of eliminating drug abuse in their communities. The program, "Combating Addiction with Grace," began June 13 at South Parkersburg Baptist Church with 160 people in attendance. His fear was short lived once h