After years of drug addiction and homelessness, Kenny Sawyer found himself staring at a job application at Hypertherm , a New Hampshire company that makes industrial cutting tools. He was sober at last. He really wanted this job. But the application ask... read more
The NewJersey Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of a psychiatrist at Princeton House Behavioral Health today for allegedly indiscriminately prescribed highly addictive opioids without a legitimate medical purpose. Robert Dragert Dr. Robert ... read more
Entering an inpatient or residential rehab facility can be a difficult step to take. Sending a care package to your friend or loved one is a thoughtful way you can brighten their day and show support. You may not always know how much they need or apprec... read more
I am an emergency room doctor who is also board-certified in addiction medicine. I work at many different hospitals, in different states, with different population densities and cultures. I drop in, work a shift or two and go home. One thing that allows m... read more
Changing the Face of Addiction Walk on August 4th 2018. You can create your very own team to help raise money for the walk. Let friends & family join your team and register to walk or If they can’t make it register as a “Virtual WalkerR... read more
For once, Casey is optimistic about his future. After 16 years of struggling with drug addiction, he no longer feels the need to use. He has a steady job doing hazard tree removal for a Fortune 500 energy company. He’s working on getting specialized tra... read more
Dear Friend, We can’t let opioid manufacturers and distributors get away for pennies on the dollar for the #OpioidLie. We’ve lost over 500,000 of our loved ones, while they’ve made over $200 billion in sales during the last twenty years.... read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Touting the success of the Alternatives to Opiates (ALTO) program, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced the introduction of legislation to provide hospitals across the country additional resources to fight opioid addiction... read more
Companies selling some of the most lucrative prescription painkillers funneled millions of dollars to advocacy groups, which in turn promoted the medications’ use, according to a report released Monday by a U.S. senator. The investigation by Missour... read more
Nar-Anon Family Groups: ARE YOU AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S ADDICTION? NAR-ANON OFFERS HOPE
