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Meth: The Silent Killer

While the opioid epidemic has been captivating the nation's attention, methamphetamine has made a silent but powerful comeback. In many cities, it is now killing more people than opioids.
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New Laws Pose Important Question: Who Should Be Held Responsible in Overdose Deaths?

They were friends. They shared drugs and overdosed. One survived, and the other died. Who should be held responsible when an overdose occurs?
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5 Things to Know About the Opioid Bill

President Trump, who labeled the opioid epidemic a national emergency earlier this year, recently signed the bill ⎼ the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act ⎼ into law. Below are five important components of this law and how they can impact addiction and treatment.
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Wining and Dining: The Link Between the Restaurant Industry and Addiction

While anyone can develop an addiction, people who work in the hospitality and food service industries are most vulnerable. Learn why this link persists.
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Joseph Green on Addiction, Loss, and Recovery

Joseph Green is a professional spoken word artist, motivational speaker, and person in long-term recovery. He has channelled his experiences, grief, and struggles into poetry that has inspired others in recovery.
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The Return of HIV Outbreaks: A Symptom of the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic has been a public health threat for years, but now it is linked to another danger: the return of HIV outbreaks. Learn how opioid addiction is driving a new HIV crisis.
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Senate Passes Bill Targeting the Opioid Epidemic

The U.S. Senate voted 99-1 in favor of new bills directed at preventing the opioid crisis. See how the proposed laws will impact those suffering from addiction.
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Athletes and Prescription Pills: The Drug Crisis Impacting America

Opioid addiction is becoming increasingly common among high school and college athletes. Find out why and what you can do to protect yourself from prescription pill abuse.
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Vans Warped Tour’s Summer Lineup: Stopping Opioid Addiction

For its final tour, which starts in California on June 21st and ends in Florida on August 5th, Warped Tour’s goal is to not just entertain but also educate young attendees.
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Methamphetamine Use on the Rise, Reports Say

Reports now show that while the opioid epidemic has been garnering everyone’s attention over the last few years, methamphetamine use has been silently skyrocketing across the nation.
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Drugs Headline Music Festivals Across the Country

Substance abuse has caused many overdoses at music festivals. Learn more about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and why we should stop singing their praises.
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Vivitrol and Suboxone Equally Safe and Effective in Treating Opioid Addiction, Study Says

The medications Vivitrol and Suboxone are similarly efficient forms of addiction treatment. Learn about their effects and the key differences between them.