The Ultimate Warrior Joins a Long List of Wrestlers Who Died Prematurely
... died prematurely Guerrero's death, in particular, exposed the rampant abuse of alcohol and cocaine and wrestlers' dependence on pain medicines such as Percocet, Vicodin and Soma, a muscle relaxant. Although the action in wrestling is scripted, the pain is… Continue reading
US Marijuana Decriminalisation Leads to Surge in Opium Farming in Mexico
... marijuana decriminalisation leads to surge in opium farming in Mexico Once mainly a city phenomenon, the drug has spread – gripping postcard villages in Vermont, middle-class enclaves outside Chicago and other places. Cocaine …. Fresh out of treatment, this… Continue reading
'We'Re All Paying': Heroin Use Spreads Misery
'We're all paying': Heroin use spreads misery Local law enforcement officers and drug treatment experts have told The Columbian several times over the past two years that the local rate of heroin use has soared. Just one measure: … Cocaine,… Continue reading
Ryan Urges Funding for Drug Treatment
... urges funding for drug treatment She said programs like Meridian Community Services in Youngstown do offer in-house treatment for clients even if they can't afford to pay, but others don't, which leaves addicts without the care they may need.… Continue reading
Heroin Overdose Antidote: Who Gets to Carry It?
Heroin overdose antidote: Who gets to carry it? Supporters say the opportunity to save potentially thousands of lives outweighs any fears by critics that the promise of a nearby antidote would only encourage drug abuse. At least 17 states and… Continue reading
Va. Firm Wins FDA Approval for Overdose Treatment
Va. firm wins FDA approval for overdose treatment "Overdose and death resulting from misuse and abuse of both prescription and illicit opioids has become a major public health concern in the United States," said Dr. Bob Rappaport with the FDA's… Continue reading