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By Brandon Jones On Friday, March 10th, 2017
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The Signs and Side Effects of Vicodin Abuse

The Signs and Side Effects of Vicodin Abuse Vicodin is a commonly prescribed and used painkiller. It is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It can be highly addictive and damaging to the body. Often More...

By Butter Bracco On Monday, February 27th, 2017
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Fake News: Mike Pence blamed for HIV outbreak, again, by Huffington Post

It’s not fake news that a rural county in Indiana suffered through an HIV outbreak. It’s not fake news that then Indiana Gov. Mike Pence cut funding for Planned Parenthood. There are the facts. It IS More...

By The Dispatch On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
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Is Prescription Painkillers the Answer to Heroin Addiction?

Everyone experiences pain at some point, and look for medical care. But pain is more than physical discomfort; it is also emotional, cognitive and potentially break the individual down if left unattended to; as More...

By Guest Author On Wednesday, November 30th, 2016
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CDC Links Contaminated Syringes to South Jersey Bacterial Infections

The Center for Disease Control has found a link between contaminated medical supplies and a bacterial infection outbreak in South Jersey. The outbreak led to complicated bacterial infections in 10 individuals in More...

By The Dispatch On Friday, October 28th, 2016
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Why Drug Addiction Treatment Is More Important Than Ever

The seriousness of addiction and the effectiveness of treatment There are over 42 million people who suffer from drug addiction and sadly, most of those people are parents or expectant mothers. What addicts do not More...

By Guest Author On Tuesday, October 11th, 2016
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How to Help a Loved One Overcome a Drug Addiction

Helping a loved one to overcome a drug addiction can be a very tough and emotional time. Drug addictions can happen to anybody, just as anybody can recover from substance abuse and addiction problems with the right More...

By Guest Author On Friday, September 30th, 2016
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A Vicious Cycle: Why It’s Utterly Important to Assess Behavioral Health as Part of Addiction Treatment

An essential aspect of recovery is the diagnosis of any behavioral or mental health issues the patient have.  Depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADD, or another disorder is present in most people who show signs More...

By Stephen Nevets On Saturday, August 20th, 2016
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Johnny Depp is a ‘nightmare’ and the Amber Heard divorce looms as ‘Pirates 5’ rumored to be delayed

While nothing is official, the rumors are heating up and details emerging over the next Pirates of the Caribbean film, likely being delayed. According to Yahoo! Movies, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson of “The Kyle and More...

By Guest Author On Monday, June 13th, 2016
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What’s the Difference: Smart Drugs Vs. Nootropics

You’ve probably read a bit about nootropics and smart drugs, but you may think that they are one and the same. They’re not. If you want a safer alternative to smart drugs, here are what some experts think you More...

By The Dispatch On Monday, March 14th, 2016
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6 Signs Your College Partying Has Gotten Out of Control

Busy schedules, jobs, internships, and extracurricular activities consume a large portion of a college student’s life. Sometimes it can be hard to find the time to escape and simply have fun. So when you do get More...

By The Dispatch On Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
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High Society: America’s Drug Abuse Problem

Imagine a disease that is so harmful, it’s killing 44 Americans a day; yet most of the people suffering from this disease aren’t receiving treatment. You’re likely thinking it’s heart disease or cancer, More...

By Guest Author On Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
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The US is currently facing one of the biggest epidemics in its history, and the problem probably isn’t what you think it is…

..It isn’t ISIS.. ..It isn’t Iran.. ..It isn’t even guns. In fact, this “epidemic” is responsible for more deaths every year than guns are. So what is it that is killing Americans in unprecedented numbers? More...

By Butter Bracco On Wednesday, January 13th, 2016
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President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union address

President Obama’s State of the Union address on January 12, 2016. Video clip of the speech is at the bottom. OBAMA: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans: tonight marks More...

By Jinkie Barendse On Sunday, December 27th, 2015
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California Gov Jerry Brown pardons Robert Downey Jr of 1990s drug crimes

Gov. Jerry Brown just included Robert Downey Jr in his Christmas Eve habit of handing out pardons, nullifying the Iron Man star’s 1990s drug convictions. Downey’s official forgiving was one of 91 issued More...

By The Dispatch On Thursday, December 10th, 2015
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How Illicit Drug Use Has Grown In America Over The Past 44 Years

“America’s public enemy number one in the United States is drug abuse,” said Richard Nixon on June 17, 1971. “In order to fight and defeat this enemy, it is necessary to wage a new, all-out offensive.” This More...

By Guest Author On Thursday, December 10th, 2015
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New Life Lodge Case Still Full of Controversy

New Life Lodge really came to prominence due to the 2010 death of Lindsey Poteet. That event attracted a lot of media attention, particularly in the local area. However other deaths at the facility have increased More...

By Guest Author On Thursday, November 19th, 2015
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Foster Care System Sees Influx Due To Rising Heroin Addiction

An alarming rate of heroin use has swept across the United States and the consequences are devastating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heroin addiction has almost tripled among young More...

By Jinkie Barendse On Thursday, July 9th, 2015
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Criminal investigation against Bill Cosby begins, Disney pulls statue

Comedian Bill Cosby had admitted in a court deposition to obtaining Quaaludes with the intention of giving them to women he wanted to have sex with. The confession has instigated the Los Angeles Police Department More...

By Adam Lee On Monday, June 15th, 2015
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Substance Abuse In Women: Causes, Effects, Challenges & Solutions

The definition of substance abuse encompasses the excessive and addictive use of any substance that alters the individual’s behavior, mood, and lifestyle. The substance could be a prescription medicine, tobacco, More...

By Adam Lee On Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
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Substance Abuse and Addiction: Global Issues

It’s no secret that the United States is in the midst of a drug epidemic. From the rising popularity of prescription medications to an increased use of drugs like heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, rates More...

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