How to Use Narcan to Stop Opioid Overdose
Narcan is a brand name for the opioid overdose antidote Naloxone hydrochloride. Technically speaking, the opioid antagonist is a synthetic congener of Oxymorphone that is structurally different in that...
View ArticleFentanyl Overdose Symptoms, Side Effects & Treatment
If you believe you or someone else is experiencing fentanyl overdose symptoms, please call 911 right away. Fentanyl is an extremely potent potentially fatal drug and should not be underestimated....
View ArticleIs Secondary Exposure Overdose a Risk For People Who Know Addicts?
As we have seen time and time again, the opioid epidemic all across America has not been confined to one substance. It takes the shape of prescription painkillers, illicit heroin and even the more...
View ArticleWormwood on Netflix is New Series to Explore MK-ULTRA, CIA and LSD
For anyone out there who (like me) loves the allure and intrigue of conspiracy theories, the new upcoming mini-series Wormwood on Netflix should absolutely be a Roswell-sized-blip on your radar. The...
View ArticleSenator Investigating Vivitrol Drug Maker for Shady Marketing
The Big Pharma industry is still in the hot seat, and this week another lawmaker is adding a new name to the roster of drug makers to be investigated for shady marketing practices. Alkermes, the...
View ArticleCan Kellyanne Conway Really Compete with the Opioid Crisis?
This past Wednesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions made the announcement that White House counselor Kellyanne Conway will be the Trump administration’s go-to for opioid crisis efforts. This...
View ArticleThe Trump Opioid Plan: the Good, the Bad and the Border
The fight against prescription opioid abuse, heroin, and fentanyl in America continues to intensify. Our political landscape may soon see even more drastic shifts because of it. Controversy and...
View ArticleDave Aronberg Talks How to Fight Fraud in Treatment Industry
8 months ago, Florida was home to 953 licensed drug treatment centers, and 207 were in Palm Beach County. As of April 1, there are now 185 in Palm Beach, with 771 in the whole state. This decrease is...
View ArticleRemembering Anthony Bourdain: Cooking, Traveling and Giving Up Heroin
Anthony Michael Bourdain, born June 25, 1956, was a man with a rich and vibrant legacy. He took us on exotic adventures to explore the world and tried to expand the view of the audience on culinary...
View ArticleHow Much Has Heroin Addiction Cost the Economy?
When we talk about the opioid epidemic in America, we talk a lot about the cost of human life. Over the last few years, the outbreak of heroin use has continued to rise. This kind of inflation has come...
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