Brain Scans May Help Doctors Predict Adolescents Drug Use Before it Starts
Doctors may now have the ability to help and treat thousands of volatile teens by predicting their addiction habits with a brain scan.
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Teen Use of Drugs and Alcohol Reaches Exciting New Low
According to a new national survey, teenagers' use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco declined in 2016 at rates that are at their lowest since the 1990s.
Traffic Fatalities Decline in States with Medical Marijuana Laws
Based on data collected over the last three decades, states with medical marijuana laws saw a 26% drop in traffic fatalities than states without.
Recovering Addict of 13 Years to Compete in World's Toughest Marathon
Todd Crandell was about as low as people can get following the death of his mother – but after his 3rd arrest, he knew it was time for a change.
How a Lost Purse Got a Heroin Addict on the Path to Recovery
Aeric might have spent the rest of his days on the streets of Baltimore if he had not found a purse belonging to Kaitlyn Smith—and toiled to find her.
Supreme Court Rules Law Student Who Turned Life Around Can Take Bar Exam
This former drug addict has done everything to turn her life around – and even though the bar denied her, the Supreme Court backed her up.
Pill Bottle Timers Could Put a Lid on Opioid Abuse
These prescription pill bottles, which feature built-in stopwatches, could deter possible opioid addiction and misuse in households.
New Cancer Drug is So Effective Against Tumors, the FDA Approved It Immediately
This groundbreaking new drug can treat cancers of any region in the body – so long as they all have the same bio-markers.
Iran Plans to Decriminalize Drug Use Allowing the Nation to Help its Addicts
By distributing diluted drugs to addicts, the government can help their citizens wean themselves off of harmful substances without fear of prosecution.
FDA Approves First Ever Drug Designed Exclusively to Prevent Migraines
Patients in the clinical trials for the drug said that they did not even experience any more side effects than patients in the placebo group.
This One Peptide Could Treat MS, Alzheimer's, Crohn's, and More
After observing the drug's efficacy against a multitude of currently incurable diseases, this scientist wants "to do everything possible" to make his drug a widespread treatment.
Treatment For Autism to Start Trials After Successful Testing, Good For Alzheimer's Too
The therapeutic agent, which could be used to treat Alzheimer's as well, showed great success in reducing social anxiety and improving memory function.
City is Using $300,000 in Marijuana Tax Revenue to Fund Safe Streets Program
The program has already put a huge dent in traffic violations and led to the construction of safer streets.
Recovering Addict Gives Free Gym Memberships to Those Who Want to Stay Sober
This gym owner spent ten years struggling with addiction – and because she achieved sobriety through fitness, she wants to help others do the same.
Seattle to Vacate and Dismiss Old Marijuana Charges Following California's Lead
Because the city has already legalized marijuana possession, the mayor is now working to erase misdemeanor charges for thousands of state residents who received convictions before the ruling.
Today's Teens Might Be Better Law-Abiding Citizens Than Any Generation in 60 Years
An amazing survey shows substance abuse among American teens dropping 50%, alongside a huge decline in stealing, carrying weapons, and engaging in violence.
California is Allowing One Million Residents Convicted of Weed Charges to Wipe Slate Clean
Thousands of residents have already had their marijuana-related felonies reduced to misdemeanors or dropped altogether.
Fed Up With Expensive Medications, Hospitals Are Banding Together to Make Their Own Drugs
Instead of allowing pharmaceutical companies to continue manipulating the drug market, this group of hospitals are taking a direct stance against price gouging and shortages.
CVS to Limit Opioid Prescriptions, Expand Disposal Service That's Returned 100 Tons of Drugs
Limiting the strength and length of its opioid prescriptions, and expanding its successful disposal service will curb possible abuse at CVS pharmacies.
Dark Web Dealers Voluntarily Ban Deadly Fentanyl
This is the first time that online traffickers have effectively banned a drug from dark web marketplaces.
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