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One big headline item: the new CDC report finding that the opioid and heroin addiction crisis is fueling a massive surge in hepatitis C cases.

Each time the BCRA has been modified to meet moderates» demands — say, by adding far more money to tackle the opioid addiction crisis, as the latest draft does — some other provision upsets the right - wing (such as the investment income taxes which affect the wealthy that are now being kept in the bill).

«There's a big difference between [medical marijuana] and recreational marijuana, and I think when you see something like the opioid addiction crisis blossoming in so many states around this country, the last thing we should be doing is encouraging people,» said Spicer during the briefing.

Although an opioid addiction vaccine is still in the early stages, there are new medications to fight the crisis that are much further along.

President Donald Trump revealed his new plan to combat the opioid crisis on Monday in New Hampshire, a state hard - hit by painkiller and heroin addiction and overdose in recent years.

A crisis of tech addiction, in other words, looks more like the ongoing obesity epidemic.

But through a private Facebook group for methadone patients and allies, I've witnessed a crisis develop: the inability of people in addiction recovery to access methadone due to the storm.

Community activists and addiction specialists have said awareness about naloxone has been difficult to raise amid a national crisis that killed 42,000 Americans in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

«After years of ignoring addictions, it's unfortunate that it's taken a crisis like this, thousands of deaths in order for Christy Clark to pay attention.»

«All too often, the Christy Clark government relies on crisis management responses to urgent issues in B.C., and our two - year crisis in opioid addiction is yet another example.

VANCOUVER — New survey results reflect the need for the Christy Clark government to take real concerted action to improve addiction services, and undercut illicit fentanyl production and use in response to the overdose crisis, says Sue Hammell, New Democrat mental...

«We've been watching this deadly spike in fentanyl use and fatal overdoses since 2013, yet addiction services and access to treatment beds have not kept pace with the crisis,» Horgan said.

Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed taxing prescription painkillers as a way to hold drugmakers accountable for the nation's opioid addiction and overdose crisis.

«It is about being there for people in their crisis and desperation, but not alleviating every symptom or suffering that is a consequence of the addiction,» says Mary - Alice.

Though it's been particularly hard - hit, Ohio isn't alone in having to deal with the crisis of death caused by opioid addiction and overdoses.

In the last 15 years, psychologist Mark Laaser, author of Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction, has seen «an escalating crisis in the church» so that «rarely a day goes by that I don't get a call about a «fallen» pastor.&raquIn the last 15 years, psychologist Mark Laaser, author of Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction, has seen «an escalating crisis in the church» so that «rarely a day goes by that I don't get a call about a «fallen» pastor.&raquin the church» so that «rarely a day goes by that I don't get a call about a «fallen» pastor.»

Writing in The Times, Kate Lampard, chairwoman of GambleAware said: «As a society, we should be concerned about the rising risk of harm from wider access and more regular participation in gambling on future generations, resulting in a possible public health crisis in gambling addiction.»

Sen. Martin Golden on Friday apologized after he was criticized for saying in an interview that heroin is not a «ghetto drug» and suggesting the opioid addiction crisis was impacting upper income people.

This research reveals that drug addiction has produced a crisis in Iran, with surprising effects.

Also at 1 p.m., parents who lost loved ones to the opioid pandemic will join a person in recovery from addiction and New York Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers Executive Director John Coppola to share their stories and advocate for state resources that match the magnitude of the crisis, Million Dollar Staircase, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

As people continue to die from heroin and opioid addiction in central and northern New York, communities like Oswego County are offering new treatment programs to combat the crisis.

A new limit on the amount of opiates a physician can prescribe at once is among a handful of changes lawmakers plan to make in an effort to combat the state's ongoing heroin and opioid addiction crisis.

NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray writes of the struggle to find treatment for anxiety, addiction and depression for her daughter, Chiara, and her conclusion that the mental health system in this country is «broken,» causing the country to face a crisis of care.

In the face of roughly 11 deaths each week in Erie County due to opioid drug overdoses, the County Legislature is poised to approve a «crisis response plan» today that would better connect those suffering from addiction with services and expand Health Department programs aimed add addressing the epidemiIn the face of roughly 11 deaths each week in Erie County due to opioid drug overdoses, the County Legislature is poised to approve a «crisis response plan» today that would better connect those suffering from addiction with services and expand Health Department programs aimed add addressing the epidemiin Erie County due to opioid drug overdoses, the County Legislature is poised to approve a «crisis response plan» today that would better connect those suffering from addiction with services and expand Health Department programs aimed add addressing the epidemic.

At a time when the nation is grappling with an opioid crisis, hundreds of researchers, addiction experts and service - providers are meeting in Buffalo to discuss prevention strategies.

On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo (D - NY) announced the appointment of a task force aimed at ending what he called a crisis of heroin and opioid addiction plaguing families and communities in New York.

«At a time when we are experiencing an unprecedented addiction crisis, and given the reality that Suffolk County leads the State of New York in heroin overdoses, the thought that the District Attorney may have spared drug dealers in order to protect corrupt politicians is beyond horrifying,» said Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi (R - Islip).

Governor Andrew Cuomo has appointed a task force aimed at ending what he called a crisis of heroin and opioid addiction continuing to plague families and communities in New York.

The State Senate Task Force on heroin & Opioid Addiction have issued a 4 - part plan to combat the crisis in New York State.

The polls are part of community effort by Prescription for Progress: United against opioid addiction, a newly formed coalition of of leaders in healthcare, media, law enforcement, education and business in New York's Capital Region aimed at raising awareness and taking steps to mitigate the crisis.

A pre-clinical study led by Indiana University scientists reports a promising step forward in the search for pain relief methods without the addictive side effects behind the country's current opioid addiction crisis.

This collection of his and their answers covers the science related to timely topics such as the addictions behind the opioid crisis and why the phrase «time flies when you're having fun» rings true in the brain.

In a letter to Apple, Jana Partners LLC, and the California State Teachers» Retirement System (also known as CalSTRS)-- they control about $ 2 billion of Apple shares — call youth phone addiction a growing public health crisis and urge Apple to make it easier for parents to control their children's screen time and to fund studies that would reveal the true consequences of smartphone use on mental health.

Harmful herbs to be mindful of include Ephedra (Ma Huang), cola nut or strong black tea as these are very stimulatory in nature and may trigger long - term addiction and withdrawal issues in addition to being known for triggering adrenal crisis.

Nor will another trending topic of drug addiction hurt the chances of Heroin (e), which not only deals forcefully with the much talked - about opioid crisis, but also does it by focusing on the heroic efforts of three women leading the charge in West Virginia.

There are many professionals who can offer help when someone is in crisis or may be experiencing the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or addiction.

Opioid addiction is often described as an «equal opportunity» problem that can afflict people from all races and walks of life, but while true enough, this obscures the fact that the opioid crisis has particularly affected some of the poorest regions of the country, such as Appalachia, and that people living in poverty are especially at risk for...

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We saw a lot of severe crises associated with substance abuse and addiction in the late 1990's and early 2000's.

That can trigger a «death spiral of neglect,» said Harrell, in which lawyers — especially sole practitioners — find themselves in crisis with such illnesses as addiction, anxiety or depression.

There is also information on addictions, and if you or someone you know needs help, a list of programs that offer assistance to lawyers in crisis.

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From women escaping violence to youth overcoming addictions - Abbotsford Community Services helps people in crisis.

Apple was criticised earlier this year by two of its own shareholders, who urged the company to address a «growing public health crisis» of smartphone addiction in young people.

The company was responding to a pair of Apple shareholders who wrote an open letter last week arguing that the iPhone - maker needs to tackle what's seen as a «growing public health crisis» of smartphone addiction in young people.

Expertise in working with individuals suffering from addictions, mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and major depression, and with those in acute crisis who may attempt suicide.

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My professional experience in the areas of wellness and mental health has led me to work with diverse populations, specifically in the areas of trauma; intra-family violence; post-traumatic stress disorder; HIV / AIDS; gay and transgender health; sexuality; families in crisis and addictions.

I have had many valuable experiences in working with individuals addressing crisis, abuse, depression, anxiety, tension, neglect, adjustment, addiction, and especially trauma.»

I specialize in assisting clients who have experienced trauma, grief, addictions, anxiety, depression, crisis pregnancy, infertility, and adoption.