New Bill Sparks Debate on Sober Homes in Pennsylvania
Addiction counselors are worried about the effect of proposed legislation on sober homes in Pennsylvania and their residents. The Pennsylvania State Senate bill is being described by proponents as an attempt to make sober living homes safer. The new law would impose enhanced sentences on people committing drug crimes within 1,000 feet of a recovery […]
‘Mormon Wives’ Star Opens Up on Fentanyl Addiction
A reality star’s fentanyl addiction was the subject of a popular podcast recently. Dakota Mortensen, star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, spoke candidly about how taking pain pills as a teenager led to one of the darkest periods of his life, People reports. The Mormon Wives fentanyl story has since drawn national attention and […]
Study: Marijuana Edibles Tied to Heart Disease
A new study has uncovered a sobering link between marijuana edibles and early heart disease. The study on the effects of marijuana on cardiovascular health showed some results that even surprised the researchers and brought up important questions for further research. The data suggest that people who use marijuana chronically have lower vascular function and […]
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Erie County Fentanyl Laced with Industrial Chemicals
There’s a new threat looming over northwestern Pennsylvania. Erie County fentanyl is now being adulterated with industrial chemicals. And it’s claiming lives. Street fentanyl laced with Tinuvin 770 has been found across the county. Also known as BTMPS, Tinuvin 770 is an industrial grade corrosive. This widely available chemical is a white powder indistinguishable from […]
Coast Guard Cocaine Seizure Hits $211M at Florida Port
A massive Coast Guard cocaine seizure resulted in more than $200M in illicit drugs being just offloaded at a sun-swept Florida port. And while most people think of the USCG as the military branch that searches for boats that have gone missing or make sure that partying off the coast doesn’t go too far, the […]
Ohio Youth Prison Drug Smuggling Leads to Arrest
An Ohio youth prison drug smuggling scandal could mean big trouble for the facility’s former manager. In addition to allegations of smuggling drugs and other contraband into the facility, the Circleville woman is also facing charges for engaging in inappropriate relationships with incarcerated teens under her care. During her time as deputy superintendent at the […]
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