Millions of Americans with back pain take powerful and potentially addictive opioid painkillers. But in a new survey, many say the drugs ... Read More
Substance Abuse
3 Steps To Get Through Alcohol Dependency
Are you dealing with alcohol dependency? Alcoholism has been a perennial problem affecting American society for decades. It has taken a ... Read More
Is Marijuana Medicine? The Good & Bad
s Marijuana users beware and do your research before you use marijuana as medicine! The high may clear your mind or set you at ease. ... Read More
Diana Ross: Her Personal Journey Through ‘The Blues’
From the supergroup, The Supremes, to her solo career in music and film, legendary singer and performerDiana Ross has become a household ... Read More
Smokey Robinson: “I Almost Died”
Legendary singer and songwriter William "Smokey" Robinson contacted COVID after spending time on the road right before Christmas of 2020. ... Read More
Bobby Brown At 53: “God Isn’t Finished With Me Yet”
Singer Bobby Brown has been through a lot in life: From being a hit singer in a group, to being kicked out. Then going on a successful tour ... Read More
What Are The Medication-Based Treatment Options For Opioid Addiction
Yesterday morning, I was seeing patients with a colleague of mine, a physician and medical director of a large clinic providing medical care ... Read More
Intravenous Drug Use of Opioids and HIV transmission: Opioids 101
Opioids are natural and synthetic derivatives of opium, a compound produced by the poppy plant. Opium and its derivatives have been used for ... Read More
Wendy Williams Reveals She’s Been Living In A ‘Sober House’
Wendy Williams has always been one to tell it like it is--wether you like it or not. She's essentially built her brand on her willingness to ... Read More
Cold/Flu Safety: Opioid Cough & Cold Medicines 18 & Older Only
Although we may let our kids sing along to the latest in ‘lean’ infused music, that doesn’t mean the FDA is here for it. Whether your child ... Read More
Does Marijuana Use Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Bad news for Mary Jane enthusiasts. According to a new study, pot could restrict blood flow to the brain, which in turn, may affect your ... Read More
From The ‘War On Drugs’ To ‘National Health Emergency’: Opioid Addiction & Health Disparities In Black Communities
The United States is battling one of the deadliest public health crises in our history. Drug overdoses have now become the leading cause of ... Read More