From the supergroup, The Supremes, to her solo career in music and film, legendary singer and performerDiana Ross has become a household ... Read More
Substance Abuse
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
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
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
Lung Cancer One of Many Reasons Not to Smoke
About 189,910 new cancer cases were expected to be diagnosed among Blacks in 2016. One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the black ... Read More
Unused Meds: One Man’s Relief Could Be Another’s Opioid Addiction
Surgery patients are usually prescribed opioids to ease postoperative aching, but more than two-thirds end up with leftover ... Read More
Do You Have A Fatty Liver? Why Knowing May Save Your Life
Fat in your liver is a normal thing. However, too much can cause serious health issues for you. The liver is a meaty organ on the right side ... Read More
Here’s How Your Benefits Support Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Mental health and substance abuse disorders affect a substantial amount of individuals in the United States. It is estimated that 1 in 5 ... Read More
First FDA-Approved App Released to Help Treat Substance Abuse
This isn’t your average app. This app heals… Clinically proven to increase abstinence in patients suffering from substance abuse and expand ... Read More