Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in an apartment in New York City with a needle in his arm and heroin within the apartment, an obvious loss to the …
New Prescription Painkiller Approval Causes Worry
Florida had been hit as hard as just about any other state in the country with the prescription drug abuse epidemic. State officials scrambled to amend laws regarding “pill mill” …
Taking the High Out of Marijuana
Big international news hit this weekend when scientists with INSERM in France reportedly discovered a molecule that will inhibit the effect of cannabis. The results of the research were published …
Resolutions to Live Drug-Free
Millions of people around the world are looking ahead to 2014 and deciding what things they want to accomplish or change in their lives. Many people have New Year’s resolutions …
Judge Seeks Treatment – Gulf Breeze Recovery
Broward County circuit judge Gisele Pollack recently admitted to a local news channel that she had sought treatment again for substance abuse issues. The revalation comes after she stormed off …
Increase in ADHD Diagnoses and Profits
Have an active kid with a shorter attention span? Watch out because chances have become more likely that someone in the education and/or healthcare field will try and diagnose him …
Florida Congressman and Cocaine – Gulf Breeze Recovery
Freshman Congressman Trey Radel arrested on October 28th after purchasing cocaine from an undercover narcotics agent. Freshman Congressman Trey Radel (R – FL) held a press conference last night following pleading …
Recognizing Red Ribbon Week
Each year Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd through the 31st. Created by the National Family Partnership in 1985, the celebration is often called national drug prevention week. …
FL Decrease in Prescription Drug-Related Fatalities
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement cited a report last week indicating that overall deaths in the state caused by prescription drugs had decreased nearly 10 percent last year. The …
The Dangers of Molly (Powdered MDMA)
Molly is the street name for a powdered form of the drug MDMA, also known as Ecstasy. It is typically white, unlike the colorful pills of the past, and is …