by Bill Kellaway | Jul 9, 2019 | Alcoholism, Drug Rehab in the News
Quitting alcohol may improve health-related quality of life for women, especially their mental well-being, according to a study from Hong Kong published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “More evidence suggests caution in recommending moderate...
by Bill Kellaway | Jul 1, 2019 | Drug Rehab in the News
The downsides of drug abuse are so clear that one would imagine smarter folks would stay away from them. The research suggests otherwise. Numerous studies have confirmed the link between intelligence and substance abuse. However, the mechanism for this correlation has...
by Bill Kellaway | May 2, 2019 | Opiates, Drug Rehab in the News
CEO founder and four other top administrators were discovered guilty on Thursday in a plan including fixes and kickbacks to doctors who recommended a lot of a fentanyl splash to patients who didn’t require the painkiller. Following 15 days of considerations, a...
by Bill Kellaway | Apr 23, 2019 | Drug Rehab in the News, Opiates
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted final approval of the first generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, commonly known as Narcan, a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The agency is also planning new...
by Bill Kellaway | Apr 17, 2019 | Opiates, Drug Rehab in the News
In an effort to address the opioid epidemic throughout the state, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is implementing the California Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Expansion Project. The California MAT Expansion Project aims to increase...
by Bill Kellaway | Apr 4, 2019 | Drug Rehab in the News
The rating system would drive improvement by setting a standard in the industry and increasing transparency and accountability. Five states are partnering with national nonprofit Shatterproof to create the Rating System for Addiction Treatment Programs — a system...