Deni Carise

Supporting employees affected by #addiction—which incl. ppl in #recovery & ppl seeking recovery, & their family members—can improve productivity, decrease healthcare costs & reduce injuries & absenteeism. #RFW @alisonjoneswebb @treatmentmag treatmentmagazine.com/recovery-frien…

Expansion of legalized #marijuana in U.S. has not been accompanied by regulations strong enough to protect #publichealth, according to new white paper from @USC's @SchaefferCenter for Health Policy & Economics, spec. citing insufficient limits on potency. healthpolicy.usc.edu/research/feder…

In a recent @JAMANetwork commentary, @ONDCP's @DrGupta46 says lack of real-time data for fatal & nonfatal #drug #overdoses undermines ability to respond in timely manner & evaluate effectiveness of programs, calling for national tracking system. ja.ma/3v8vvxl

#Drug #addiction has long been a problem in Afghanistan, the world’s biggest producer of #opium & #heroin & now a major source of #meth, fueled by persistent poverty, decades of war, & Taliban rule. @washingtonpost @AP washingtonpost.com/world/ap-photo…

A Pennsylvania physician is being sued for allegedly, recklessly prescribing a patient @ 7,400 #oxycodone pills & 1,700 #amphetamine pills in the span of 4 yrs, which led to #addiction. #accountability @MedReporterMike @medpagetoday medpagetoday.com/special-report…

With at least 1,274 #overdose deaths in Philadelphia in 2021 — the city’s greatest death toll to date — chances are we all know someone at risk. TY @aubreyjwhelan for sharing these helpful resources! #substanceusedisorder #addiction @phillyinquirer inquirer.com/news/opioid-dr…

As #drug #overdose deaths skyrocketed during pandemic due to isolation, economic hardship, etc., Black & Native Americans suffered disproportionately, according to data released by @CDCgov last week. @JanHoffmanNYT @NYTimes nytimes.com/2022/07/19/hea…

Photographer Jordan Gale was born into a tumultuous life, w/ a family history of #substanceabuse. His ongoing photo series titled “Don’t Be This Way Forever” documents the journey & sparks conversation. @jordangalephoto @dickerman_k @washingtonpost washingtonpost.com/photography/20…

Yes! We can break the cycle of #addiction & #stigma w/ more moments like this: man says when one police officer reached out to hold his hand rather than handcuffing it, he felt like he was finally seen as a man. @medscape medscape.com/viewarticle/97…

Please, as states consider legalizing #psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms) for the #treatment of #depression, #anxiety & SUD, can we strongly encourage ppl to use only under the supervision of a medical professional? #safetyfirst @Michael_Ollove @pewtrusts pew.org/3aAqCWU

Two bipartisan bills recently passed in the House seek to address growing crisis by helping colleges create evidence-based policies & procedures for increased #mentalhealth issues & #addiction on campuses. @meghanbrinkk @insidehighered insidehighered.com/news/2022/07/1…

New nat'l #988Lifeline launched last Saturday during an uptick in ppl seeking help for #substanceusedisorders & #mentalhealth issues. Do increased calls for help reflect more #addiction & mental illness, or a greater willingness to reach out? @PsychToday psychologytoday.com/us/blog/harm-r…

It’s nearly impossible for an #overdose to be caused by brief contact w/ #fentanyl, yet we continue to see videos that claim so -- sadly, these videos elevate danger for those truly at risk, esp. when immediate care is needed. @ZachWritesStuff @NYTmag nytimes.com/2022/07/13/mag…

Giving more patients at-home access to #opioidusedisorder medication #methadone during the pandemic did not lead to more #overdose deaths, nationwide study shows. MAT (incl. therapy) is vital to address #opioidcrisis. @USNews usnews.com/news/health-ne…

At this week's @Outfest, filmmakers focus on #addiction in #LGBTQ community w/ personal new project - "Hopefully, people see it as a message of course correction & #hope." @elainapatton @TODAYshow today.com/popculture/pop…

E-cig maker @JUULvapor is facing a lawsuit in NY accusing it of fueling teen #nicotine #addiction through deceptive & misleading marketing. Why don't we fix the ad laws that allow this to keep happening w/ all addictive substances? @brenpiers @Reuters reuters.com/legal/governme…

3 major U.S. #drug distributors were accused of causing a health crisis by distribtng 81 MILLION pills over 8 yrs in 1 West Virginia county (Cabell County w/ just 93,000 residents) ravaged by #opioid #addiction. Judge ruled in their favor last wk. @NPR @AP npr.org/2022/07/04/110…

Just 5% of patients with an #alcohol-related diagnosis were prescribed the medication proven & approved to treat alcohol use disorder (#AUD). More education & awareness are absolutely necessary! @ValentinoWrites @PsychCongress hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/pcn/news/…

The opposite of #addiction is #connection. So proud to partner up w/ #Sober AF Entertainment, #SAFE, @DukeSoberAF1 to support their substance-free events, resources, & community. youtu.be/aBYbRSWyR_0

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