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July 19, 2019 What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds, Including CBD FDA CONSUMER UPDATE (07/17) – […] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognizes the significant public interest in cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. However, there are many unanswered questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing CBD. Read more A Peek into Opioid Users’ Brains as They Try to Quit AP NEWS (07/09) – [...] Government scientists are starting to peek into the brains of people caught in the nation’s opioid epidemic, to see if medicines proven to treat addiction, like methadone, do more than ease the cravings and withdrawal. Read more Scientists Have Found That Anorexia Is Linked to Metabolism CNN (07/16) – […] Anorexia is commonly treated as a purely psychiatric disorder -- it's why treatments are primarily focused on behavioral therapy. With this research, more attention would be given to the metabolic components of the illness when providing treatment, which could help improve treatment and save lives. Read more Five Takeaways from the DEA’s Pain Pill Database THE WASHINGTON POST (07/16) – For the first time ever, a database maintained by the Drug Enforcement Administration that tracks the path of every single pain pill sold in the United States — from manufacturers and distributors to pharmacies in every town and city — is being made public. Read more Association of Marijuana Laws with Teen Marijuana Use: New Estimates from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveys JAMA NETWORK (07/08) – […] Consistent with the results of previous researchers, there was no evidence that the legalization of medical marijuana encourages marijuana use among youth. Read more New York Raises Statewide Smoking Age to 21 TIME (07/16) – New York will raise its smoking age from 18 to 21 under legislation signed into law Tuesday by the state’s governor. The change, which takes effect in 120 days, will apply to the sales of traditional tobacco products as well as electronic cigarettes and vaporizers. Read more Drug Overdose Deaths Drop in U.S. for First Time Since 1990 THE NEW YORK TIMES (07/17) – Three decades of ever-escalating deaths from drug overdoses in the United States may have come to an end, according to preliminary government data made public Wednesday. Total drug overdose deaths in America declined by around 5 percent last year, the first drop since 1990.Read more Cannabis Treatment Counters Addiction: First Study of Its Kind MEDICAL XPRESS (07/15) – An Australian study has demonstrated that cannabis-based medication helps tackle dependency on cannabis, one of the most widely used drugs globally. Read more More Kids Are Getting Placed in Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use NPR (07/15) – The number of cases of children entering the foster care system due to parental drug use has more than doubled since 2000, according to research published this week in JAMA Pediatrics. Read more Access to Primary Care Clinics for Patients with Chronic Pain Receiving Opioids JAMA NETWORK (07/12) – […] The findings suggest that access to primary care may be reduced for patients taking prescription opioids, which could lead to unintended consequences, such as conversion to illicit substances or poor management of other mental and physical comorbidities. Read more Does Marijuana Hurt or Help Your Brain? Scientists Rush to Study the Drug’s Impact PBS (07/10) – [...] Research is showing that if you're smoking weed that is high in THC, the odds of developing a psychotic disorder are higher than if you're smoking weed that's low in THC. Read more Giving Up Alcohol Boosts Mental Health in Women WEBMD (07/09) – For women, quitting drinking may be linked to a significant improvement in mental health, according to a study published online this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Read more Under New North Carolina Law, Drug Dealers Could Be Charged with Second-Degree Murder CNN (07/09) – [...] The "death by distribution" act, signed into law Monday by Gov. Roy Cooper, allows prosecutors to charge dealers with a Class B2 felony, which carries a penalty of up to 40 years in prison, if they have a previous unlawful distribution conviction. Read more Facebook Is Censoring Posts That Could Save Opioid Users' Lives VICE (07/02) – […] In its efforts to stop opioid sales on the site, Facebook appears to be blocking people who warn users about poisonous batches of drugs or who supply materials used to test for fentanyls and other contaminants. Read more Membership Status Membership Expiration Date: Not a Member If you are not a current member, Join Now! Membership Benefits Disclaimer: The Addiction & Recovery eNews is a news service for the addiction profession which aims to give wide coverage to news and to the variety of views and opinions on all aspects of the subjects that are of interest to the profession. NAADAC does not necessarily endorse the opinions or views put forth in these articles, and neither guarantees the accuracy of the information provided by external sources/links nor accepts responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from the use of such data. Table of Contents - What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-Derived Compounds, Including CBD - A Peek into Opioid Users’ Brains as They Try to Quit - Scientists Have Found That Anorexia Is Linked to Metabolism - Five Takeaways from the DEA’s Pain Pill Database - Association of Marijuana Laws with Teen Marijuana Use: New Estimates from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveys - New York Raises Statewide Smoking Age to 21 - Drug Overdose Deaths Drop in U.S. for First Time Since 1990 - Cannabis Treatment Counters Addiction: First Study of Its Kind - More Kids Are Getting Placed in Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use - Access to Primary Care Clinics for Patients with Chronic Pain Receiving Opioids - Does Marijuana Hurt or Help Your Brain? Scientists Rush to Study the Drug’s Impact - Giving Up Alcohol Boosts Mental Health in Women - Under New North Carolina Law, Drug Dealers Could Be Charged with Second-Degree Murder - Facebook Is Censoring Posts That Could Save Opioid Users' Lives

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The Joy of Saying YES to the Addict I Love | The Fix

The Joy of Saying YES to the Addict I Love | The Fix: Karen had to let go of her addicted son in order for them both to heal. Years later, her son is sober, healthy, and helping others. Here is their journey in their own words.

Warning: Detoxing in Jail May Lead to Severe Injury or Death | The Fix

Warning: Detoxing in Jail May Lead to Severe Injury or Death | The Fix: Given the undeniable and inextricable link between jails and dangerous withdrawal from drugs and alcohol, isn’t it time that more jails had adequate detox infrastructure and medical personnel?

Light fills the darkest places

Each week we head to the streets, we are convinced that we do not meet prostitutes but we meet daughters. We can feel the heart of God longing for the return of His daughters. On one of these days, we were fortunate enough to meet a girl who was out for the first time. We could feel the hesitation of her heart and how desperation's end had brought her here. We shared with her about the love and grace of God that she hadn't yet met a single "client" even though she had been out for nearly four hours. She agreed as tears came rolling down her face. We shared with her what God was saying to her and as we did, we witnessed God pouring out His love over her. After our conversation, she decided that this wouldn't be her story so she went back to where she was staying. We stayed in contact with her so the next note we received was that she was headed back to her hometown. A few days after, we received another message saying she was called into an interview. A few days after that, we got to rejoice with her that she had gotten a job. We met her in the darkest of places but we celebrated as the light of the world did what He did best. This month, we ask prayers for: the new girls we will be receiving at Hadassah House this year the recording for the new album happening this week God encounters for the students at the School of David (ends 7/28) more volunteers for all that God is doing in Shores Philly the dreams that we're dreaming with the Lord especially at Shores Fortaleza, Somos a Casa the health, well-being, and families of our missionaries We'd love to hear from you! Contact us at info@shoresofgrace.com

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In the News: Deaths From Drug Overdoses Likely Fell for First Time in Almost 30 Years

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Deaths From Drug Overdoses Likely Fell for First Time in Almost 30 Years Drug overdose deaths appear to have fallen for the first time in almost 30 years, according to preliminary figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More Death Rates From Opioids Highest in Areas With Most Painkiller Prescriptions Opioid-related death rates between 2006 and 2012 were highest in rural communities in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia with a disproportionate share of opioid painkiller prescriptions, according to an analysis by The Washington Post. Read More   Number of Children Entering Foster Care Soared Due to Parents’ Substance Use A new study finds the number of U.S. children entering foster care rose dramatically because of parental substance use between 2000 to 2017, HealthDay reports. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend Future of State Opioid Crisis Grants in Question The future of grants given to states for opioid addiction prevention, treatment and recovery is in question, The New York Times reports. Read More Anti-Tobacco Group Calls Juul CEO Apology to Parents “Fake” The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids this week criticized an apology to parents by the CEO of e-cigarette maker Juul, calling it “fake.” Read More Other Headlines of Interest New York raises statewide smoking age from 18 to 21 for tobacco, electronic cigarettes and vaporizers (New York Daily News) Reckitt to pay $1.4 billion to end U.S. opioid addiction treatment probes (Reuters) America's Complex History With Tobacco, From 'The Marlboro Man' To E-Cigarettes (WBUR) Mixing Alcohol And Sun? Beware, A Buzz Begets A Faster Burn (NPR) Opinion: Even Heroes Can Struggle With Addiction (The Wall Street Journal) OxyContin Made The Sacklers Rich. Now It’s Tearing Them Apart. (The Wall Street Journal) Oklahoma lawyers at trial's end say opioid 'kingpin' J&J fueled epidemic (Reuters) If you flush drugs down the toilet, you could be creating 'meth gators,' police in Tennessee say (CNN) Opinion: How Congress can expand access to addiction treatment — immediately (The Hill) How exercise is helping extreme athletes and others in Colorado battle addiction (The Colorado Sun) How the Opioid Crisis Arrived at New York’s Commuter Hubs (The New York Times) Vaporized: America’s E-cigarette Addiction (CNBC) Man ‘trapped in a bottle’ high above Times Square warns of scourge caused by opioid addiction (PIX11) Pain Meds As Public Nuisance? Oklahoma Tests A Legal Strategy For Opioid Addiction (NPR) What to call someone who uses heroin? (Boston University School of Medicine)

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