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Military Veterans at High Risk for Developing Addiction
John Bathen | 10 October

Many soldiers who return home from war are often faced with battling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or some form of

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FDA Commissioner Called to Step Down
John Bathen | 9 October

Members of anti-addiction groups are calling for FDA Commission, Dr. Margaret A. Hamburg to step down from her position. They

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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
John Bathen | 7 October

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Substance abuse is something over 25 million Americans deal with on a daily

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How Blood Vessels React to Cocaine
John Bathen | 6 October

Scientific research has shown us how the whole brain reacts to cocaine, but do we know how blood vessels react?

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Addiction Rates Higher in Rural Areas
John Bathen | 3 October

Statistics show that the overdose death rate has been rising since the early 1990’s, especially in rural areas. This is

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New Pill Form of Heroin Circulating in New Jersey
John Bathen | 2 October

Pitman Police warn citizens that there is a new form of heroin circulating in the area. This new form is

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College Students Create Nail Polish That Detects Drugs
John Bathen | 1 October

Four undergraduate students at North Carolina State University have created a nail polish called “Undercover Colors” that will change colors

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N.J. Assembly Committee Passes Important Bills
John Bathen | 30 September

The New Jersey Assembly committee has passed a bill defining addiction as a mental illness. The bill was drafted by

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Long-Term Drug Use Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
John Bathen | 29 September

According to a study published by the British Medical Journal, long-term prescription drug use can increase your risk of developing

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Return Your Drugs
John Bathen | 26 September

About 70 percent of people gain access to drugs for the first time through family and friends’ medicine cabinets. Often

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Have you re-enrolled for Medicaid? Learn more about changes that could affect your coverage.