Mentally Ill at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
A recent study revealed that people who suffer severe mental ilness are 53 percent more likely to develop heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, compared to the general population.
Trump Condones Killing of Addicts in the Philippines
The hit list is long and innocent people plagued with the disease of addiction are dying in Southeast Asia. Filipino dictator Rodrigo Duterte is on a witch hunt for drug addicts and anyone involved in the drug trade.
Over-The-Counter Vitamins To Treat Bipolar Addiction?
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all scrap our medications and take vitamins instead? It’s a pipe dream. Or is it?
Mentally Ill Should Be Exempt From Capital Punishment
Six states have proposed legislation that would outlaw capital punishment for people with severe mental illness.
What Hillary Clinton Will Do for Your Mental Health
Hillary Clinton is on our side. Those of us with mental illness will have an ally in the White House if she becomes president.
Researchers One Step Closer to Demarcation of Bipolar Gene
Scientists and researchers are closing in on identifying the genetic cause of bipolar disorder, according to a new study.
Purple Pain: Fentanyl Kills Prince
Prince — who suffered from incapacitating hip pain due to years performing in high heels — died from an accidental opioid overdose, the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office revealed Thursday.
Macklemore and Obama Team Up to Tackle Opioid Addiction
Recovering opioid addict, activist, and artist Macklemore paid a special visit to the White House on Saturday to talk addiction with President Obama.
Anti-Opioid Bill Passes in the House, Obama Expected to Sign Into Law
Opioid-overdose deaths have nearly tripled since 2000, and Congress is finally doing something about it. Several bills passed in the House on Thursday to combat opioid addiction.
How to Dispose of Medication
Roughly 46,000 Americans die each year from drug-related deaths, according to the DEA. More than half of those are from prescription opioids and heroin. Here’s three ways you can get rid of your old medication responsibly so that it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands..
