New York City has a major heroin epidemic on its hands, much like other major metropolitan areas around the country. The upswing in heroin use, abuse, and overdose deaths in NYC has led to widespread concern, especially as studies show drug use moving into higher-income New York neighborhoods. Queens, New York, has been hit hard…
New York City’s New Laws May Facilitate Better Heroin And Drug Addiction Treatment When people out-of-state think of New York City, they often think of high drug use rates. New York City does have a significant heroin problem, but legislators are coming up with new plans to combat it. New York City is moving away…
It’s a highly debated topic: are phones and tablets harmful to a child’s mental health? He is at the forefront of this subject and is advocating for parents to significantly cut their children’s screen time. One of the most interesting facts about addiction is that it isn’t limited to drugs and alcohol. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras…
Drug use in Connecticut poses a compelling threat to public health. According to the National Survey on Drug Use, Connecticut ranks in the top 10 for dependence on illicit drugs for adults aged 18 to 25. Drug-related incidents claim more lives than motor vehicle accidents or incidents involving firearms. Opioids remain a primary concern, with…
More Americans are consistently taking prescription drugs than ever before. The debate goes on about why. Some cite increases in health concerns, others indicate medical professionals are responsible, and some point to “big pharma” pushing pills. What is clear is the need for change. An average of three out of every five adults are on…