On Friday, JAMA Network Open published critical information for parents across the nation. The article indicates that recent and past parental marijuana use confers a heightened risk for use of marijuana and other substances by adolescent and young adult offspring who live in the same household. The article was completed by the U.S. Substance Abuse […]
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Man pleads guilty in an opioid theft case
Man plead guilty to two counts of possession of controlled substance, namely Methylphenidate (commonly known as Ritalin) and Oxycodone, an opioid pain medication. As the drugs were stolen from Belau National Hospital Pharmacy, he plead guilty to theft in second degree as well. In the first plea hearing that took place last month, the court had […]
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Inside the mind of a former self-confessed drug addict: A story of reform
“I knew I’m going to have to share my story. Even if one person is saved by my story or if they’re going to change or reform back, that’s what I am meant to do.”– Jacob Yangilmau, self-confessed former drug addict The first high had brought a former self-confessed drug addict to the many lows […]