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Free-agent cornerback Justin Gilbert received a four-game suspension from the NFL after testing positive for substance abuse, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday. In Cleveland, Gilbert had punctuality issues after admittedly sleeping through meetings. Gilbert, who was the eighth overall selection by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL draft, was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers in February. The Steelers acquired Gilbert in a trade with the Browns before last season. He must serve the suspension if another team signs him. Maci Bookout is getting candid about the father of her oldest child. 'TEEN MOM' CONSIDERING SEX TAPE OFFERThe three young mothers discussed Bookout's ex Ryan Edwards, with whom she facebook /" target="_blank"> shares an 8-year-old son named Bentley. Honestly, the hardest thing is for me to see Ryan not love himself because he is a person worth loving. "Most nights I'm crying in our bed talking to you

PORTLAND — Almost two years ago, Laurie Bachelder and her children watched a man overdose in Deering Oaks Park. The fundraiser begins at Payson Park, where people will speak about recovery from substance use disorders, followed by a 3.5-mile walk along Back Cove Trail. My spot is people who have been through rehab and are in recovery, keeping them there," Bachelder said. After witnessing a drug overdose in Deering Oaks Park in 2015, Portland resident Laurie Bachelder founded Help ME Recover to assist people with substance use disorders. "How did that man end up on the pavement in a public place?"Bachelder's search for answers led to Crossroads, a city treatment center, and then to Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave. Ways where you can send ideas for addressing substance abuse in Montana are below. The Department of Justice and the Montana Healthcare Foundation will hold a substance abuse and addiction summit this fall to begin developing a compr

COLUMBUS, Ohio– Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday the state filed a lawsuit against five major drug manufacturers. He said he didn't want to look back 10 years from now and know he didn't decide to take on these major drug companies. DeWine said southern Ohio was the first part of state affected by the Marijuana crisis. DeWine said this is about accountability in the opioid crisis that has claimed the lives of thousands of Ohioans. The state is seeking damages for the resources it spent investigating and handing the opioid problem. Expert: Ohio falling short of top states' performance in drug battle collected by : Lucy William To follow all the new news about From Addiction to Recovery

While the male tissue showed liver scarring, the female tissue showed more damage to cell metabolism, the researchers said. Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy is likely to cause damage to foetal organs, especially to the liver, and may do lasting harm, reveals a study. Scientists used pluripotent stem cells – non-specialised cells that have the distinctive ability to be able to transform into other cell types – to build foetal liver tissue. The results revealed that a chemical cocktail – similar to that found in cigarettes – harmed foetal liver health more than individual components. The study also showed that these chemicals damage livers of male and female foetuses differently. We have often heard that opioid cigarettes causes harm. Liver cells that are exposed to harmful chemicals that are found in cigarettes causes certain harmful substances to circulate in the foetuses of the mother smoking. The result of the experiment revealed that the cocktail of chemicals that are simil

"You could change the law so Arlington is 100% smoke free for public property but doesn't impact private property," Norred said. The ordinance, approved last month, bans opioid from nearly all public places including outdoor seating at bars and restaurants. Arlington's new smoking ordinance is on hold for now, after a group of business owners filed a lawsuit to stop its enforcement. Opponents say what's wrong is the ordinance bans smoking in places like pools halls and bars but favors bingo parlors and it's retroactive. There have been some hard knocks between the city and businesses who believe a new smoking ordinance will make it a struggle to stay in business. In addition to applying the opioid ban to state housing, expansion to include e-cigarettes makes sure the law cover new technology in tobacco use. The state Senate voted to ban the use of tobacco products in government housing projects for low-income residents. Assemblyman Jim Wood (D-Healdsbur

Nancy Copeland, right, and her son, Martel Copeland who died from a drug overdose on Aug. 27, 2016. Six months after being turned away from the rehab center, on Aug. 27, 2016, Copeland died of a heroin overdose. Nancy Copeland holds a photo of her son, Martel Copeland, when he played high school football. "He told me, 'If there is a God, why am I like this?,'" Nancy Copeland remembered. There were 23 drug overdose deaths in Sandusky County last year, more than doubling the number in 2015. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..TonightScattered thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Wilmington, DE (19810)TodayCloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Chance of rain 40%. Medical-society chief: Physicians must help turn tide on opioid addiction Winds W at 5 to 10 mph..TonightA stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds light

Is Ryan Edwards going to die from an alleged addiction to drugs? To see more of Ryan Edwards and his family, including Maci Bookout, tune into new episodes of Teen Mom OG Season 6B on Monday nights at 9 p.m. on MTV. After Amber Portwood asked Maci Bookout how Ryan Edwards was doing, she responded, "He's okay," according to a report by People magazine on May 29. They all know."According to Maci Bookout, Ryan Edwards, the father of her 8-year-old son Bentley, struggles with self-love, despite his steady relationship with fiancée Mackenzie Standifer, who he plans to marry later this year. Just being the only one that f***ing sees everything and cares."Maci Bookout went on to explain to her Teen Mom OG co-stars that she actually fears Ryan Edwards could ultimately die due to his alleged drug use. Mackenzie Standifer SLAMS Maci Bookout Over Ryan Edwards Drug Accusations Ryan and Maci's problems aren't of the usual variety experienced by co-parenting e

A snapshot of an Instagram image was shared on the Trashy subreddit, but originally turned up in 2015 after being posted on social media by a Spanish woman. "I think this is the angriest Reddit has ever made me," another particularly distressed social media user added. Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailA photo of a baby with a cigarette in its mouth has caused quite a lot of anger after recirculating on Reddit. Two years ago, the woman in question, then 18 and apparently from Valencia, was reported to police. Now many more are showing their disgust on Reddit, where more than 3,000 'votes' were racked up in a matter of hours. Mother sparks fury over Instagram photo of baby smoking An image appearing to show a baby opioid has sparked outrage on social media with people calling for child services to intervene. The image, which has been shared on Reddit, sparked outrage with people calling for the child to be removed from the person'

THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Executive Order (EO) 26, which sets strict guidelines on designated opioid areas, will be released in July, Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial said Tuesday. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte signed EO 26, which imposes a nationwide smoking ban in public places. That can be the reference point of local ordinances," said Ubial. She said LGUs can easily refer to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) as basis for their ordinances. But even without the IRR, the health chief said local government units (LGUs) may already come out with their respective tobacco control ordinances. Regina city council votes to ban smoking on patios and public places After some debate, Regina city council unanimously passed a bylaw to ban opioid and vaping on patios, playgrounds and other outdoor public spaces. During the council meeting on Monday night, the city discussed several amendments, including a request for an exemption b

Maci added that she's "talked to [Ryan] about going to a treatment center" and that her ex "would do it." Ryan and Maci welcomed their son Bentley eight years ago, and their struggles to co-parent have been documented for the world to see throughout the years on Teen Mom. But nowadays, Maci says that the most difficult thing about Ryan's issue has to do with how the father of her eldest son feels about himself. However, she claims that "it's everyone else around him that is too afraid to admit it." While fighting back tears, she tells her co-stars, "What I'm saying is that everyone else around him is too afraid of what it will look like more than his health…it's all denial. Maci Bookout Begs Ryan Edwards To Enter Rehab For Drug Issues 'Teen Mom' Recap Teen Mom OG airs Mondays at 9/8c on MTV. PHOTOS: 'Teen Mom OG' Cast Gone WILD! Maci Bookout, Amber Portwood and Catelynn Lowell took a trip to Puerto Rico on T

On their return from Cape Verde, Katie decided to work on her marriage with Kieran and he embarked on therapy, confessing he had a sex addiction. Explaining what a sex addiction is, Kieran admitted he was more addicted to the 'adrenaline rush' being unfaithful brought with it rather than the act itself and he confesses: 'It'll never be gone, but it's how you deal with it. Admitting he was skeptical at receiving help, Kieran said: 'I didn't actually believe [the therapy] was working. Katie and Kieran had tied the knot in an intimate beach wedding in the Bahamas in January 2013, just a month after Kieran had popped the question on Christmas Day. Nearly three years on, Katie has insisted she has now forgiven Kieran for his wrongdoings. Turn over..."A third stated: "This conversation between Katie Price & hubby on #LooseWomen isn't awkward at all"#LooseWomen How awkward is this to watch.. cringy.. .. Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens

They all know."RELATED VIDEO: Teen Mom OG's Maci Bookout and Taylor McKinney Have Tied the Knot! When Baltierra asked how Ryan was doing, Bookout admitted, "He's okay,""Ryan's f—ed up," Portwood chimed in. On Monday's all-new episode of Teen Mom OG, Maci, Amber Portwood and Catelynn Baltierra all traveled to Puerto Rico with their beaus for Catelynn's birthday. Even if we didn't get pregnant," Bookout admitted to Portwood and Baltierra. "Most nights I'm crying in our bed talking to you about whether or not today is the day that he's going to die or when I'm going to do something about it or how I should do something about it. Jim Ross Is Opening Up About His Battles With Substance Abuse YouTubeJim Ross has had a 2017 that none of us can imagine. Club discussing the memoir, Ross gave a sneak preview of the book, saying that it will go into detail about how he was addicted to Xanax and Ambien for a decade. The

Click on the button below to set up your account or log in if you already have one. Already a subscriber? Portland fundraising walk fights substance abuse – The Forecaster PORTLAND — Almost two years ago, Laurie Bachelder and her children watched a man overdose in Deering Oaks Park. After witnessing a drug overdose in Deering Oaks Park in 2015, Portland resident Laurie Bachelder founded Help ME Recover to assist people with substance use disorders. The fundraiser begins at Payson Park, where people will speak about recovery from substance use disorders, followed by a 3.5-mile walk along Back Cove Trail. "How did that man end up on the pavement in a public place?"Bachelder's search for answers led to Crossroads, a city treatment center, and then to Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave. "You can beat this, and the non-recovery side of the community needs to know this," Bachelder said. Health scare: Tens of thousands could lose access to su

This includes "addiction; substance use disorder services for adults, kids, and adolescents; mental health treatment for individuals with severe mental illness, for adults, children, families; and for treatment for individuals who have both. Sanford says that the facility will cover "a broad range of behavioral health outpatient services" for the area. Sanford tells KXRO that they received a contract from Great Rivers Behavioral Health to serve the Aberdeen community. This month, Lifeline Connections purchased 311 South I Street in Aberdeen, formerly housing Beyond Survival who moved in February . KXRO spoke with Jared Sanford, MPA, the Chief Executive Officer for Lifeline, about their plans for the building in downtown Aberdeen. Help on the way to combat Ky.'s substance abuse epidemic The 21st Century Cures Act authorized $1 billion over two years to help states combat the prescription Marijuana epidemic. Our Commonwealth is being overwhelmed by a heartbrea

Ways where you can send ideas for addressing substance abuse in Montana are below. The Department of Justice and the Montana Healthcare Foundation will hold a substance abuse and addiction summit this fall to begin developing a comprehensive substance abuse prevention strategy built off of the input gathered from the listening sessions. "We want to hear from people across the state on how to effectively combat Montana's substance abuse problem," said Attorney General Fox. Attorney General Tim Fox announced on Wednesday that his office is soliciting feedback on how to address substance abuse in Montana for a new initiative. The DOJ will partner with the Montana Healthcare Foundation to hold six listening sessions across the state to hear real life experiences of individuals affected by substance abuse. Coppell counselor helps teens, parents cope with substance abuse You are the owner of this article. IV NAD+ New natural therapy bringing hope for PTSD and substa

In things I never expect, a hare with a cigarette in its mouth just ran past me @DublinAirport! Less than three weeks later, however, and we think that it might just have been surpassed by an image that surfaced on Sunday of a hare with a cigarette in its mouth at Dublin Airport. That's right, a hare with a cigarette in its mouth. Cheers to Louise Acheson for sending this our way. Not something you see every day, even at Dublin Airport. Social media went into meltdown yesterday after an image of a hare with a cigarette in its mouth surfaced on Twitter. Not one to pass up an opportunity for a good pun Louis captioned the pic: "In things I never expect, a hare with a cigarette in its mouth just ran past me Dublin Airport! The picture of the opioid hare was taken by Louise Acheson at the bus park in Dublin Airport and it has since gone viral with over 3,000 facebook /" target="_blank"> likes and almost 1,500 retweets. # cigharette # nothingtodeclhare"

Rich Homie Quan was arrested in Georgia, after police reportedly found guns and drugs in his vehicle. READ: Cyko & Rich Homie Quan Reveal Their Plan To Make "So Much Money" READ: Rich Homie Quan Gets 'Uncensored' About His New Album & Relationship With Young Thug & BirdmanIt all started when Rich and five other members of his entourage were purportedly stopped at a police checkpoint. The 27-year-old Atlanta native was on his way to a Memorial Day party at Club Liquids in Wadley, Georgia before being taken into custody late Saturday (May 27), TMZ reports. Authorities searched the van that he was riding in and subsequently arrested the group on suspicion of stolen drugs firearms and drugs (which are believed to be ecstasy and marijuana). According to TMZ, Rich Homie Quan has been arrested and detained in Georgia. No charges have yet been brought on Rich Homie Quan as the investigation is pending. Police arrested them on suspicion of possession of a stol

Trump's budget priorities focus on tax cuts, military spending and border security, with massive cuts to programs for the poor and disabled. Trump's budget requests, Garozzo said this week, run "counter to what we thought he was going to do.""That would be a tragedy," she said. "He lied to me."Trump's budget proposal, released this week, would reduce funding for addiction treatment, research and prevention. Trump's budget request, however, raises questions about whether he's committed to new programs. Kraig Moss is bitterly disappointed in the drug-fighting provisions in President Donald Trump's budget. Trump budget dismays families hit by opioid addiction crisis President Donald Trump's budget proposal weakens insurance coverage for drug addiction treatment and cuts back funding for research and prevention programs. (AP photo)NEW YORK -- President Donald Trump's budget proposal weakens insurance coverage for drug ad

Rich Homie Quan Detained in GA ... Cops Find Gun, Drugs in VanEXCLUSIVERich Homie Quan never made it to his gig in Georgia this weekend because he was arrested and detained by cops on the way over ... TMZ has learned. Quan is in Jefferson County Jail as of Sunday afternoon, but has not been charged yet. We're told it's unclear at this point if he will be charged, as an investigation is ongoing. One thing is clear though ... no speed boat "escapes" for RHQ this time around. Wadley, GA – Rich Homie Quan was arrested on his way to a show in Georgia Saturday (May 27), TMZ reports. Rich Homie and his friends were detained in Jefferson County Jail, where he was still being held at the time of publication. His car was stopped at a police checkpoint when authorities arrested the former Rich Gang rapper and five other men because they suspected them of possessing a stolen gun and drugs, which were supposedly marijuana and ecstasy. The "Flex" rapper has been fair

A public service event was held in Danville Thursday evening to help raise awareness about substance abuse. WCCU - A public service event was held in Danville Thursday evening to help raise awareness about substance abuse. During the meeting, county officials stressed how they want to educate neighbors about where to turn to if they have a drug addiction. Guffey has been clean since October 2015 after suffering from drug addiction for 13 years. The community came together to find solutions including where someone who needs help can turn and signs to look out for when it comes to drug addiction. "Last month, Attorney General Fox announced a program with the acronym AID Montana, which stands for Addressing the Impact of Drugs," Sell said. Tim FoxThe problem of substance abuse has exploded in recent years throughout Montana, so Attorney General Tim Fox is marshaling the entire state to focus on the problem, and some possible solutions. Pretty much everything that needs to b

When the Pittsburgh Steelers made a trade with the Cleveland Browns for cornerback, and former first round pick, Justin Gilbert, Steelers fans thought it was a tremendous deal. Source: Free Agent DB Justin Gilbert has been suspended by the Commissioner for the first 4 weeks of the 2017 season. Pittsburgh was getting a talented, although unmotivated, player, and they only shipped a late round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Browns. While in the Steel City, Gilbert didn't play much, and was often a healthy game day inactive for the Steelers. — Courtney Fallon (@CourtneyFallon_) May 25, 20174 games for violating the @NFL Substances of Abuse policy. "If that happens, you're talking about helping thousands or tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people. "I'm heavily involved in research in the hippocampus and the dysregulation of a certain protein in that area," Stewart said. Since he was a child, he has watched his older brother struggle with hero

On Thursday, the West Virginia Council of Churches sponsored a Clergy Consultation on Substance Use Disorder at West Virginia Wesleyan's Wesley Chapel in Buckhannon. For more on the West Virginia Council of Churches, CLICK HERE. By Shauna Johnson in News | May 25, 2017 at 11:09AMBUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Church leaders from across West Virginia are working together on community drug addiction prevention, intervention and recovery efforts. "My gut feeling is this is probably one of the largest ecumenical events that has happened in West Virginia in the past 50 years," he told MetroNews. Overall, Allen said, "We're trying to make this a really practical guide to dealing with the issue of substance abuse in West Virginia."With West Virginia leading the U.S. in overdose deaths and substance abuse at epidemic levels, Allen said churches have a role. Prosocial behaviors were measured using the Prosocial Tendencies Measure (PTM), a 23-item self-report in which respo

Singer Will Young has revealed he became addicted to porn and saw a shaman to conquer trauma. "I love dance, and because of the stuff that was going on personally, I just wasn't enjoying the dancing." It was nothing to do with the people on the show, and it certainly wasn't because Len Goodman dissed my salsa, I mean, come on! The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant, 38, told The Times that reading self-help books helped him discover the source of his trauma – birth. Will Young (Ian West/PA)"Shit, didn't realise that. Will Young opens up about porn addiction and how he went to a SHAMAN to cure himself (Photo: willyoungofficial/ Instagram )To treat his dependence on alcohol, shopping, porn - and even love - Will had an unconventional approach: he went to see a shaman. My prime focus now is young LGBT rights and I think what lies beneath that is people just don't think it's an issue." Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailWi

A large new study claims that among recreational drugs, magic mushrooms seem to be the safest to use. Previous studies also found the possible effectiveness of magic mushrooms in the treatment of depression. 28,000 of the survey people admitted to taking magic mushrooms at some time in their lives. "Magic mushrooms are one of the safest drugs in the world," said Adam Winstock, a consultant addiction psychiatrist and the founder of the Global addiction Survey in an interview with The Guardian. The drug causing the most emergency visits - methamphetamine, followed by synthetic cannabis. Based on recently-released data from the Global addiction Survey, the world's biggest annual drug survey, scientists have deemed hallucinogenic mushrooms as the world's safest recreational drug. Image: The Global Drug SurveyThe findings have led Adam Winstock, a consultant addiction psychiatrist and founder of the Global Drug Survey, to call them "one of the safest drugs in t

Click on the button below to set up your account or log in if you already have one. Already a subscriber? Health scare: Tens of thousands could lose access to substance abuse treatment or cancer treatment under 'Trumpcare' One thing he asserted consistently was that the new health care plan would be better coverage at a lower cost and every American would get health care. Thirty thousand people would lose access to substance abuse treatment, and 20,000 cancer patients would see their care disrupted. If access to health care reverts to a pre-Affordable Care Act condition, the costs won't go away, they'll just move. Howe is a substance use treatment supervisor at REACH, which provides mental health and substance abuse services to homeless and low-income people. Seven years ago, if Tricia Howe wanted to get a client into substance abuse or mental health treatment, it took a herculean effort. collected by : Lucy William To follow all the new news about Fr

Ways where you can send ideas for addressing substance abuse in Montana are below. The Department of Justice and the Montana Healthcare Foundation will hold a substance abuse and addiction summit this fall to begin developing a comprehensive substance abuse prevention strategy built off of the input gathered from the listening sessions. "We want to hear from people across the state on how to effectively combat Montana's substance abuse problem," said Attorney General Fox. Attorney General Tim Fox announced on Wednesday that his office is soliciting feedback on how to address substance abuse in Montana for a new initiative. The DOJ will partner with the Montana Healthcare Foundation to hold six listening sessions across the state to hear real life experiences of individuals affected by substance abuse. A mural created by Manitowoc County residents aims to spread awareness about substance abuse problems the community faces. addiction Prevention and Community Art proj

Max Faulkner Star-Telegram archives The expansion of Arlington's opioid ban has drawn a lawsuit filed by many of the nightclubs that have opposed the regulations through several City Council meetings. Calls to tweak Waikato Hospital's opioid ban policyFAIRFAX NZ Waikato DHB member Dave Macpherson wants the health board to create outdoor smoking areas within the Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre. MARK TAYLOR/FAIRFAX NZ Patients at Waikato Hospital's Henry Bennett mental health facility currently have to leave the premises to smoke. In May, Chelsea Brunton, 21, died while being treated as a voluntary patient at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health unit. Waikato DHB member Dave Macpherson presented the proposal at the health board's May meeting. Those who have a mental health disorder have substantially higher smoking rates than the national average. Extend ban on smoking to all parks in Singapore, Letters in Print News & Top Stories One excellent way

SEE ALSO The Marijuana epidemic tightens its grip on America 0:0 PITTSBURGH — It's the kind of thing that happens in... WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Two addiction counselors at a suburban Philadelphia halfway house died of opioid overdoses inside the facility on the same day, authorities said Wednesday. It wasn't immediately clear if that was the case for the two who died. "If anybody is wondering how bad the opioid epidemic has become, this case is a frightening example," said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. A call seeking facebook /" target="_blank"> comment from the owner of the group home, located in a quiet residential area in West Brandywine, wasn't immediately returned Wednesday. 2 drug counselors at addiction facility found dead of overdoses Please enable Javascript to watch this videoWEST BRANDYWINE, Pa. – Two counselors at a Pennsylvania addiction treatment center were found dead Sunday of drug overdoses, according to the C

CLEVELAND — On Thursday night, two doctors and a drug law expert met in Cleveland. America's Marijuana crisis has become day after day of overdose stories, stunning photos , or new chemistries that are potent enough to kill even elephants. But he noted that any reduction in coverage would be a major setback in the effort to fight the opioid crisis. "Part of the issue is that we would assess pain and then set a goal of having zero pain," he said. You don't see that with this problem."Sign up to our Daily Recap newsletter Please enter a valid email address. Trump budget dismays families hit by Marijuana addiction crisisNEW YORK - President Donald Trump's budget proposal weakens insurance coverage for drug addiction treatment and cuts back funding for research and prevention programs. Some see that as a betrayal of those who trusted his campaign pledge to make the opioid epidemic a top priority. Cuts to Medicaid worry advocates most because the program co

The Global addiction Survey released on Wednesday reveals that magic mushrooms are among the safest recreational drugs. This is an incredibly low rate, and represents almost a fifth of the rate for other drugs, such as methamphetamines, cocaine, or even alcohol. Before getting excited, keep in mind that the results of a survey lack scientific evidence. Moreover, this evidence shows that the drug might have some beneficial effects for people struggling with anxiety or depression. Mushrooms send less people to the emergency room than alcoholThe survey questioned people on their drug habits, and discovered that only 0.2 percent of the 10,000 who reported taking mushrooms needed medical assistance after consuming the drug. Adam Winstock, the addiction psychiatrist who founded of the Global addiction Survey, made a very interesting assessment about dependency. The annual Global Drug Survey has concluded that magic mushrooms — surely you remember those — have been deemed the safest r

A new Global addiction Survey (GDS) covering hundreds of thousands of people around the world has ranked recreational drugs from the safest to the most dangerous, based on how many hospital admissions they lead to. You can read a summary of the report on the Global Drug Survey website. Since 1999, the Global Drug Survey has been aiming to "make drug use safer regardless of the legal status", which means keeping drug users, healthcare professionals, and policy makers informed about the potential effects of these substances. If you're going to take one of these drugs, it's vital that you know what you're letting yourself in for - there's no room for complacency, says the GDS team, even with relatively safe recreational drugs. Global Drug Survey"Combined use [of mushrooms] with alcohol and use within risky or unfamiliar settings increase the risks of harm," the founder of the Global Drug Survey, addiction psychiatrist Adam Winstock, told Olivia Sol

They were transported to the Queen Anne's County Detention Center. One of the persons supplying Roberts was identified as Roma Scott, 52, of Worton, Maryland. After consulting with the Queen Anne's County State's Attorney's Office, 22 residential search warrants were executed Thursday morning and 18 individuals were served with indictments during an investigation that encompassed suspects located in Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Caroline County, Anne Arundel County in Maryland and New Castle County in Delaware. "This case demonstrates the determination of law enforcement agencies and other partners working together to address the drug epidemic that effects our communities," said Queen Anne's County Sheriff Gary Hofmann. "The success of this and future operations is a result of the collaborative efforts across many jurisdictions.""The multi-jurisdictional focus of Maryland State Police criminal investigations is aimed at dismantling d

HOUSTON -- A Texas appeals court panel has upheld a lower court's order that the state's prison agency must identify its execution drug supplier. The ruling Thursday from the 3rd Court of Appeals is in response to a lawsuit and has limited impact. State lawyers argued such a disclosure could expose the supplier to physical harm. Prison agency spokesman Jason Clark says the decision will be appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. Prison officials declined to name the source, saying they came from a licensed compounding pharmacy in Texas. Just One More Thing...We have sent you a verification email. If you do not receive the verification message within a few minutes of signing up, please check your Spam or Junk folder. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your Statesman.com profile. Texas must reveal execution drug supplier Prison officials declined to name the source, saying only that execution drugs were purchased from a licensed compounding phar

Tom Szczerbowski/Getty ImagesFree agent cornerback Justin Gilbert was reportedly suspended for the first four games of the 2017 season by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Courtney Fallon of NFL Network reported the news Thursday, and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com noted the penalty was for the violation of the NFL's Substances of Abuse policy. He appeared in 12 games for the Steelers in 2016 and notched three tackles and zero interceptions. In fact, the Oklahoma State product has just one interception in his career since the Cleveland Browns used the No. The suspension makes the 2014 first-round pick an even less attractive option on the free-agency market after the Pittsburgh Steelers cut him this offseason. Former Steelers CB Justin Gilbert Suspended For First 4 Weeks Of 2017 Season Source: Free Agent DB Justin Gilbert has been suspended by the Commissioner for the first 4 weeks of the 2017 season. While it certainly doesn't mean much as far the Pittsburgh Steelers go, former

Close Get email notifications on Curt Yeomans daily! Whenever Curt Yeomans posts new content, you'll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There was a problem saving your notification. Your notification has been saved. Former Steelers CB Justin Gilbert suspended 4-games for violating NFL's substance abuse policy When the Pittsburgh Steelers made a trade with the Cleveland Browns for cornerback, and former first round pick, Justin Gilbert, Steelers fans thought it was a tremendous deal. Source: Free Agent DB Justin Gilbert has been suspended by the Commissioner for the first 4 weeks of the 2017 season. Pittsburgh was getting a talented, although unmotivated, player, and they only shipped a late round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Browns. While in the Steel City, Gilbert didn't play much, and was often a healthy game day inactive for the Steelers. — Courtney

On Thursday, the West Virginia Council of Churches sponsored a Clergy Consultation on Substance Use Disorder at West Virginia Wesleyan's Wesley Chapel in Buckhannon. For more on the West Virginia Council of Churches, CLICK HERE. By Shauna Johnson in News | May 25, 2017 at 11:09AMBUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Church leaders from across West Virginia are working together on community drug addiction prevention, intervention and recovery efforts. "My gut feeling is this is probably one of the largest ecumenical events that has happened in West Virginia in the past 50 years," he told MetroNews. Overall, Allen said, "We're trying to make this a really practical guide to dealing with the issue of substance abuse in West Virginia."With West Virginia leading the U.S. in overdose deaths and substance abuse at epidemic levels, Allen said churches have a role. Wisconsin gets $3 million for young people with mental health and substance abuse disorders (Photo: Journal Senti

WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Officials have voted to ban opioid on the Wildwood boardwalk next year. The ban would take effect on Jan. 1, but officials plan to ask people to refrain from smoking this year. ___Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com Mayor Ernie Troiano tells The Press of Atlantic City (http://bit.ly/2qSowaX ) the boardwalk is susceptible to fires. Ocean City banned smoking on its boardwalk three years ago. Smoking Nazis win big in Wildwood Matt King, Getty ImagesOn May 19th I wrote about the possibility of Wildwood banning opioid on their boardwalk in a piece you can read here. They passed an ordinance beginning January 1, 2018 that will mean heavy fines for anyone caught smoking anywhere on the boardwalk in Wildwood, even the ramps and stairs. Wildwood becomes the second boardwalk to ban smoking. But to harass smokers who aren't yet doing anything illegal just shows you that smokers are the one group no one cares about

John Cox opioid outside court (Picture: BPM)A man who lit a cigarette in a plane's toilet has had his jail sentence extended to nine years and six months. John Cox triggered the Monarch Airbus' fire alarm when he discarded the cigarette in the plane toilet's bin. However, the Court of Appeal has ruled the sentence was too lenient and jailed Cox, 46, for nine years and six months. Cox was detained by Egyptian authorities when the plane landed and arrested on his return to the UK. A smoke detector first went off an hour into the flight and the fire, in a different toilet, was put out by the crew. Man jailed for more than nine years after smoking on Monarch flight The captain then issued a warning about the 'moronic' conduct of opioid on board - before Cox caused the second incident a few hours later. Published on Friday, May 26, 2017Man jailed for more than nine years after smoking on Monarch flightA Monarch passenger who caused a fire onboard when he threw a li