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A federal drug investigation resulted in a major drug bust in Hartford after officials found nearly 1 million bags of heroin and shut down a heroin mill and processing lab, according to officials. Federal agents uncovered nearly one million bags of heroin in Hartford on Friday. The drugs may be worth as much as $5 million, according to a police source. The investigation began around 5 a.m. on Collins Street in Hartford and spanned to two locations in East Hartford as well as the Springfield, Massachusetts area and New Jersey. Nicholas Rondinone / Hartford Courant Authorities targeting a heroin and fentanyl drug trafficking organization raided an apartment on Collins Street. Authorities targeting a heroin and fentanyl drug trafficking organization raided an apartment on Collins Street. Wiretaps showed that de la Cruz was the organization's leader and ran the Farmington Avenue bodega used by the drug trafficking organization, according to the complaint. Other conversations were

The task force on Monday searched at 22967-350th St. in Albany Township, according to task force commander Steve Soyka. Peterson was arrested and taken to Stearns County Jail. He made his first court appearance on the charges Wednesday, where Stearns County District Court Judge Mary Mahler set bail at $150,000 without conditions and $75,000 with several release conditions. WochitJeno Peterson (Photo: Courtesy Stearns County Jail)An Albany-area man is in Stearns County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail after investigators searched his home and found marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms growing and methamphetamine, according to the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force. The owner of the home, Jeno Peterson, 48, was not initially home but returned as investigators were in the process of searching his house. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Choose the plan that's right for you. Meriden man among 13 charged in Hartford-based drug ring; 20 kilograms of heroi

Digital access or digital and print delivery. Choose the plan that's right for you. Ahead of the landmark date Stoke-on-Trent City Council has revealed how the number of smokers in the area has fallen since the ban. However there was a blunder by the city council leading to the area being dubbed 'Smoke-on-Trent'. The PM Training assessor had been getting through 20 to 30 roll-ups every day before heading to the authority's Stop Smoking service. But the support from the Stop Smoking service kept me on track. It is estimated that the smoke-free legislation has helped inspire around 300,000 people across England to quit. Grove City bans smoking in all city parks (WSYX/WTTE)GROVE CITY, OH (WSYX/WTTE) -- Grove City leaders are using signs to send a message that opioid is not welcome in city parks. Grove City leaders are using signs to send a message that smoking is not welcome in city parks. Franklin County Public Health is partnering with Grove City in making

"It's a sub-culture coming out of America – with particular types of music and clothes – and that's now part of the incentive to stop opioid cigarettes," said MacGuill. UK sales of vaping products surged 50% last year to reach £1bn, and are on course to exceed £2bn by 2020. According to Cancer Research UK there are now 1.9 million fewer smokers in Britain compared with when the smoking ban was introduced – the lowest smoking rates ever recorded. He's been vaping for two years and admits he's probably taking in more nicotine now than when he smoked. It is 10 years ago this weekend that laws came into effect banning smoking in virtually all enclosed public places in England. Since the opioid ban was introduced in July 2007,at least five per cent fewer people smoke in the resort now than they did 10 years ago. Fewer people in Blackpool are smoking than ever before – but more are dying from smoking-related illnesses, The Gazette can reveal. Dr Arif Rajpura

(Map: NEA)NO MORE opioid AREA applications FOR F&B OUTLETSStarting Friday, authorities will also stop accepting applications from food outlets islandwide to set up smoking areas in their premises. Smoking corners at food establishments in Orchard Road will also be banned from July 2018. AdvertisementAdvertisementMap showing the boundaries of the smoke-free zone in Orchard Road. From now until Orchard Road goes smoke-free, NEA will ensure that No Smoking signs are put up and bins with ashtrays are replaced with those without them. Smokers can still smoke at existing corners at these outlets outside Orchard Road until the existing licence for these places end. They have also been advised to remind their tenants on the smoke-free zones and locations of nearby designated opioid area. SINGAPORE — Smoking will be prohibited in all public spaces in the Orchard Road area — from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut — from July 1 next year, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Friday (June

In Bolton pub closures have often been paired with comments on the problems caused by the opioid ban. "There are other factors involved, but one of the main ones is the smoking ban on premises. Since the ban Bolton Council has launched 10 prosecutions for breaching it, resulting in convictions. "The final nail in the coffin came with the smoking ban but, at the end of the day, for health reasons alone it was a good thing." But a decade down the line, many believe the ban played a huge factor in the decline of our locals. opioid remains the single biggest risk to public health and is the number one cause of preventable ill health and early death. "There are also generational cycles of smoking in Nottingham which we must help people to break. Councillor Nick McDonald, Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health at Nottingham City Council, said: "We've made tremendous strides in Nottingham as we approach the tenth anniversary of the national smokefree legisla

EXPANDING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENTThe state is also working to expand residential treatment programs across the state. New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (OASAS) Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez briefed local officials on Wednesday about efforts her department is taking to expand drug addiction treatment options statewide. Doing so would "devastate client services and reduce treatment options," Wille said. × Expand Photo by Elizabeth Izzo New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (OASAS) Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez briefed local officials on Wednesday about efforts her department is taking to expand drug addiction treatment options statewide. Among the initiatives — as part of the $200 million the state has allocated this year to combat the crisis — include a peer counselor program, the creation of 24/7 treatment options, mobile treatment clinics and more. Grants available to address substance abuse treatment and prevention

Ohio will continue using drug deployed in botched executions – VICE News A federal judge ruled in January that the state's lethal injection methods were unconstitutional. After going more than three years without killing any death row inmates, Ohio is set to resume executions after a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state can continue using midazolam, the controversial lethal injection drug present in several recent botched U.S. executions. Ohio wasn't the first state to use midazolam in an execution — Florida was, in 2013 — but McGuire's execution drew national criticism. "Holding that the Eighth Amendment demands the elimination of essentially all risk of pain would effectively outlaw the death penalty altogether."Since McGuire's death, midazolam has been used in botched executions in Oklahoma, Arizona, and Alabama. (That reluctance led Ohio, citing difficulties in obtaining new drugs, to voluntarily stop executing inmates until this year.

Close Get email notifications on Andrea Gallo daily! Whenever Andrea Gallo 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. More people have given up smokingThere was a spike in people deciding to stop opioid as a result of the ban. Everyone knew the health risks of smoking – the ban simply cut out many of the places where people might have wanted to light up. The change in law has been described as:The most important piece of public health legislation for a generation. Similar projections were made for the UK, with scientists claiming plain packets could encourage more than 300,000 Britons to quit smoking for good. But apart from making public places more pleasant and healthier to be in, the new law also had some unexpected results. Snuffed out: Kent, Akron universities ban smoki

Despite adding two receiving scores and starting three of 11 games during his promising campaign, the Bills weren't willing to put up with Williams' off-the-field troubles. The free agent running back has been suspended by the NFL for a period of at least one year after a third substance-abuse violation,​ ESPN reported Wednesday. Don't expect to see Karlos Williams back on the field anytime soon. Williams was picked up by Pittsburgh's practice squad on Oct. 12 but later waived by the Steelers this offseason after being suspended another 10 games in November. The Florida State product had served all but two games of his 10-game ban, but failed to sign with another team. The former Buffalo Bills running back was outstanding as a rookie in 2015. In November of 2016, Williams was suspended by the league for 10 games after violating the league's substance abuse policy. Karlos Williams' fall from grace continued on Wednesday when ESPN's Field Yates reported t

New commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Tuesday that the FDA will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three on the market. The agency also published its first list of brand-name drugs that no longer have a patent's protection but don't yet have generic competition. Our daily headlines email is delivered each morning. Copycat pills normally are much cheaper than original brand-name drugs. Email *Newsletter Choices * Daily Headlines Breaking News Business Headlines High School Sports Real Estate* I understand the Terms of Service. Kenya is the first country in Africa to introduce a generic version of the current drug of choice for people living with HIV , officials said Wednesday. An estimated 1.5 million people in Kenya are living with HIV, and a little over one million are on antiretroviral drugs. In 2015, more than 25 million people in sub-Saharan Africa were living with HIV, according to WHO. Kenya's health ministry says it will g

This makes the fact we can see a distinct drop before and after the ban came into place even more remarkable. It's hard to think back to what English pubs and clubs were like before the law about smoke-free public places came into force ten years ago. Ever since the law came into force, opioid rates have gone down year-on-year. Everyone knew the health risks of smoking – the ban simply cut out many of the places where people might have wanted to light up. But apart from making public places more pleasant and healthier to be in, the new law also had some unexpected results. Lafayette smoking ban to go into effect August 1 (KLFY)- Starting August 1, bars and entertainment venues in Lafayette will implement a new opioid ban. Smoking will be prohibited in Lafayette bars, clubs, and gaming facilities. On April 18, the Lafayette Parish Council decided in a 7-2 vote to extend its smoking ordinance to all clubs and bars, just like the ban that recently passed in New Orleans. Patr

Close Get email notifications on Zoe Mathews daily! Whenever Zoe Mathews 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. HHS announces the availability of $195 million to expand substance abuse and mental health services at health centers nationwide You are the owner of this article. UND wins $3.8 million for substance abuse services UND has been awarded a $3.8 million federal grant to fight substance abuse across a region stretching from the Midwestern prairie to the Rockies Mountains. In rural and "frontier" communities, Heitkamp said, there are "very limited resources available" for those seeking treatment at any stage of substance abuse counseling. Though substance abuse has long been a problem in the U.S., the recent increase in Mariju

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Digital access or digital and print delivery. Choose the plan that's right for you. UND wins $3.8 million for substance abuse services Though substance abuse has long been a problem in the U.S., the recent increase in Marijuana overdoses and abuse cases has driven a larger focus on addiction treatment. In rural and "frontier" communities, Heitkamp said, there are "very limited resources available" for those seeking treatment at any stage of substance abuse counseling. Thomasine Heitkamp, director of the project, said its focus is mainly on training the next wave of substance abuse workforce in a technology-friendly approach to addiction services. North Dakota isn't alone in its fight against substance abuse. The distance element may be an especially good fit for North Dakota, where individuals in treatment for substance abuse can often live far from counselors and other addiction professionals. South County gets substance abuse treatment centers

Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte has marked a year in power with 5,000 people killed and 80,000 arrested in his brutal war on drugs. They say police have summarily executed drug suspects with impunity, terrorising poorer communities and exacerbating the lawlessnesss. Critics say police have summarily executed drug suspects with impunity, terrorising poorer communities and exacerbating the lawlessnesss. Australia has sent two high-tech surveillance planes to help Filipino troops in Marawi, joining the United States in providing military assistance. Rodrigo Duterte took power at the end of June last year vowing to halt substance abuse and lawlessness that he saw as 'symptoms of virulent social disease.' CHR's Gascon said, "You have a head of state who says, 'Kill, kill, kill,' a head of state who says, 'I've got your back.' That has a ripple effect." Duterte meanwhile has repeatedly urged police to kill drug suspects and had previously vow

Close Get email notifications on George Myers daily! Whenever George Myers 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. Local group encouraging apartment complexes to ban smoking TAMPA, Fla - The Hillsborough County Anti- addiction Alliance is pushing for apartment complexes to ban opioid . The group goes to apartment complexes, educating on the dangers of second hand smoke and working with property managers to slowly transition into a smoke free environment. A smoker's apartment costs more than $4,000. According to the Florida Apartment Association, 83.2% of adults do not smoke and 4 out of 5 people want to live where it's smoke-free. "There's a huge cultural shift, it's starting to be the norm," said Elizabeth Bublitz, with the Hillsborough County A

Click on the button below to set up your account or log in if you already have one. Already a subscriber? – The Branson area continues its initiative to prevent substance abuse in the community. The initiative has also examined employment and education-related factors that lead to substance abuse. Hagen says other substances such as meth and marijuana were also high on the priority list of community leaders, but Skaggs felt it important to focus its efforts. After months of research and assessment, the Skaggs Foundation and Cox Medical Center Branson have outlined key concepts to combat drug use in Stone and Taney Counties. The concepts are the result of multiple meetings between local leaders and project consultant Dr. William Geary. Youth invited to Knox Substance Abuse Action Team conference — Mount Vernon News MOUNT VERNON — Knox Substance Abuse Action Team's 2017 addiction conference will include educational sessions for youth. The Knox Addiction Conference, sche

Click on the button below to set up your account or log in if you already have one. Already a subscriber? "So, it only makes sense to cover and treat the symptoms of mental illness in conjunction with those problems of substance abuse." Please enable Javascript to watch this videoDIXON, Illinois - addiction abuse and mental illness often intersect, experts say, creating a call for help. Dixon's outpouring prompted a House Substance Abuse Subcommittee hearing at the Old Lee County Courthouse. "Access to health care, access to mental health care, access to substance abuse services in rural communities in Illinois is certainly not anywhere near where it needs to be," said IL Rep. Lou Lang, (D) Skokie. Her son's delayed mental illness diagnosis details flaws in the system that need correction, she said. Local school preventing teen substance abuse Farmington school district has teamed up with FCD Prevention Works, the leading international non-pro

Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board recently approved Silver Cross Hospital's plan to build a 100-bed psychiatric hospital in New Lenox, to address what medical officials called a substance abuse "crisis" in Will and Grundy counties. All patients will be treated, regardless of their ability to pay, the hospital stated in its application. The $24.3 million project is a joint effort with Silver Cross Hospital and US Health Vest, which currently operates Chicago Behavioral Hospital, a 138-bed psychiatric hospital in Des Plaines along with two facilities in Atlanta and another near Seattle, according to a news release. In the new 100-bed hospital, 85 beds will be dedicated to adult patients and 15 to children and adolescents. According to its application, in 2014, Silver Cross had 14 beds in its acute mental illness unit and served 730 patients. "The NHS GP Health Service has been one early success of NHS England's GP Forward View. We know this

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions' woeful interior pass rush, which was worst in the league last year, has taken another hit. The NFL has suspended defensive tackle Khyri Thonton six games for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy. Thornton made 18 tackles and one sack in 13 games for Detroit last year. He will be allowed to practice during training camp and play in the preseason games before his suspension kicks in. He started six games, but has since fallen into a reserve role behind Haloti Ngata and A'Shawn Robinson. Former Browns CB Justin Gilbert suspended for a year for substance abuse Free agent cornerback Justin Gilbert has been suspended for a year by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after reportedly testing positive for substance abuse., according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport. 8 overall draft pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL draft. He was traded to the Steelers before last season and recorded just three tackles on the year. The susp

Close Get email notifications on Pam Marino daily! Whenever Pam Marino 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. Rock Island County Board approves plans for substance abuse treatment center Close Get email notifications on Thomas Geyer daily! Whenever Thomas Geyer 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. Insurance coverage creates hurdles for patients to access substance abuse treatment While federal law requires equitable insurance coverage for addiction treatment, patients still face hurdles to access care despite the country's ongoing Marijuana epidemic, ac

A 24-year-old actress who co-starred in a recent Oscar-nominated movie directed by her father has been sentenced to three years deferred adjudication for a drug charge near Waco. Troopers found loose pills in her car and a bag in her purse that later was identified as containing cocaine. Linklater is the daughter of Austin-based Richard Linklater, whose directing credits include "Boyhood." She was a co-star in the coming-of-age film that received six Academy Award nominations in 2015 and won one. Lawyers Paul Hansmeier and John Steele were charged for extorting millions from fraudulent lawsuits claiming copyright infringement from victims who downloaded their self-produced pornography illegally. WACO, Texas (AP) — A 24-year-old actress from the Oscar-nominated movie "Boyhood" has been given a three-year deferred sentence for a drug possession charge in Texas. Linklater is the daughter of Austin-based Richard Linklater, who directed "Boyhood." She was

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Dec opened up about Ant's substance abuse on TwitterWith Ant McPartlin opening up about his struggle with substance abuse yesterday, everyone has been wondering how Declan Donnelly feels about the situation. DD xx"While Dec was aware of Ant's struggles, he reportedly didn't realise the full extent of his substance abuse. But Ant has apparently been struggling with depression and chronic knee pain for years, which led to a substance abuse problem where he was addicted to both alcohol and prescription painkillers. Ant is set to spend six weeks in rehab to manage problems with "substance abuse, prescription drugs and drinking" and Dec has showed his support for his long time best friend on Twitter. The sense is though that both Ant and Dec love working, and Ant will want to get back down to work before the end of the year." Britain's Got Talent host Ant leaves show for substance abuse rehab VideoImage Amanda Holden wears revealing dress on Brita

The following are the 14 members of the Orrantia addiction trafficking organization that were arrested by state and federal authorities: Federal and state authorities held a press conference on June 22 to announce the arrest of 14 members of an El Paso-based drug trafficking organization. Credit: KFOX14 / CBS4Federal and state authorities arrested members of the Orrantia Drug Trafficking organization accused of smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana into the El Paso area. "This week, DEA and our federal, state and local law enforcement partners severely disrupted the Orrantia drug trafficking organization operating here in El Paso," said Will R. Glaspy, special agent in charge of the El Paso division. They said the group would push their drug proceeds through two El Paso bars: Tres Mentiras and Mas T'kila off Airway. Cheryl Musick, 49, was also arrested and charged with drug possession (meth), possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen prop

Close Get email notifications on Pam Marino daily! Whenever Pam Marino 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. Close Get email notifications on Thomas Geyer daily! Whenever Thomas Geyer 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. Insurance coverage creates hurdles for patients to access substance abuse treatment While federal law requires equitable insurance coverage for addiction treatment, patients still face hurdles to access care despite the country's ongoing Marijuana epidemic, according to a new report. The Parity Act requires a health plan's standards f

You are logged in as Maine bill would hike age to buy tobacco to 21 but still allow smoking at 18 — Politics — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that would raise the minimum legal age to buy tobacco products to 21 received a strong endorsement Thursday morning in the Maine Senate. The amended version of the bill received unanimous support in the Senate and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. In addition to tobacco products, the bill would apply to electronic opioid devices. [Teenagers' tobacco use hits a record low, with a sharp drop in e-cigarettes]The bill only affects the legal purchasing age. Proponents of the bill argue that it would reduce access to tobacco by high school students. Maine lawmakers consider raising smoking age to 21 AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A Maine Republican's bill to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 is headed to the House. The bill also expands the definition of tobacco produ

Three addiction busts in the Ohio Valley in a single day and we're learning more about one in Mingo Junction. The drug bust netted two arrests and a stash of crack cocaine that investigators say was being sold from the home in Mingo Junction. The raid happened around 5:30 yesterday evening at a home at 204 East First Street in Mingo Junction. Drug task force officers converged on the home on East First Street and arrested the two occupants, Lawrence Murray Jr. and Samuel Jones. "Members of the Jefferson County drug task force had been able to make controlled purchases of crack cocaine from that house," says Jefferson County Prosecutor Jane Hanlin. Once a search warrant was served, deputies said they found evidence that an illegal golf cart chop shop was also operating out of the residence. Suspects in golf cart chop shop © 2017 Cox Media Group. Investigators said undercover deputies had purchased drugs from the home in the 1900 block of Antonia Place three times bef

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However, those involved in the bar business in Mandeville are expressing concern that the proposed opioid ban aimed at their businesses will damage their bottom lines. Mandeville would join a growing number of Louisiana cities that prohibit smoking in bars under an ordinance being considered by the City Council. The banning of smoking at bars generated controversy in New Orleans and other communities where laws were enacted. It would mimic the ban on smoking in New Orleans imposed in 2015. A state law enacted in 2006 made all Louisiana workplaces and restaurants smoke free as of Jan. 1, 2007. Nearly 5,000 Westmoreland County Housing Authority tenants have until next summer to be smoke-free or risk being evicted. Authority board members on Tuesday unanimously approved an agencywide opioid ban that bars residents from smoking in their publicly subsidized homes. Smoking in public and common areas of housing authority properties has been outlawed since 2003. The housing auth

The player doesn't win, the sponsors don't win, the tournament doesn't win, and the tour doesn't win."In many players' eyes, however, both changes are largely a win. CROMWELL, Conn. -- On Tuesday, the PGA Tour announced significant changes to its drug policy, saying that it will add blood testing beginning at the start of next season in October. It will also disclose if a player has been suspended for violating that policy for recreational drug use. Previously, the tour would only acknowledge if a player had been suspended for violating the anti-doping policy for performance enhancing drugs (see Barron, Doug, in 2009). Under the revised policy the tour is also adding to the banned list three categories that WADA already disallows -- asthma medications, allergy and anti-inflammatory medications, and pseudoephedrine over a certain threshold. PGA Tour makes drug testing more stringent with blood tests starting in 2018 The PGA Tour is improving its anti-doping

"Tennessee imprisons drug offenders at a rate more than three times greater than New Jersey, but the illicit drug use rate in the two states is virtually the same," the study found. Opposing these states is Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who has been vocal in pursuing "tough-on-crime" policies emphasizing mandatory minimum sentences of traditional imprisonment for both violent and non-violent drug crimes. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact [email protected]. Follow Anders on TwitterTips: [email protected]Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. "Conversely, Indiana and Iowa have nearly identical rates of drug imprisonment, but Indiana ranks 27th among states in its rate of illicit drug use and 18th in drug overdose deaths while Iowa ranks 44th and 47th respectively."The Pew study joins a growing base of research contrad

Dec opened up about Ant's substance abuse on TwitterWith Ant McPartlin opening up about his struggle with substance abuse yesterday, everyone has been wondering how Declan Donnelly feels about the situation. DD xx"While Dec was aware of Ant's struggles, he reportedly didn't realise the full extent of his substance abuse. But Ant has apparently been struggling with depression and chronic knee pain for years, which led to a substance abuse problem where he was addicted to both alcohol and prescription painkillers. Ant is set to spend six weeks in rehab to manage problems with "substance abuse, prescription drugs and drinking" and Dec has showed his support for his long time best friend on Twitter. The sense is though that both Ant and Dec love working, and Ant will want to get back down to work before the end of the year." Fans of Ant and Dec have been showing their support (Picture: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)Fans are showing their support for Ant M

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions' woeful interior pass rush, which was worst in the league last year, has taken another hit. The NFL has suspended defensive tackle Khyri Thonton six games for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy. Thornton made 18 tackles and one sack in 13 games for Detroit last year. He will be allowed to practice during training camp and play in the preseason games before his suspension kicks in. He started six games, but has since fallen into a reserve role behind Haloti Ngata and A'Shawn Robinson. Close Get email notifications on Gene Schallenberg daily! Whenever Gene Schallenberg 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 Browns CB Justin Gilbert suspended for a year for substance abuse Free agent cornerback Justin G

Big Brother has suffered a fall in ratings as it struggles to keep up with reality TV rival Love Island. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2, while Big Brother continues at 10pm on Channel 5. The social experiment show only pulled in 690,000 viewers for its Sunday night show, while Love Island stormed ahead with 1.5 million. Despite coming out on top in the launch night ratings battle earlier this month, attracting 3 million viewers across its two-hour transmission to Love Island's 2.1 million, ITV2's dating show has since begun to outstrip Big Brother. According to The Sun, Sunday night's episode marked the sixth consecutive day that the Channel 5 show had failed to reach 1 million viewers. Big Brother loses ratings battle with Love Island But Big Brother have lost the ratings battle against Love Island, pulling in less than three quarters of the racy dating show. Scroll down for video (Pictured Love Island favourite Olivia Attwood) Big Brother have lost the r