Russian Official: Suicide up 40% Among Children Since 2020
Roman Chuprikov, an adviser to Russia’s top official for children’s rights, said on Thursday that suicides among minors have skyrocketed by 40 percent since 2020.
Substance Abuse
FBI Raids Sovereign Health, Highlighting Addiction-Treatment Industry
The FBI conducted raids last week on Sovereign Health behavioral health treatment centers in California and the San Clemente home of its CEO Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, whose U.K. medical license was revoked for serious professional misconduct. Sovereign Health facilities in
Mental Health and Addictions Providers Condemn Changes to Healthcare System in Paul Ryan’s Obamacare 2.0
Providers of mental health and substance abuse treatment whose services have been considered “essential benefits” under Obamacare say the healthcare plan released by House Republicans will cause those with psychological problems to lose access to care. “The proposed changes to
Police: Cascade Mall Shooter Arcan Cetin Blamed Cannabis for His Behavior
The Associated Press published more details about alleged Cascade Mall shooter Arcan Cetin on Wednesday, including the assertion that “cannabis use” was the cause of his prior brushes with the law.
Maria Sharapova Admits Failed Drug Test at Australian Open
Maria Sharapova has announced she failed a drug test at the Australian Open in January.
Report: Number of US Heroin Users Rose 300,000 Over a Decade
NEW YORK (AP) – The number of U.S. heroin users has grown by nearly 300,000 over a decade, with the bulk of the increase among whites, according to a new government report.
Johnny Manziel Tosses Water Bottle at Heckler During PGA Event
Troubled Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel threw a water bottle at a heckler in an incident that didn’t lead to any arrests or charges at the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament.
Liza Minnelli Enters Rehab
Liza Minnelli has entered a rehab facility to receive treatment for substance abuse.
