Daily Archives: November 9, 2016

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Veteran’s Day

Alcohol & Drug Facts, Awareness, Family, Friends, Government, Holidays, In the NewsBy New Bridge Foundation®November 9, 2016

There is an estimated 23.4 million Veterans in the United States. With a 52.7 % increase in outpatient Veterans treated for Substance Use Disorder between 1995 and 2016, addiction is a major concern for Veterans and their families. The demanding nature of military life and experience with combat can be made more complex by substance…

Pharmaceuticals & Congress

Government, In the News, Medical, Pain Management, ResearchBy New Bridge Foundation®November 9, 2016

Is Congress Protecting Drug Makers? The former head of the DEA office what was responsible for preventing prescription medicine abuse, said that drug companies and their lobbyists have a “stranglehold” on Congress that protects the 9 billion dollar a year trade in opioid painkillers. Joseph Rannazzisi, who held his position with the DEA until a year ago,…