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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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,…