Detransitioners Often Face Loss of Support by LGBT+ Community
Overview: “Detransitioning” is a difficult and controversial issue in the LGBT+ community. Although rare, medical providers, including rehab centers, should...
Trauma: Are we less tough than we used to be?
“Why are we all so broken? Why is this world so hard, so brutal and unforgiving, that we can’t navigate...
Pandemic Social Distancing Increases Opioid Overdose Deaths
Overview: A simulation conducted by Massachusetts researchers found that necessary COVID-19 protections such as social distancing and quarantine may be...
Presurgical Pain Treatment Can Eliminate Opioids with Better Results
Overview: The Cleveland Clinic is reevaluating surgical recovery procedures with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. The protocols have shown...
2020 Saw More US Opioid Overdose Deaths Than Ever Before
In 2019, the opioid crisis killed 49,860 Americans. That's a tragic number, but 2019 doesn't compare to 2020 in terms...
Early and Long-term Opiate Use Decreases with Initial Conservative Care
Overview: Research from multiple sources is demonstrating that “conservative care,” such as chiropractic work, physical therapy, and acupuncture, can reduce...
Why a Strong Will is Not Enough to Fight Addiction
Overview: While wanting to curtail substance use is crucial to recovery, it isn't the only part of the process. Instead,...
Chiropractic Care May Prevent Opioid Addiction, But Is It Hard to Get?
Overview: Increasing evidence demonstrates that chiropractic care can reduce the chances of opioid dependence and improve pain outcomes with spinal...
Social Isolation and Loneliness of Pandemic Worse for LGBTQ
Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused a mental health crisis, with millions struggling with anxiety, depression, and loneliness. LGBTQ...
High School Students Who Abuse Opiates are More Likely to Attempt Suicide
Overview Studies have long shown a link between substance abuse and the risk of suicide and attempted suicide during adolescence,...
