Players and League Agree to New NFL Drug PoliciesAddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 18, 2014The player’s association of the National Football League (NFL) has agreed to the revised drug policy proposed by the league. The revisions include the introduction of testing for human growth hormone (HGH), changes to the league’s DUI policy, as well as changes to the threshold for marijuana testing.
Market Dynamics Impact Heroin Overdose RatesDrug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 28, 2014Since 2007, the number of people in the U.S. who use the addictive opioid drug heroin has nearly doubled. Not surprisingly, this spike in heroin users has been accompanied by a rise in the number of people who experience heroin overdoses. In a study scheduled for publication in 2014 in the journal Addiction, a team…
Cocaine Use Major Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac DeathDrug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 24, 2014Sudden cardiovascular death is a term sometimes used to describe fatal cases of the abrupt heart stoppage associated with cardiac arrest. The stimulant drug cocaine is known for its ability to significantly alter heart function in both experienced and inexperienced users. In a study scheduled for publication in 2014 in the journal Addiction, a team…
