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Carter Ashton, forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, was suspended for 20 games for using a substance that is prohibited by the NHL. What we as the public expect to hear is that Ashton was taking some form of performance enhancing drug, or even an illicit street drug like cocaine or heroin. However, he tested […]

In a field where death is both frequent and tragic, we now mourn the loss of Monsignor William O’Brien, a leader in drug treatment and advocacy. Having lived a fulfilled 90 years here on earth, Msgr. O’Brien built his legacy through helping others overcome the fierce and deadly challenges of substance abuse. He was inspired

It has been a busy year for the marijuana industry, especially in places like Colorado, who kicked off the New Year by legalizing marijuana. Since then, Washington State has followed in their footsteps, and even more states are looking to do the same. Now, Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia are allowing voters to

While rates of smoking cigarettes have dramatically decreased over the years, there are still millions of people who have been left addicted to nicotine. Many of these individuals have tried nearly everything to put an end to their habit, including going to measures such as chewing gum, taking prescription medications, receiving hypnotherapy and so on.

It’s just about that time again to put your children back on the bus and send them off to school. For you as a parent, this might be a welcomed time of the year, as you are given back some of your freedom and flexibility. For your children, however, their year is just ramping up,