PART ONE: Pharma kills in Appalachia
Perdue Pharma could and should be considered one of the most notorious serial killers. It is responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, the …
Posts tagged drugs
CBD benefits the body more than THC: A look into hemp vs. weed
For many people who know the effects of marijuana, whether positive or negative, they may not know about the differences and benefits of hemp. What …
How America has been affected by the addiction crisis
Drug overdoses are an incredibly serious issue in this nation. According to drugpolicy.org, nearly 64,000 people in the United States died from drug abuse in …
ETSU awarded for combating opioid addiction crisis
Do you want to be a drug addict? Your answer is probably no, but becoming addicted is easier than you might think. According to the …
The criminalization of marijuana originates in racism, continues today
The propaganda that marijuana is bad and will kill you is something we have all likely heard this for much of our lives. Now, as …
Opiate overdose training provided at ETSU College of Pharmacy
Last Saturday the ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Rx Committee collaborated with the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition to provide opioid overdose training. The training …
ETSU SMART Recovery helps those struggling with addiction
If you are struggling with any type of addiction, East Tennessee State University’s SMART Recovery is here to help. ETSU SMART Recovery is a group …
Doping for gold
With the 2018 winter Olympic games just around the corner, excitement is in the air as athletes prepare to compete on a global level. However, …
Dr. Brooks Pond awarded a grant to research the effects of “bath salts”
The abuse of the drug bath salts has been a trend for a little under 10 years and is still currently being used today. According …
Alcohol and drug offenses top reported crime issues on campus
Universities across the country struggle with illegal drug and alcohol abuse among their students, and ETSU is no exception. While alcohol has always been a …