December 10, 2024 CDC warns of deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, overdoses spike in past year Fentanyl has made headlines for driving overdose deaths, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of the rise of an even deadlier drug. An addiction specialist weighs in.
December 2, 2024 Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years, especially among women From 1999 to 2020, the number of alcohol-related deaths has nearly doubled, according to Florida Atlantic University study. A researcher and addiction specialists discuss the risk factors.
December 1, 2024 Biden pardons son Hunter Biden ahead of exit from Oval Office President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden after he was convicted in a felony gun case and a separate felony tax case earlier this year.
November 19, 2024 DR. MARC SIEGEL: Why Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1s could be a magic shot against alcohol abuse The COVID pandemic set in motion trends with alcohol use that have persisted. Disruptions in work, school and lifestyle have been linked to increased alcohol consumption.
November 17, 2024 Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.
November 17, 2024 Some online vape sellers don't comply with regulations to prevent sales to minors, study finds A UC San Diego study found that online e-cigarette retailers are not sticking to regulations on shipping and flavor restrictions. Researchers and experts discuss the concerning findings.
November 10, 2024 US Army veteran starts successful barbecue business despite health challenges: ‘Very proud’ Bronze Star recipient and Army veteran Steven Rossler followed his dream of opening a barbecue business with his family, after overcoming the health challenges of being a combat veteran.
November 2, 2024 Burlington business owner says public safety issues are turning customers away: ‘The worst we’ve seen it’ The owner of a sporting goods store in Burlington, Vermont, told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital that the homeless and drug addiction crisis in the city has been driving away his customers.
October 25, 2024 Burlington leadership call for more officers, new programs after city defunded police: ‘That was a mistake’ Community leaders in Burlington, Vermont say that defunding the police was a "mistake" as they deal with a significant spike in homelessness, drug addiction, and crime.
October 24, 2024 Push to legalize recreational weed is a train that is ‘out of the station,’ Dr. Siegel says 91±¬ÁÏ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel flags several problem associated with legalizing recreational marijuana on ‘America Reports.’