New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, suzetrigine is a promising new class of pain medicine that has been gaining attention for its innovative mechanism of action and reported efficacy; suzetrigine might offer hope for those struggling with acute pain issues who want to avoid opioids and NSAIDs. The reliance on opioids and...

A New Class of Medicine for Pain Relief On The Horizon

Rhode Island State

Pawtucket, RI

WEKU

Hundreds of Americans continue to die every day from overdoses. More of those deaths now involve stimulants like cocaine and meth mixed with fentanyl. Men of color have been hit particularly hard.

Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not. The survey, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), also found that 82% of the people who reported ever misusing prescription or illicit opioids expressed comfort in going to their primary care physicians for medications for opioid use disorder. Among those who had not misused opioids, a majority, 74%, reported they would be comfortable referring their loved ones to primary care for these medications.

Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment

Los Angeles Times

Researchers at Stanford and elsewhere identified a compound that, when tested on mice, enhanced naloxone opioid-overdose-reversing effect and lessened withdrawal symptoms.

Drug can amplify naloxone's effect and reduce opioid withdrawals, study shows

Pontotoc County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Police in Pontotoc made an arrest recently that led to the discover of multiple IED's according to a press release from the Pontotoc County Sheriff. The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 Jason Lambert 40 of Tupelo, Ms. was arrested and charged by the CID and charged withDomestic Violence-Aggravated Assault and Felony Malicious Mischief.

Man arrested on domestic violence charges found to have multiple Molotov cocktails

ScienceAlert

One of the most consumed drugs in the US – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – may do a lot more than simply take the edge off your headache. Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, may also increase risk-taking, according to a study from 2020 that measured changes in people's behavior when under the influence of the common over-the-counter medication.

The World's Most Common Pain Relief Drug May Induce Risky Behavior

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter offered free microchips for county residents at their July clinic for cats and dogs.

Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month

Jacksonville, FL

I grew up in a military family and, for many years, worked as an addiction psychiatrist in a United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. At the addiction treatment center in Jacksonville, Florida, where I am now the chief medical officer, we treat many veterans and first responders (police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and, in fact, have a tailored program for them.

Addiction Among Veterans and First Responders

Over the years, gabapentin (Neurontin) has been prescribed for dozens of health conditions, from epilepsy and fibromyalgia to depression and post-operative pain. It’s even been used to treat bipolar disorder. Gabapentin has been marketed for so many different conditions – at times illegally -- that a pharmaceutical company executive infamously referred to the drug as “snake oil.”

Genes May Explain Why Gabapentin Works for Some Pain Patients

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
The post Police Log, 7/10/2024 first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Police Log, 7/10/2024

Tupelo, MS

Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

Officers arrested 30-year-old Charles Mitchell-Baynes and charged him with felony receiving stolen property and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Man had nearly $4K in stolen Lululemon merchandise in car, DC police say

“When we regulate a substance, we have the most control over its production, distribution and consumption.”. Should heroin and cocaine be legally available to people who need and want them? If we are serious about stopping the crisis of drug overdose deaths, that is exactly the kind of profound change we need. Yes, extensive regulations would be necessary. In fact, the whole point of regulating drug production and sales is that we can better control what is being sold and to whom.

Legalizing And Regulating Drugs Is The Only Way Out Of The Overdose Crisis (Op-Ed)

A massive pile of bags now sits in DCA's Delta baggage claim office, waiting for owners to pick them up.

More flight, baggage issues for Delta passengers at Reagan National Airport

Methamphetamine addiction is a severe concern that affects individuals, families, and communities. The desperate struggle to quit meth is often intensified by the pervasive misconception that addiction is solely a matter of willpower. However, meth addiction help is available for those seeking to overcome this life-threatening habit. In this article,...

Understanding Meth Addiction Help

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A fishing boat carrying 27 people sank nearly 200 miles (320 kilometers) off the Falkland Islands, leaving at least six people dead and seven missing, British and Spanish officials said Tuesday. Fourteen people made it onto a life raft and were rescued by two...

At least 6 people are dead and 7 are missing after a fishing vessel sinks in the South Atlantic

The Conversation U.S.

A pain management specialist explains some of the new developments in pain treatment and why there’s hope for patients with chronic pain.

A look at Fairfax County’s newest resource to combat rising youth overdoses

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