Investigation Reveals Physicians, Dentists Still Overprescribe Opioids
Despite widespread knowledge regarding the dangers of overprescribing addictive meds, it’s still happening.
Sara E. Teller
Sara is a credited freelance writer, editor, contributor, and essayist, as well as a novelist and poet with nearly twenty years of experience. A seasoned publishing professional, she's worked for newspapers, magazines and book publishers in content digitization, editorial, acquisitions and intellectual property. Sara has been an invited speaker at a Careers in Publishing & Authorship event at Michigan State University and a Reading and Writing Instructor at Sylvan Learning Center. She has an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, graduating with a 4.2/4.0 GPA. She is also a member of Chi Sigma Iota and a 2020 recipient of the Donald D. Davis scholarship recognizing social responsibility. Sara is certified in children's book writing, HTML coding and social media marketing. Her fifth book, PTSD: Healing from the Inside Out, was released in September 2019 and is available on Amazon. You can find her others books there, too, including Narcissistic Abuse: A Survival Guide, released in December 2017.
CDC Reports Mothers are Misusing Opioids During Pregnancy
Researchers report that mothers are admitting to misusing opioids during pregnant, which is harmful to both the mother and developing child.
Mass. Skilled Nursing Facilities Openly Refused Addiction Patients
Report finds Massachusetts’ skilled nursing facilities and rehab centers openly discriminated against addiction patients.
Canadian Police Seek Drug Possession Decriminalization
Canada’s law enforcement supports viewing drug possession as a public health issue.
Some of the World’s Wealthiest are Requesting Higher Taxes
Millionaires are signing a letter requesting to pay more in taxes to help the economy during COVID-19.
Pink Tuk Tuks Deliver Food – and Conversation – During Pandemic
Drivers check-in on residents, delivering household items and food during social distancing.
Attorneys Ask that Purdue Seek Political Contribution Permission
OxyContin manufacturer should be required to ask for judge’s permission before making political contributions, creditors contend.
Brokers Suspected of Insurance Fraud, Face 20 Years Behind Bars
Brokers face charges in insurance fraud schemes.
Vermont Now Requires Food Scraps to be Composted
Vermonters will need to keep their food scraps out of the trash with the passage of a new composting law.
Virginia Devastated by Opioid Epidemic & COVID Pandemic
Virginia is facing an unprecedented crisis as the coronavirus compounds its opioid issue.