(Natural News) Almost two years after he was arrested and charged for running a criminal drug cartel, opioid kingpin John Kapoor of Insys Therapeutics has finally been convicted of running a nationwide bribery and racketeering conspiracy. According to reports, the federal government has found the billionaire pharma executive, along with four of his co-defendants, guilty […]

(Natural News) Like blood dripping into a glass of clean water, American culture is being tainted by drug addiction and drug overdose. The National Safety Council warns that Americans are now more likely to die of an accidental opioid overdose than get in a car accident. In 2017, there were more than 70,000 overdose deaths […]

(Natural News) Early this year, the state of Ohio began allowing the sale of medical marijuana. Half a year in, the Buckeye state is reaping the benefits of this decision: It has helped create jobs, and many people suffering from severe health issues – from multiple sclerosis to post-traumatic stress disorder – can finally find […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Behavioural Science suggests using ear acupuncture as an adjunct therapy for those undergoing substance abuse treatment. In the study, the researchers used the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol (NADA) to determine whether it can improve and sustain treatment outcomes when used in concert with traditional therapy. For […]

(Natural News) Substance abuse is a serious problem in both the U.S. and other parts of the world. Based on estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 22 million Americans suffer from either a drug or alcohol problem. Among them, at least 95 percent of these people do not know that […]

(Natural News) Why are so many Americans mentally unraveling as of late and turning guns on innocent people and then themselves? It’s genocide in America by serial homicide–suicide. Did you know SSRI drugs are like energy drinks with the worst, long-term hangover, also known as chronic depression? These dangerous pharmaceuticals reduce the amount of serotonin […]

(Natural News) Psilocybin is an alkaloid found in what many people call “magic mushrooms.” Because of its psychedelic effects, the U.S. federal government labeled it a Schedule I drug in the 1970s, which means it has no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Today, a growing body of research shows that psilocybin mushrooms […]

(Natural News) Believe it or not, there are some real benefits to addictive behavior. The “addictive personality” can be put to good use and make a person more creative, iron-willed, mindful, and resilient. The adverse effects of mental disorders – like mania and obsessive-compulsive disorder – can be managed. A person who learns how to control addictive behavior can redirect […]

(Natural News) The City of Angels is looking a whole lot more like a Den of Demons these days, as the second-largest city in the United States descends into “complete breakdown,” according to Dr. Drew Pinsky, a longtime L.A. resident and radio personality who gave his take on the current crumbling state of the world’s […]

(Natural News) There’s some good news on the health front. According to new research out of Canada, people with anxiety are getting tired of taking benzodiazepines and other side effect-ridden Big Pharma drugs, and are instead switching to all-natural cannabis as a safe and effective alternative. Among 146 anxiety patients who enrolled in Canada’s medical […]