3 chapters across the catalog
A study suggests that over-the-counter medications like Tylenol and Advil can be as effective as prescription opioids for pain relief. Meanwhile, private equity firms and large chains like Acadia Healthcare are aggressively acquiring profitable addiction treatment centers to capitalize on insurance payouts.
Service Goat Therapy and Innovative Addiction Treatment
Split Creek Farm in South Carolina donated five goats to the Ashley Addiction Treatment facility in Maryland to assist in an innovative therapy program. The goats, including one named Bubba, provide companionship and a sense of purpose to patients recovering from addiction. The story confirms the show's long-standing "service goat" trope as a legitimate emerging trend in therapeutic practices.
Cocaine Vaccine Testing, TACD Clinical Limitations
A cocaine vaccine known as TACD is undergoing testing to prevent the drug from entering the brain and producing a high. While the vaccine successfully blocks the euphoric effects, it does not eliminate the user's cravings for the substance. Clinical observations show that some participants attempted to override the vaccine by consuming ten times their usual dose, significantly increasing the risk of overdose.
