Mariners First-Ever 'Recovery Day' Celebrates Sobriety [King 5]The Seattle Mariners hosted its first-ever Recovery Day over the weekend. The recovery-themed game against the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off with the first pitch thrown by Brandon Johnson, who celebrated three years of sobriety. Johnson & Johnson Opioid Ruling Explained: The Key Points [Guardian]A judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay more than $572 million for fueling the opioid crisis. The Guardian breaks down the key points of Judge Thad Balkman's "damning 42-page decision."U.S. Presidential Candidates on Mental Health and Addiction [PR Newswire] The 2020 presidential candidates, including Donald Trump, were asked about mental health and addiction in the United States. Here's what they said.Louisiana Expands Access to Addiction Treatment [Pew Trusts]Louisiana is working to expand access to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, namely medication-assisted treatment (MAT). By bridging the treatment gap, the state is hoping to reach more people in need of help.NYC Drug Overdose Deaths Decreased by 38 in 2018 [CBS New York]According to the New York City health department, drug overdose deaths in the city decreased for the first time in eight years.The Fight to Make Shroom Therapy Legal in Oregon [Vice]Oregon may become the first state to legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy. Advocates are working to place the issue on the 2020 ballot.Drug Overdoses Kill One Australian Every Five Hours [Guardian]In 2017, there were 1,612 fatal overdoses in Australia, or one death every 5.4 hours. A new report found that the number of fatal overdoses in the country increased 38% from 2001-2017. The Scientific Debate Over Teens, Screens and Mental Health [NPR]NPR explores the debate over the role of digital media (e.g. smartphones, social media) on growing levels of anxiety and depression. Is it really that simple?
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