Watch out for “Rainbow Fentanyl” this Halloween
Sometime in late August this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration sent out a press release about an alarming new trend known as “rainbow” fentanyl. Read More
Mark Nyman
My name is Mark Nyman. I am 25 years old, and have a Bachelor’s in English Literature. I enjoy writing poetry and short stories with underlying themes of support and resilience. I try to be subtle in theming and provide readers with an authentic experience. I believe everyone needs support, and that writing is the best way to reach people’s hearts.
Just the Facts: Know The Signs | Safe Project US
If it’s one of your parents or a family member, it’s especially rough. You worry about them all the time.You feel like you’ve taken on the role of caretaker for other siblings, you’re dealing with the adult tasks of daily life, or are just being ignored. Read More
New Hampshire’s Multi-Million Settlement with Johnson & Johnson
In the storm of litigation from states to the big drug companies, another victory has been won for the states. This time New Hampshire is getting a piece of the pie, that being a $40.5 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson. What’s of note in this announcement, which came on September 1st of this year, is that this settlement was reached three days before the case was taken to trial. Read More
Mobilize Recovery
It can be tempting to let yourself become held down by bad news. The numbers for overdose deaths from opioids are rising at an alarming rate. While we have to come to terms with reality, we don’t have to succumb to despair or hopelessness. Addiction is a terrifying reality, but there’s a comforting reality: that there’s hope for recovery. Read More
Three Poems for August
Life has been busy, but I’ve decided to share three short poems for the month of August. They’re short and simple, I want to try and express my day-to-day life and show ordinary events in down-to-earth and accessible ways. I’m not sure if this style is what most people would define as poetry or poetic, but it’s how I’m expressing myself for now. Please offer feedback if you have any. Read More
Bruce’s Law
The use of the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, has grown into a national health crisis across the country. The dangers have gotten to a point that some experts on calling the large spike of use as the third wave of the opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), deaths due to fentanyl have increased 55% from 2020 to 2021. Read More
Opioid Settlement Updates
Ever since the landmark settlement of $26 Billion with Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, and Cardinal Health, states have been slowly getting funds distributed to help fight the opioid crisis. Read More
Join the Parade | Partnership to End Addiction
“Join the Parade” was written by Mark Nyman to reflect on the first Pride Parade, the Stonewall Riots, which celebrates its 53rd anniversary on Tuesday, June 28th. Read More
HOPE: A New App for Those Struggling with Opioids
Last week I was talking to a co-worker about the opioid epidemic. In truth, I forget why it was mentioned, but what struck me about the conversation was when I said opioids were still a serious issue, and my coworker replied, “really? That’s still a problem?” Read More
The Commute
Morning after morning for
the past two and a half years,
I walk down the same street
to get to work, and then
I walk back in the afternoon. Read More
Relapse
On Friday he said: “I’m done with this vaping shit. I don’t wanna smoke anymore.” I told him, “If you need support or someone to hold you accountable let me know.” He didn’t respond. Read More
March is Over
March is over. I swear it was the 17th yesterday, but now tomorrow is April. Read More