NARCONON AUTHOR

Ren

After working in addiction treatment for several years, Ren now travels the country, studying drug trends and writing about addiction in our society. Ren is focused on using his skill as an author and counselor to promote recovery and effective solutions to the drug crisis. Connect with Ren on LinkedIn.

NATIONAL NEWS

How Scotland Became Europe’s Ground Zero for a Drug Addiction Emergency

For years, the mystery of Scotland’s addiction crisis has puzzled medical professionals and public health policymakers alike. Why has Scotland, a developed UK country with considerable healthcare resources for its residents, suffered from the worst drug overdose crisis in all of Europe? There are still many unanswered questions, but enough research has been done to extrapolate some of the primary causes behind Scotland’s fatal addiction epidemic.

NATIONAL NEWS

Drug Addiction and Overdose Statistics Surge in Wales

Recently, drug overdoses have spiked in Wales. Sadly, Wales is following a trajectory that can also be observed in the rest of the U.K. What is occurring in Wales that sets the stage for drug abuse? And what can be done about it?

NATIONAL NEWS

Drug-Related Deaths and the Scope of Addiction in Scotland

Scotland is suffering from a rapidly expanding drug addiction crisis. Sadly, this has led to a surge in drug-related overdoses across the nation.