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Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder are Not Diseases

Senator Lamar Alexander, Were you duped by the U.S. Pain Foundation?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - The hearing “Managing Pain During the Opioid Crisis” was chaired by U.S. Senator Alexander. He arrived on the Senate floor laying on a cot and at the point of testimony, transferred to sitting in a chair.

Alexander said chronic pain and opioid use disorder are distinct and separate diseases. No, Senator Alexander, chronic pain is not a disease -- it is a symptom of a physical or psychological problem that needs to be properly diagnosed by a physician. Opioid use disorder is just that -- it is a disorder -- not a disease.

What Makes Massachusetts Education System So Successful

Well-developed adults ensure the long-term vitality and health of the nation’s economies, communities, and civic societies.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Ranking the education system from all around the world is an extremely hot topic which researchers are focusing on, due to its importance.

Offering the minimum necessary education to young generations is extremely important in order to be able to compare the equal or less equal opportunities for the development of the young generations.

DIY: From Home Brewing to Home Steeping

An astonishing one in 20 Americans has picked up vaping.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you are thinking about making the switch from smoking to vaping, you should definitely consider the advantages of making your own e-juice. It can save you money, and it's much easier than a lot of people think.

If you're a drinker, you may want to consider brewing your own beer, as well. Did you know it's completely legal in all 50 U.S. states to brew beer from the comfort of your own home?

Kentucky, Your Drug Epidemic Has a Name and a Face: Meet Jon

Jon is not a statistic; he is a victim of failed justice.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - By way of introduction: Kentucky, this was Jon. He was a son, a father and a brother. He was loved by family and friends.

On July 27, 2018 Jon died in a drug ravaged town in Butler County, Kentucky where the words "empowerment", "prevention", "education" and "treatment" are not used. Jon died of a drug overdose.

Trump Insults His Intelligence Chiefs

“Intelligence has never played a role in Donald Trump’s life” -Sarah Huckabee Sanders

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The Assessment found that Trump's trade policies and “unilateralism” and “America First” approach have strained traditional alliances and prompted foreign partners to seek new relationships.

Trump ridiculed the intelligence chiefs’ Assessment as "extremely passive and naive” and that “[P]erhaps Intelligence should go back to school.”

How to Choose the Right Country for Your Business

An important consideration is usually related to the taxation. Go figure!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Starting a business gets easier day by day as the number of opportunities grow and more and more governments ease the access to their markets. Perhaps you will base your company outside of the United States, but should you?

It is the business owner’s responsibility to make the right choice about where to establish their company, even if it’s another country. What is the best course to follow?

Purdue Pharma and The Sacklers Crimes Against Humanity!

Was critical information withheld that potentially could have saved hundreds of thousands of lives to addiction and death as billions of dollars were put in the pockets of the perpetrators and their benefactors?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Below are photos of the front page of The Orlando Sentinel who did an explosive series in October 2003 on Purdue Pharma and their deadly new drug, OxyContin.

The 5-part series exposed the criminal marketing of OxyContin by Purdue Pharma. You will not find this series on the Internet.

Smart Online Gambling Strategies That Win Big

You are never guaranteed to win, so always protect your bankroll

(SALEM, Ore.) - A lot of people think that gambling is synonymous with luck. In reality, however, winning big on tables doesn’t depend entirely on the stars aligning in your favor, especially when you’re gambling online.

While you don’t have any control of how cards are dealt to you or how the law regulates and even bans online gambling; you can still control several factors to increase your chances of winning and extend the life of your bankroll.

Huge Backlog Could Trigger New Wave of Shale Oil

"...we have lowered our expectations for oil production growth by about 500,000 bpd for 2020 and 2021"

(LONDON / OilPrice.com) - The number of drilled but uncompleted wells (DUCs) in the U.S. shale patch has skyrocketed by roughly 60 percent over the past two years. That leaves a rather large backlog that could add a wave of new supply, even if the pace of drilling begins to slow.

The backlog of DUCs has continued to swell, essentially uninterrupted, for more than two years. The total number of DUCs hit 8,723 in November 2018, up 287 from a month earlier.

Did US Congressman Tom Marino (PA) Resign Amid a Looming Congressional Investigation?

Why would Congressman Marino leave the political arena...now?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Less than a month into his re-elected term in the House of Representatives, Congressman Tom Marino tendered his resignation today and will vacate his seat in six days.

Although Marino did not cite a reason for leaving his prestigious elected position, he announced his plans to work in the private sector and use his vast legal and business experience to create jobs around the nation.