Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

Understanding Fentanyl Addiction: Physical and Mental Health Impacts, Family Support, and Reversibility of Mental Illness

By Esther Claudette Gittens Fentanyl addiction presents a unique and severe set of challenges, with profound effects on both physical and mental health. Introduction Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, has become a focal point in the opioid crisis, causing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths and addiction rates […]

The Impact of Fentanyl on Black, Brown, and White Communities: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental, Economic, and Community Responses

The Impact of Fentanyl on Black, Brown, and White Communities: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental, Economic, and Community Responses

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com | Photos Courtesy of Attorney General’s Office  The fentanyl crisis represents one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with wide-ranging impacts on Black, Brown, and White communities. This analysis has examined the mental, economic, and social consequences of fentanyl […]

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program: An In-Depth Analysis of Overstays and Enforcement Policies

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Piotr Swat / shuttertsock.com  The United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP) facilitates streamlined travel for citizens of designated countries, promoting tourism and business engagements. However, the program faces challenges, notably individuals who overstay their authorized period and become undocumented residents. This comprehensive analysis examines the VWP’s structure, estimates […]

The Tax Issue of Innocent Spouse Relief: Retroactivity and Implications

The Tax Issue of Innocent Spouse Relief: Retroactivity and Implications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: sirtravelalot/ shutterstock.com  The tax system in the United States recognizes the potential for inequity when one spouse bears undue liability for tax understatements or penalties caused by the other spouse. To address such situations, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers Innocent Spouse Relief, a provision that shields an […]

Military Veterans are Disproportionately Affected by Suicide, but Targeted Prevention can Help Reverse the Tide

Military Veterans are Disproportionately Affected by Suicide, but Targeted Prevention can Help Reverse the Tide

By, THECONVERSATON | Editorial Credit: Andrew Angelov | Shutterstock.com America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the overall rate of suicide has largely increased since the start of […]

The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law

The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law

By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shuttertsock.com  In light of recent events, particularly the Bill Cosby case and the legal issues Sean P. Diddy Combs is facing, I have been reflecting on the justice system and the public’s interactions with celebrities who have encountered legal and personal challenges. I often ponder the disparities […]

The Law and Process of Uncontested Divorces in NYC

The Law and Process of Uncontested Divorces in NYC

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Divorce is often a complex and emotionally taxing process, but not all divorces have to involve lengthy court battles or drawn-out disputes. In New York City, an uncontested divorce is an option available to couples who agree on key issues such as property division, child custody, and spousal support. This type […]

Sundown Road Strikes a Chillingly Familiar Chord

Sundown Road Strikes a Chillingly Familiar Chord

New AfroPoP Digital Short is the perfect spooky story for the season and for our times The experience portrayed in the latest AfroPoP Digital Short, Sundown Road, is chillingly familiar. You’re driving on a back road in Anytown USA. Your car breaks down. Your mobile signal is lost. The sun begins to set and there doesn’t seem […]

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