substance abuse

Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Tennessee all have laws against what’s called tianeptine. The renewed concerns is because U.S. poison control centers have reported a steady rise in calls linked to the drug for more than a decade. Alabama outlawed tianeptine back in 2021. It’s listed as as a schedule one substance. Tianeptine is considered an an antidepressant that can be addictive and carries the risk of serious side effects. It’s never been approved by the FDA as a drug or dietary supplement

In last week’s segment of StoryCorps, siblings Jim and Bridget Mulroy discussed their childhood and the dynamic of growing up with multiple brothers and sisters. And in today’s episode, Jim talks about his substance abuse issues and how they’ve impacted his relationships.