Smoking or ingesting marijuana in prison remains a felony in the state.
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Chester Bennington’s Widow Aims To #ChangeDirection On Mental Health
“Hangover” actor Ken Jeong and GnR bassist Duff McKagan are a few of the celebs taking part in the campaign to start a conversation about mental health.
Please Don’t Tell Me How to Grieve
We are not taught how to grieve. Acknowledging that death is inevitable means that we have to come face-to-face with our own mortality and the mortality of everyone we love in this world. It’s incredibly scary.
Patients Discuss Their Naltrexone Implants
The implant is currently not available in the United States.
How Eating Disorders Present In Teen Boys
Doctors and parents may miss the signs of disordered eating in younger men because ED assessment tools are geared towards women.
FDA Considers Limiting Outpatient Opioid Prescriptions
The FDA is taking feedback from the public as it weighs the decision to reduce high-dose prescription painkillers delivered in outpatient settings.
Austin Eubanks, Columbine Survivor, Died Of Heroin Overdose
In the wake of the 1999 Columbine school shooting, Eubanks struggled with opioid use. Eventually, he began speaking publicly about his struggles.
New Documentary Explores Hollywood’s "Secret" Addiction Epidemic
The film purports to expose “how many A-list celebrities are becoming victims of Hollywood’s secret opioid epidemic and what role the studios will play in ending the crisis.”
Tim Allen Says 21 Years Of Sobriety Is His "Biggest Blessing"
The prolific comedian entered rehab after a 1997 DUI arrest and has been sober since.
Sex Addiction, Porn, and Online Dating: An Interview with Dr. Stefanie Carnes
More and more women are getting involved with porn, cybersex, hook-up apps and sexting. Given the technological advances, it’s not surprising that these behavioral addictions have blown up.