That day was the last time I bought into the lies that one drink will somehow not send me on that downward spiral to insanity and destruction of everything I love and care about. The kids were still sleeping when I woke up early just to start drinking. The wine was hidden in its usual… Continue reading Their First Day of School Was My Last Day of Drinking
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Top DEA Agent Accused Of Laundering Over $7 Million In Drug Money
The former DEA agent allegedly kept $7 million of money laundered from drug sales in a business account. A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent who oversaw a high-profile undercover operation has been linked to a $7 million money-laundering scheme involving Colombian drug cartels. Five current and former law enforcement officials told the AP that Jose Irizarry—who left… Continue reading Top DEA Agent Accused Of Laundering Over $7 Million In Drug Money
CBS Rejects Medical Marijuana Super Bowl Ad
“It’s a public service announcement really more than it is an advertisement,” said the medical marijuana company’s head of marketing. Ahead of this year’s Super Bowl LIII, there’s one industry that’s been shut out of advertising during the big game—medical marijuana. The Super Bowl ad would have been fairly tame, introducing three people who have… Continue reading CBS Rejects Medical Marijuana Super Bowl Ad
Rob Lowe Talks Replacing Alcohol With Exercise
“It became an outlet for all of the tension, stresses, compulsivity. I funneled the addiction, frankly, into that,” said the Parks & Rec actor. More than 28 years ago, actor Rob Lowe hit the gym to convince himself that he didn’t have a substance abuse problem. As long as he could run breakneck sprints—a quarter-mile in 60… Continue reading Rob Lowe Talks Replacing Alcohol With Exercise
Opioid Use May Be Tied To Intestinal Disorder In Newborns
A new report explores the connection between opioid use and the intestinal birth defect. Infants whose mothers use opioids during pregnancy are at risk for a host of issues from small head size to dependency on the drugs. Now, a new report suggests an additional health concern for babies exposed to opioids: a possible increased… Continue reading Opioid Use May Be Tied To Intestinal Disorder In Newborns
How Results-Driven School Culture Affects Teachers’ Mental Health
Researchers talked to teachers on long-term sick leave as a result of struggling with mental health for a new study. More and more UK teachers are beginning to struggle with their mental health as a result of changing expectations in the profession. This information comes from a new study, Forbes reports. Researchers have determined that… Continue reading How Results-Driven School Culture Affects Teachers’ Mental Health
Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
A recent high-profile stop has led to a lawsuit by two former highway patrol officers who now operate a cannabis transportation business. Recreational cannabis may be legal in California, but complex laws in the state mean officers are still regularly pulling people over and seizing marijuana. In fact, in 2018, California Highway Patrol officers seized… Continue reading Confusing Law Led to Marijuana Arrests In California
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Different Perspective
Rather than seeking knowledge through scientific methodology to gather more and more evidence regarding the factual attributes of successful recovery, AA emphasizes scripture, tradition, and the word of authority figures. I recently read an essay on another recovery-oriented site, a site whose focus is on people in 12-step recovery yet who are disinclined to religion.… Continue reading Alcoholics Anonymous: A Different Perspective
Anne Hathaway Vows To Stop Drinking Until Son Is Older
Hathaway says before she stopped drinking she had been touring rum bars on the island Mauritius, an experience she doesn’t remember. Anne Hathaway hasn’t had a drink since October—and she plans to keep it that way for the next 18 years. According to USA Today, the actress made the announcement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday… Continue reading Anne Hathaway Vows To Stop Drinking Until Son Is Older
Dry January's Popularity Leads More Bars To Mix Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Bars are crafting specialty drinks with flashy names to draw in alcohol-free customers during the month of January. The Dry January public health campaign started several years ago by a group called Alcohol Change UK, a London-based advocacy group. Now the campaign has spread to the U.S., and many New York bars are finding themselves mixing… Continue reading Dry January's Popularity Leads More Bars To Mix Non-Alcoholic Drinks