The pop star touched on exercise addiction in a recent Instagram post. Singer Ellie Goulding addressed her experience with dependency on exercise, which she described as “not worth it.” In a recent Instagram post, the Grammy-nominated singer shared a photo of herself, which was accompanied by text that in part read, “Ah good #memories of… Continue reading Ellie Goulding Talks "Miserable" Exercise Addiction
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How Opioids Hijack The Brain
Addiction experts and people who use opioids discuss how opioids impact their brains. Last year thousands of Americans died from opioid overdoses. Yet, despite the fact that the dangers of these drugs are well-publicized, new users continue to get hooked on opioids and succumb to their addictions. To try to understand why, The New York… Continue reading How Opioids Hijack The Brain
Did The CDC Overestimate The Number Of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies?
A new study suggests that CDC may have inflated the number of pregnancies affected by alcohol use. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention caused a stir by saying that women of childbearing age who aren’t on birth control should abstain from drinking so that they didn’t unintentionally have pregnancies affected by alcohol.… Continue reading Did The CDC Overestimate The Number Of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies?
Steven Tyler, Jason Isbell & Other Sober Musicians Share Their Stories
A group of famous sober musicians discussed their past addictions and getting sober for a new GQ profile. Famous musicians aren’t known for being a sober bunch, and yet many successful musicians are in recovery. Recently a group of sober musicians spoke with GQ about how they are surviving and thriving in recovery. Joe Walsh,… Continue reading Steven Tyler, Jason Isbell & Other Sober Musicians Share Their Stories
Artie Lange’s Celeb Friends Beg Him To Get Sober
A group of sober comedians and actors took to Twitter to ask Lange to get help for his addictions. Artie Lange became well-known for his long-running gig as a sidekick and comedian on the infamous Howard Stern Show. Lange is now in the spotlight for his long-running struggle with addiction as his famous pals plead… Continue reading Artie Lange’s Celeb Friends Beg Him To Get Sober
How I Supported My Heroin Addiction by Selling Meat
After I pushed in the plunger, all the anguish, self-hatred and regret faded into blackness. Heroin was an anti-depressant and the only thing I found to ease the constant sadness that clutched my throat. It was the blistering hot summer of ‘75 in Los Angeles. I was over-dressed as I headed to the supermarket in… Continue reading How I Supported My Heroin Addiction by Selling Meat
Mass Overdose In California Leaves One Dead, 12 Hospitalized
“Every indication is that this mass overdose incident was caused from the ingestion of some form of fentanyl in combination with another substance,” said a police chief at the scene. The synthetic opioid fentanyl is most likely responsible for a cluster of overdoses in one Chico, California house. One person died after overdosing and four… Continue reading Mass Overdose In California Leaves One Dead, 12 Hospitalized
Smoking, Alcohol Use Linked To Different Brain Areas
A new study suggests that individuals who smoke may do so in order to increase their brain connectivity with nicotine. Connectivity in certain areas of the brain may affect smokers’ and drinkers’ tendencies to continue the behavior, new research has found. The study, done by researchers in the department of computer science at the University… Continue reading Smoking, Alcohol Use Linked To Different Brain Areas
US, Canada Issue Travel Advisory For China After Controversial Drug Smuggling Case
China has shot back by issuing a travel advisory warning of their own against Canada. Canada has warned its citizens to “exercise caution” while in or visiting China after a Chinese court sentenced a Canadian citizen to death for allegedly smuggling drugs. The travel advisory, issued on January 14, came on the heels of a… Continue reading US, Canada Issue Travel Advisory For China After Controversial Drug Smuggling Case
Soulja Boy Denies Drug Use After Fan Accusation
The “Crank That” rapper shot back at a Twitter user who accused him of using crack cocaine. People across social media are comparing their photos today with pictures from 10 years ago as part of the viral “how hard did aging hit you” challenge. After a fan used the challenge to compare two photos of… Continue reading Soulja Boy Denies Drug Use After Fan Accusation