The mother of the child, who is in early recovery, said that her daughter’s birth was the final step in what had been “a life-changing year.” Babies born on January 1 are always heralded as symbols of new beginnings, but one New Year’s baby’s arrival was especially powerful, signifying the year that her mom got… Continue reading New Year's Baby Highlights Mom’s Sober Year
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Demi Lovato's Sober New Year's Celebration
The “Sober” singer took to Instagram to share her celebration with fans. For Demi Lovato, 2018 was a rough year but she made it through and is now sober. After singing about relapse and suffering a nearly-fatal overdose in July the singer spent 90 days in rehab, getting out just in time to spend the… Continue reading Demi Lovato's Sober New Year's Celebration
Bam Margera Enters Rehab For The Third Time
Margaret’s last went to rehab in early 2018 after a DUI arrest in California. Former Jackass star Bam Margera is going to rehab for alcoholism again, just as he did this time last year after being arrested for a DUI. “Off to alcohol rehab for the 3rd time. I am hoping the term 3rd time… Continue reading Bam Margera Enters Rehab For The Third Time
What 8 Days of Silent Meditation in Sri Lanka Taught Me About Myself
I wanted to get something out of this week of mindfulness meditation. I wanted to live mindfully, feel spiritually connected, to be less of a disconnected, frenzied entrepreneur run by self-will and ego. When we arrived at the meditation center in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle during a downpour, we were greeted by… Continue reading What 8 Days of Silent Meditation in Sri Lanka Taught Me About Myself
Fisherman Reels In Cocaine
The fisherman found a bale of cocaine worth a reported $500,000. A south Florida fisherman got a surprise catch when he spotted a bale of cocaine after returning from a day on the ocean. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, which covers the Florida Keys, a fisherman noticed something floating beneath the docks when… Continue reading Fisherman Reels In Cocaine
"Glee" Star Jesse Luken Arrested For DUI
The 35-year-old actor was released on $5,000 bail. Jesse Luken, who played Bobby “Boom Boom” Surette on the TV musical Glee, allegedly crashed his car after driving drunk last month. Police in Glendale, California. responded to a call about a single-car crash and found Luken in the driver’s seat of his Toyota, which was driven… Continue reading "Glee" Star Jesse Luken Arrested For DUI
How Hard Is It To Quit Vaping?
A new report offers multiple firsthand accounts of the difficulties of quitting vaping. Many people are concerned about young adults and vaping. Juul, the biggest e-cigarette company around, has come under fire for being popular with teens and for making their products attractive to young people with their ad campaigns. Now a report in USA… Continue reading How Hard Is It To Quit Vaping?
Can Tarot Cards Improve Mental Health?
One expert says tarot card reading for mental health can be helpful in ways similar to meditation. Sometimes tools for managing mental health can be found in unlikely places — such as tarot cards. According to Teen Vogue, some individuals are finding comfort and meaning in the cards, which contain pictures, words and symbols. Psychotherapist… Continue reading Can Tarot Cards Improve Mental Health?
Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
A reduction in year-round drinking is one of the many benefits of going dry for the entire month of January, new research shows. For some, saying no to alcohol for the first month of a new year is viewed as the ultimate way to reset — especially after the holidays. Known as Dry January, this… Continue reading Dry January Has Many Benefits, Research Reveals
"Bird Box" Raises Mental Health Concerns Among Some Viewers
The Netflix blockbuster has received some backlash for its portrayal of individuals with mental health issues. If you read the news or take part in social media, you’ve likely heard of the new Netflix sensation Bird Box. The film, starring Sandra Bullock, is classified as a psychological thriller and is based on a novel that… Continue reading "Bird Box" Raises Mental Health Concerns Among Some Viewers