Actor Tom Arnold took to Twitter to back up Celebrity Apprentice contestant Noel Casler’s allegations about Trump’s Adderall use. During a stand-up set earlier this month, comedian Noel Casler claimed President Donald Trump used to snort Adderall on the set of The Celebrity Apprentice. It’s not immediately clear that the comic actually worked on the show, but other… Continue reading "Apprentice" Contestant Claims Trump Snorted Adderall On Set
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Fentanyl Officially The Deadliest Drug In America
According to a new report, fentanyl is responsible for more US deaths than any other drug. Fentanyl has become the most deadly drug in the nation, involved in more overdose deaths than any other illicit substance, according to a new report. According to the National Center for Health Statistics’ “Drugs Most Frequently Involved in Drug… Continue reading Fentanyl Officially The Deadliest Drug In America
Confetti Company Gives Work To Women In Recovery
“I want it to do some good because everything gets chucked at the end. My confetti is disposable, but it is made by women to help improve their lives,” said the owner of Leonetti Confetti. Kylee Leonetti was inspired to start her confetti-making company after the overdose and near-death of her beloved brother. After a weeklong… Continue reading Confetti Company Gives Work To Women In Recovery
Cocaine Deaths Are On The Rise
“From 2014 through 2016, the number of drug overdose deaths involving cocaine nearly doubled from 5,892 to 11,316,” states a recent report on cocaine-related deaths. Overdoses caused by cocaine have increasingly been in the news cycle, and a new report released this week shows just how dangerous cocaine abuse has become, with overdose deaths linked… Continue reading Cocaine Deaths Are On The Rise
New York Should Use Marijuana Taxes to Repair Subways, Report Says
One NYU professor makes the case for why the state should use marijuana tax revenue to fund the MTA’s Fast Forward plan to fix the popular transportation system. For New York City residents, the simple act of taking the subway can come with a host of problems: long delays in crowded, poorly ventilated and aging… Continue reading New York Should Use Marijuana Taxes to Repair Subways, Report Says
Does Empathy Play A Role In Relapse?
Scientists examined whether empathy can push a person in recovery to relapse for a new study. Having empathy — being able to relate to other people’s emotions — is generally considered a positive trait, but new research suggests that empathy could lead to relapse for people who are in recovery. Dr. Jonathan Gewirtz, a professor… Continue reading Does Empathy Play A Role In Relapse?
Timothée Chalamet Discusses The Message Of "Beautiful Boy"
“The movie shows how devastating it can be to everyone around the addict,” Timothée Chalamet explained during a recent panel on Beautiful Boy. Timothée Chalamet knows that Beautiful Boy, based on the memoir Tweak written by Nic Sheff (played by Chalamet) and Beautiful Boy written by Nic’s father David Sheff (played by Steve Carell), is obviously about… Continue reading Timothée Chalamet Discusses The Message Of "Beautiful Boy"
Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober
Charlie Sheen announced his sober milestone on Twitter this week. After one of the most well-publicized relapses in history, actor Charlie Sheen revealed this week that he has been sober for one year. Sheen, 53, posted a picture of his one-year AA chip on Twitter, writing, “so, THIS happened yesterday! a fabulous moment, in my… Continue reading Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober
An Addict’s Love Song to Her Son
He has seen me, his addicted mother, disappear into the night on wobbly ankles, drunken feet; he has seen me being calmed down by the police; he has seen me fall. “I love you” is my answer, my promise that I will not die. Our love for each other is overwhelming, addicting and addictive. The… Continue reading An Addict’s Love Song to Her Son
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services