The former New Mexico governor disclosed his ties to the cannabis industry amid his run for U.S. Senate. Two-time Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson has revealed his personal financial ties to the marijuana industry, which have some observers concerned about a possible conflict of interest in regard to his bid for New Mexico’s Senate seat. Disclosing one’s… Continue reading Senatorial Candidate Gary Johnson Reveals Cannabis Industry Connections
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Brett Kavanaugh’s Classmate Detailed Drunken Behavior In Memoirs
Kavanaugh’s prep school classmate’s 1997 memoir features a drunken character named “Bart O’Kavanaugh.” Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court is still under review, as the court looks into accusations of sexual assault brought against Kavanaugh by a former classmate, Christine Blasey Ford. Details from the memoirs of Kavanaugh’s old high school friend, Mark Judge, may… Continue reading Brett Kavanaugh’s Classmate Detailed Drunken Behavior In Memoirs
"Drug Llama" Allegedly Sold 50,000 Fentanyl Pills On Dark Web
Investigators say the woman who reportedly calls herself “The Drug Llama” also sold Oxy, Percs and amphetamines through a dark web marketplace. A California woman known on the dark web as “The Drug Llama” is accused of shipping more than 50,000 fentanyl pills to consumers across the United States since 2016. Melissa Scanlan, 31, is… Continue reading "Drug Llama" Allegedly Sold 50,000 Fentanyl Pills On Dark Web
No More Attendance Sheets In AA
Having court-ordered people at our meetings is like being, “a little bit pregnant.” We are either anonymous or we are not anonymous. Our Traditions are important to Alcoholics Anonymous. We also want to see AA continue to provide a way out for alcoholics. The responsibility statement located on so many meeting walls says it all.… Continue reading No More Attendance Sheets In AA
The Cannabis Industry Wants You To Ditch The Word "Stoner"
A new ad campaign is pushing to end marijuana-related stigma. The word “stoner” immediately brings to mind a specific stereotype: a low achiever clouded in smoke and looking for a snack. Now, a retail pot company in California has launched a $2 million advertising campaign trying to convince the public to let the world stoner… Continue reading The Cannabis Industry Wants You To Ditch The Word "Stoner"
Science Series NOVA Tackles US Drug Crisis in PBS' "Addiction"
The PBS documentary airs on October 19th. The opioid crisis affects entire communities across the United States—yet there is still much about opioid abuse that is poorly understood. A new documentary airing on PBS aims to change that by exploring the crisis from different angles. ADDICTION, produced by NOVA, tackles both the science of addiction… Continue reading Science Series NOVA Tackles US Drug Crisis in PBS' "Addiction"
Kristen Bell Reveals She Smokes Weed Around Sober Dax Shepard
“I smoke around my husband and it doesn’t seem to bother him. Weed rules. Weed is my drug of choice, for sure.” Actress Kristen Bell recently posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband Dax Shepard on social media congratulating him on his 14th year of sobriety. However, that doesn’t mean The Good Place actress has… Continue reading Kristen Bell Reveals She Smokes Weed Around Sober Dax Shepard
Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
It all comes down to the developing brain. While teenagers have always experimented with mind-altering substances, they are at more risk of addiction than ever. The combination of modern drug availability and the specific vulnerability of the teen brain make the teen years a higher risk for addiction than in adulthood. The Centers of Disease… Continue reading Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
Meth Use Rises Among Youth, Heroin Use Declines
The results of a new survey from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration revealed some positive movement for the opioid crisis. In another reminder of how complicated addiction and addiction treatment is, compiled survey results from 67,500 Americans in 2017 found that while new heroin users in certain age groups have almost declined by half, methamphetamine… Continue reading Meth Use Rises Among Youth, Heroin Use Declines
Senate Passes Sweeping Opioid Legislation, Treatment Advocates Unimpressed
“None of the bills include providing the one thing communities hit by the opioid crisis need most: funding,” says one treatment advocate. A bipartisan effort to stem the opioid crisis, while impressive in scope, does not have what it takes to stem the national opioid crisis, say treatment advocates. On Monday (Sept. 17), the Senate… Continue reading Senate Passes Sweeping Opioid Legislation, Treatment Advocates Unimpressed