The popular video game is becoming popularly cited in divorce petitions across the pond. The fact that video games can become addictive is not new. But the fact that they may play a role in divorce—especially one game in particular—is now coming to light. The video game Fortnite Battle Royale, according to UK-based website Divorce… Continue reading Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK
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Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
“I haven’t had a drink in almost three years. Man, I’m feeling better and better.” Lead singer Phil Anselmo of Pantera has had heavy bouts with heroin, painkillers and alcohol addiction. Now, the vocalist says he’s nine months sober and 45 pounds lighter. Anselmo is currently fronting a new band, Philip H. Anselmo & The… Continue reading Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
Roseanne Barr Says Her Character On "Conners" Will Suffer Fatal Overdose
Barr revealed the alleged fate of her namesake character in a recent interview. As the premiere of The Conners nears, fans of the show are that much closer to learning how Roseanne Conner gets written off the show. In May, Roseanne Barr was kicked off her own classic sitcom, Roseanne, over a racist tweet that… Continue reading Roseanne Barr Says Her Character On "Conners" Will Suffer Fatal Overdose
You Got Sober, but Are You Having Fun?
I love my job; I adore writing. But that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m having fun. If anything, it shows me how much of my life is work. I arrived at my therapist’s office earlier this year in a state of complete burnout. My adrenals weren’t producing sufficient cortisol to get me through the day, inflammation… Continue reading You Got Sober, but Are You Having Fun?
Controversial Lawmaker Wants Congress Members Tested for Drugs
The bill was dismissed by the state’s Democratic Party, whose executive director dismissed Higgins’ proposition as “gimmicks and bravado.” A Louisiana representative has introduced a resolution that would lawmakers in Congress to submit to drug screenings once every term. U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), who is also a Reserve Deputy Marshal and former St. Landry’s Parish public information officer… Continue reading Controversial Lawmaker Wants Congress Members Tested for Drugs
Doctors Will Be Required To Check Prescription Database In California
The state’s monitoring system has been historically underused by healthcare providers. Beginning on October 2, doctors in California will be required to check the state’s prescription monitoring database before writing a new prescription, in an attempt to provide better care and correct years of underutilization of the system. “California created the first system to track… Continue reading Doctors Will Be Required To Check Prescription Database In California
"Dopesick Nation" Chronicles Struggle To Find Addiction Treatment
“TV is typically the domain of heroes and monsters and we don’t believe in either.” A new docu-series shows the day-to-day struggle of finding help for people with substance use disorder. The first episode of Dopesick Nation, a new 10-part series that premiered on VICELAND last Wednesday (Sept. 12), follows Frankie and Allie as they… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Chronicles Struggle To Find Addiction Treatment
Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare
The “Santa Clarita Diet” actress got candid about her past drug use on Norm Macdonald’s new Netflix talk show. Drew Barrymore’s past struggles with substance misuse are well-known. After she became a superstar with the success of E.T., she followed the path of many child stars, battling addiction which threatened to end her career. Now… Continue reading Drew Barrymore Talks Past Drug Use: Cocaine Is My Worst Nightmare
Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
“You know you’ve been bad when the government fines you one aircraft carrier.” Stephen Colbert publicly called out those responsible for the opioid crisis, as the Late Show host laid into Big Pharma during a segment last Friday (Sept. 14). “There are certain subjects that are genuinely hard to talk about like, the opioid crisis.… Continue reading Stephen Colbert Takes Aim At Big Pharma Over Opioid Crisis
Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
“I think for his kids’ sake and for their mom, and for himself, he’s trying to do the work and get it together.” Actor and director Casey Affleck, brother of Ben Affleck, opened up about his brother’s ongoing struggle with alcohol, also revealing that it’s a family issue. He said that he and his brother… Continue reading Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay