The 31-year-old rapper got candid about his past battle with lean and how it affected his life. In the wake of rapper Mac Miller’s suspected fatal drug overdose, fellow artist Bow Wow admitted that he, too, struggled with substance abuse. The rapper, actor and TV personality, born Shad Moss, said that a decade ago, he… Continue reading Bow Wow Reveals Past Addiction, Urges Fans To Be "Drug Free"
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Anatomy of a Relapse
When my father died, I hadn’t been to a meeting in over a year. I had no active knowledge of how to apply healthy coping mechanisms to a devastating situation so I just went back to what I knew: opioids and numbness. Two years ago I wrote a controversial feature for The Fix, “I Take… Continue reading Anatomy of a Relapse
Los Angeles Cracks Down On Unlicensed Pot Shops
Authorities estimate that there may be more than 200 retailers operating in Los Angeles without proper licensing. Misdemeanor charges were filed against more than 500 individuals in Los Angeles as part of City Attorney Mike Feuer’s campaign against unlicensed marijuana-related businesses. At a press conference on September 7, Feuer said that the charges were part of… Continue reading Los Angeles Cracks Down On Unlicensed Pot Shops
How Fentanyl Changed The Opioid Crisis
The prevalence and potency of illicit fentanyl has changed the course of the opioid crisis for the worse. While prescription painkillers were previously attributed to the most deaths in the opioid epidemic, they no longer do. Instead, the leading cause of death in this context is now illegal fentanyl, according to a recent Bloomberg editorial. The… Continue reading How Fentanyl Changed The Opioid Crisis
Medical Marijuana Patients Forced To Choose Between Housing Or Pain Relief
The government’s stance on medical marijuana is leaving some low-income patients in a major bind. Some medical marijuana patients across the country are having to choose between having a place to live or effective pain relief. People who apply for, or already receive, federal housing assistance may face discrimination if they use cannabis—even if it… Continue reading Medical Marijuana Patients Forced To Choose Between Housing Or Pain Relief
Journalist Reports On Daughter’s Overdose Death To Raise Awareness
“The opioid epidemic has hit home in a tragic and devastating way for me, personally. On May 16, my 21-year-old daughter Emily died from an overdose.” South Dakota news anchor Angela Kennecke has reported on the opioid epidemic for a decade, but she never imagined that she would be sharing the news of her own… Continue reading Journalist Reports On Daughter’s Overdose Death To Raise Awareness
Andrew Zimmern Talks "Emotional Sobriety"
“I have found that it takes a very concentrated, focused effort in later years of sobriety to pursue a higher plane of wellness.” Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern has tried some strange food and drink as the host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, but one thing you won’t see him put to his lips is… Continue reading Andrew Zimmern Talks "Emotional Sobriety"
Joe Manganiello On Recovery: Stigma Kept Me From Getting Help Sooner
“When I was growing up, when I thought of an alcoholic, I thought of some toothless guy in a trench coat in a basement somewhere. I just never thought that would apply to me.” Joe Manganiello, star of True Blood and Magic Mike XXL, has been sober for 16 years, and he recently spoke out… Continue reading Joe Manganiello On Recovery: Stigma Kept Me From Getting Help Sooner
Comedian Jake Fogelnest: From Self-Loathing to a Life Beyond His Wildest Dreams
Notice they don’t call it the “9th Step Maybes.” It’s not the “9th Step Possibilities.” It’s the “9TH STEP PROMISES.” It’s very clear: we must be painstaking and take the suggestions. But if we DO…some amazing stuff will happen before we know it. Comedy Central, VH1, MTV, Netflix. Jake Fogelnest’s TV writing/producing credits are too… Continue reading Comedian Jake Fogelnest: From Self-Loathing to a Life Beyond His Wildest Dreams
Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Researchers hope that the results of a new study will help them better identify those at risk for suicide. A three-year, $1.4 million study will examine the connection between opioid use and death by suicide, in hopes of more effectively identifying high-risk patients. “We know that opioid use, opioid overdose and suicide are related, but… Continue reading Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined