Miller was found dead in his home of an apparent drug overdose. Rapper Mac Miller was found dead in his home in Studio City, California on Friday (September 7). The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner pronounced Miller dead at 11:51 am, People confirms, and a source says his death was caused by cardiac… Continue reading Mac Miller Dies At Age 26
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Kim Kardashian On A Mission To Free More Non-Violent Drug Offenders
Following her initial success, the reality TV star is gearing up to convince the Trump administration to do it again on a larger scale. Kim Kardashian West managed to commute the life sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, a non-violent drug offender, with a single meeting at the White House. The 37-year-old reality television star is… Continue reading Kim Kardashian On A Mission To Free More Non-Violent Drug Offenders
Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
I just felt like shit and slept as much as I could. I showed up to work. I kept my commitments. I spoke when asked to, but I felt more than unhappy. I felt like I just didn’t care. (The Fix does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does anything on this website create… Continue reading Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
Bees May Become "Addicted" To Pesticides, Study Claims
The possibility for an addictive response underscores the concern over global use of the controversial insecticide. Researchers in London have found that bumblebees may develop a preference for food that is laced with pesticide that can echo the addictive effects of nicotine on humans. The study looked at a class of pesticide from the neonicotinoid… Continue reading Bees May Become "Addicted" To Pesticides, Study Claims
Frats To Ban Hard Liquor After Pledge Deaths
Frats will have until September 1, 2019 to implement the new alcohol policy. The party scene on many college campuses could be changing, after a governing body that oversees more than 6,000 fraternities around the nation banned its members from serving hard alcohol beginning next fall. The North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) policy means that frats… Continue reading Frats To Ban Hard Liquor After Pledge Deaths
Is It Possible To Overdose On Caffeine?
A new article delved into the potential risks of ingesting too much caffeine. Though caffeine is technically a “drug,” its effects are relatively benign. The naturally-occurring stimulant can be found in certain plants, nuts, seeds, and food products like sodas, teas, and chocolates. The normal daily serving of caffeine—per the U.S. government’s dietary guidelines—is up… Continue reading Is It Possible To Overdose On Caffeine?
Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Researchers examined the ingredients in chocolate chip cookies to determine why they are so addictive for some. Science has turned in a humdinger: studies indicate that sugar and sweetness can induce reward and craving that are comparable to those induced by cocaine. Research giving laboratory rats rewards of sugars and sweets shows that these goodies… Continue reading Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
"Death Certificate Project" Helps Identify Doctors Who Overprescribe
The crackdown has spooked physicians, including some who say they’re now less inclined to treat complex patients. Hundreds of California physicians are under investigation for their prescribing habits, as the state medical board cracks down on overprescribing. Under the “Death Certificate Project,” the Medical Board of California is trying to take a proactive approach to… Continue reading "Death Certificate Project" Helps Identify Doctors Who Overprescribe
Christopher Kennedy Lawford Dies At 63
“He was the absolute cornerstone to my sobriety,” said his cousin, Patrick Kennedy. Actor Christopher Kennedy Lawford has died, according to his family. The nephew of John F. Kennedy succumbed to a heart attack on Tuesday, according to his cousin, former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy. He was 63. Lawford was living in Vancouver, Canada with… Continue reading Christopher Kennedy Lawford Dies At 63
All My Friends Are Junkies
Once we switched our attention away from getting high and learned how to stay sober, we quickly realized that if we put at least one percent of the same effort it took to get trashed into other areas of our lives, the results were astronomical. All of my friends—each and every last one of them—are… Continue reading All My Friends Are Junkies