Since May, It is estimated that more than 200 people have been killed and 25,000 more imprisoned in the country. The violent anti-drugs campaign in Bangladesh has claimed more than 200 lives, according to human rights advocates. “It is unprecedented in Bangladesh. So many people have been killed in such a short period of time,”… Continue reading Bangladesh Drug War Claims Hundreds Of Lives
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CDC Director: I Almost Lost My Son To Fentanyl
“It’s important for society to embrace and support families who are fighting to win the battle of addiction—because stigma is the enemy of public health.” The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told a private audience last week that the opioid crisis hits close to home for him because his son… Continue reading CDC Director: I Almost Lost My Son To Fentanyl
Toronto Health Officials Recommend Decriminalization of All Drugs
“The potential harms associated with any of these drugs is worsened when people are pushed into a position where they have to produce, obtain and consume those drugs illegally.” On Monday, the Toronto board of health unanimously accepted the decision to propose that Canada’s federal government decriminalize all drug use. The board made the decision… Continue reading Toronto Health Officials Recommend Decriminalization of All Drugs
Narrative Therapy, or What Angelina Jolie Tells Herself About Herself
Ask yourself: As a sober person, who am I? What is my new story? What will I tell myself and others about who I am and what my life is like sober? Human beings are fascinated by stories. Indeed, we are particularly enthralled with stories about the lives of other people. Biographies and autobiographies always… Continue reading Narrative Therapy, or What Angelina Jolie Tells Herself About Herself
Coffee Won't Help Sober You Up
While you might feel more caffeinated, coffee does not improve motor skills that are affected by alcohol. Many people who need to quickly sober up reach for a cup of coffee, but while the caffeine might make you feel more alert, it won’t do anything to reduce the effects of alcohol. Professor Tony Moss of… Continue reading Coffee Won't Help Sober You Up
Native American Walk for Sobriety Focuses on Self-Empowerment and Self-Esteem
“Mass extermination and ethnic cleansing of Native Americans over centuries has Indian Country’ suffering from historic trauma. And for many of us, unsolved grief has led to alcoholism.” Over the weekend, a band of community members participated in the 4th annual Native American Walk for Sobriety in Richmond, California. The event, which took place on… Continue reading Native American Walk for Sobriety Focuses on Self-Empowerment and Self-Esteem
Young Men Scale Mountains in Unique Recovery Program
The 2xtreme Foundation helps youth overcome drugs, family issues, and more. One support program has set itself aside from the rest, by guiding young men in crisis along a better path—a program that concludes with scaling 20,000 feet of mountain. The program, a part of the 2xtreme Foundation, involves 10 months of mental and physical… Continue reading Young Men Scale Mountains in Unique Recovery Program
Vancouver Sees Success in Peer-Supervised Injection Sites
The chief coroner of British Columbia estimates that without the safe injection sites and without opioid antidotes, the death count would be triple what it is. In Vancouver, Canada, individuals who wish to use injection drugs have the option of doing so in a safe environment, supervised by their peers. According to NPR, downtown Vancouver… Continue reading Vancouver Sees Success in Peer-Supervised Injection Sites
YouTube Creators Detail Their Mental Health Struggles
“My life just changed so fast. My anxiety and depression keeps getting worse and worse. This is all I ever wanted, and why…am I so unhappy? It doesn’t make any sense. It’s stupid. It is so stupid.” For many, having a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers would be a dream come true. From the… Continue reading YouTube Creators Detail Their Mental Health Struggles
Kanye West: Mental Health Intervention Led to 'Scream Therapy'
Kim Kardashian staged an intervention for West’s anxiety and enlisted the help of famed motivational speaker Tony Robbins, who then turned him on to scream therapy. Most people know the term “primal scream,” but they may not know that it was named after a type of therapy created by a psychotherapist named Dr. Arthur Janov.… Continue reading Kanye West: Mental Health Intervention Led to 'Scream Therapy'