Women’s meetings gave me the space to talk about the unspeakable, allowing me to move closer to becoming free from the fear that has kept me shackled.[Content Note: Discussions of IPV] I started my sobriety journey in a foreign city where there was one English speaking 12-step meeting daily, and a relatively small number of… Continue reading The Importance of Women’s Recovery Spaces
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Mom & Daughter Pair Teens with Mentors to Support Mental Health
“Through that process I found out there is a humungous community of people suffering here in my own backyard.” Today Maddie Jenkins is a thriving 17-year-old, but three years ago she was struggling–the Virginia native attempted suicide twice within 18 months. “When you’re suffering from something that could be the smallest bit of loneliness or… Continue reading Mom & Daughter Pair Teens with Mentors to Support Mental Health
Parents Sue The Man They Say Provided Their Daughter With Heroin
“It’s time we hold these people accountable. If law enforcement has a hard time doing it, and I understand it’s a big task, we need to help them.” Municipalities across the country have launched lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, and now in a first-of-its-kind move, the parents of a Colorado woman have filed a… Continue reading Parents Sue The Man They Say Provided Their Daughter With Heroin
World Health Organization Adds Sex Addiction to Disease List
However, there is still some controversy among clinicians about whether it should be included. A new mental health disorder has been added to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases list—compulsive sexual behavior disorder. According to CNN, the inclusion came in the June update of the list, which is called the ICD-11, and is… Continue reading World Health Organization Adds Sex Addiction to Disease List
Mom Charged with Homicide, Accused of Causing Infant's OD Through Breast Milk
An autopsy found methadone, amphetamine and methamphetamine in the 11-week-old’s system. A Pennsylvania woman was charged with homicide after her infant son allegedly died of a drug overdose from drinking drugs through his mother’s breast milk. Samantha Jones was charged Friday and held on $3 million cash bail for the tot’s April death after an… Continue reading Mom Charged with Homicide, Accused of Causing Infant's OD Through Breast Milk
Jeff Sessions Blocks MMJ Research, Despite Congress’ Approval
The DEA has been accepting applications for new growers of research cannabis for two years, but the program has not moved forward at all thanks to Sessions. It’s been two years since the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) opened up applications for new growers of research cannabis, but two dozen applicants haven’t heard a peep from… Continue reading Jeff Sessions Blocks MMJ Research, Despite Congress’ Approval
Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Celebrates 11 Months Sober
Though his past is plagued with substance-fueled meltdowns, Scantlin is ready to stay clean and move on. Wes Scantlin, the lead singer of the band Puddle of Mudd, is celebrating 11 months sober following his public struggle with substance abuse. “The last year has been… Getting out of incarceration and then going to CRI-Help in… Continue reading Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Celebrates 11 Months Sober
Dating While (Newly) Sober
When my sponsor told me about the suggestion to not date for a year, that I should just concentrate on getting sober, I said: “I’m a really good multi-tasker.” I thought that when I got sober, I’d get into the best shape of my life, start going to the gym all the time, train for… Continue reading Dating While (Newly) Sober
Nation's First-Ever Execution Using Fentanyl Halted
A New Jersey drug company filed a lawsuit claiming the state had tricked a drug distributor into selling one of the drugs to be used in the execution. What could have been the nation’s first-ever execution using fentanyl was called off Wednesday, after a New Jersey-based drug company filed suit over the planned use of… Continue reading Nation's First-Ever Execution Using Fentanyl Halted
FDA: Limiting Opioids Won't Curb Crisis, Responsible Prescribing Will
The FDA commissioner issued a statement addressing the stigma aimed at pain patients and the need for providers to take a patient-centric approach. Strict opioid prescribing regulations are harming some chronic pain patients, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. On Monday, July 9, the FDA released a statement about its Patient-Focused… Continue reading FDA: Limiting Opioids Won't Curb Crisis, Responsible Prescribing Will