“Before, I thought I ran on a chaos engine, but the more peaceful I am, the more I can give to the work. I can address things I wasn’t capable of doing before.” Florence Welch, the voice of Florence and the Machine, is at a different pace in life. She’s more at peace, less afraid,… Continue reading Florence Welch On Sobriety: "Performing Without Booze Was A Revelation"
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Dope Sick: Breaking Down Opioid Withdrawal
The strength it takes for a broken down, tormented person, feeling sick and hopeless every single day, to say, “No more” to their source of relief is something many people cannot even fathom. Dope sickness (from opioid withdrawal) or even just the fear of dope sickness can trigger a desperation and panic unlike any other.… Continue reading Dope Sick: Breaking Down Opioid Withdrawal
Kids, Parents & Grandparents All Face Strain Of Opioid Crisis
One expert estimates that for every child in foster care due to a parent’s addiction there are 18 to 20 children who have been informally taken in by family members. When parents are living with opioid addiction—or even trying to establish their lives in recovery—it can take a toll on the whole family, from kids… Continue reading Kids, Parents & Grandparents All Face Strain Of Opioid Crisis
Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payouts To Doctors
In 2016, Big Pharma shelled out more than $15 million to doctors for opioid-related marketing—33% less than the year prior. Drugmakers are cutting back on opioid-related marketing payouts to doctors, according to a data analysis by ProPublica. The newly released figures come as the latest update to the nonprofit news site’s Dollars for Docs online… Continue reading Opioid Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payouts To Doctors
Kratom Draws Support And Controversy As Opioid Addiction Treatment
“It’s like a cruel joke that I finally found something that works and the FDA and DEA want it banned,” said one kratom user. A controversial supplement, kratom, could have benefits when it comes to treating opioid use disorder, according to a new study. However, there is still much controversy around it due to safety… Continue reading Kratom Draws Support And Controversy As Opioid Addiction Treatment
Can Ayahuasca Help Those With Severe Depression?
Those suffering from severe, untreatable depression may find relief from the psychedelic drug ayahuasca. A new study suggests that ayahuasca might be able to help people suffering from treatment-resistant depression. The study is among the first of its kind investigating ayahuasca as a treatment for depression, testing 30 subjects in a randomized and placebo-controlled environment.… Continue reading Can Ayahuasca Help Those With Severe Depression?
New York Federal Judge Admits He’s Been Too Tough on Marijuana
The judge says he wants to make things right, in both his current and future judgments. Judge Jack Weinstein of Brooklyn, New York admits he’s probably been too harsh on marijuana offenders throughout his career. To make amends, he has vowed to be more lenient in future cases and to fix the cases he can… Continue reading New York Federal Judge Admits He’s Been Too Tough on Marijuana
Kelly Osbourne Gets Candid About Sobriety, Relapse & Mental Health
“What I’ve learnt is that no amount of therapy or medication is going to work unless you want it to.” Fighting off stigma and advocating for self-care, Kelly Osbourne opened up to a British tabloid about her ongoing reliance on weekly therapy to help her battle with addiction. “I believe everybody should have therapy,” the… Continue reading Kelly Osbourne Gets Candid About Sobriety, Relapse & Mental Health
Eddie Pepitone: From Falling Down Drunk to Sober Stand Up
Comedy is totally addictive! It hits the part of the brain that drugs do. The love me love me I’m home I’m home part (that is when it goes well). You feel exhilarated because you are the center of attention. I was a few months out of my second rehab facility when a friend and… Continue reading Eddie Pepitone: From Falling Down Drunk to Sober Stand Up
Too Often, Insurers Cover Opioids But Not Addiction Treatment Meds
“Buprenorphine and methadone are incredibly effective medications… So I really do think it’s a stigma issue.” As is the case for many people battling opioid addiction, Mandy’s dependency started at home. She was prescribed an opioid for back pain, and her insurance company gladly covered the cost of the pills. However, after Mandy became dependent… Continue reading Too Often, Insurers Cover Opioids But Not Addiction Treatment Meds