“I’ve dealt with anxiety for a long-ass time. I got prescribed Xanax, benzodiazepine, a long time ago. Benzos are the f—ing devil. They’re horrible drugs.” Jonathan Davis, the frontman of the metal band Korn, puts his struggles with drugs and anxiety front and center in a song on his debut solo album, Black Labyrinth. In… Continue reading Korn's Jonathan Davis Talks Addiction: "Benzos Are The Devil"
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Embracing Pride and the LGBT+ Community in Recovery
“The sense of having two selves was the root of my addiction, especially in the beginning. It was exhausting to play a role I didn’t want.” Ten years ago, I was both terrified and ecstatic to go to my first ever LGBT Pride Parade. I knew that I was attracted to both men and women,… Continue reading Embracing Pride and the LGBT+ Community in Recovery
Overprescribing Doctor Linked To Hundreds Of Deaths, Report Says
The doctor’s “brusque and indifferent” prescribing of diamorphine led to the deaths of at least 456 patients between 1989-2000. A British doctor is making headlines once again, after a report released Wednesday (June 20) concluded that her policy of over-prescribing a powerful pain medication led to hundreds of patient deaths. Jane Barton, who is now… Continue reading Overprescribing Doctor Linked To Hundreds Of Deaths, Report Says
Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
“To the ones who never left me we’ve been down this road before, I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore,” the pop star sings in her new song. Pop star Demi Lovato is forthright about not only about the positive side of her recovery, but also her struggles along the way. The singer-songwriter’s new single… Continue reading Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
Worried About Your Smartphone Use? These Tips Can Help
A few health experts offer some useful suggestions for limiting screen time and reconnecting with the world outside of your phone. Smartphones undoubtedly make our lives easier. After all, we can now do our banking, grocery shopping and trip planning all from the comfort of our homes with a few taps. However, smartphones are increasingly… Continue reading Worried About Your Smartphone Use? These Tips Can Help
6 Ways To Safely Dispose Of Prescription Medications
Drop-off boxes and drug disposal bags are among a few of the best methods for properly disposing of expired or unused medication. Simply throwing unused medications in the garbage doesn’t cut it. There are better, safer methods when it comes to disposing of prescription medications, according to U.S. News and World Report. Disposing of such… Continue reading 6 Ways To Safely Dispose Of Prescription Medications
Medication-Assisted Treatment Saves Lives But Is Severely Underutilized
A new study found that in the year after an overdose less than one-third of patients were prescribed methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. A new study found that drugs used to reduce opioid use in people with addiction are seriously underutilized. The medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine published the study, which followed close to 18,000… Continue reading Medication-Assisted Treatment Saves Lives But Is Severely Underutilized
Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety
“I thank my dad for paying for my treatment… My clear mind has allowed me to do a lot with this time. So much so that I would like to offer to pay for his treatment.” Former Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy Lee and his son Brandon continue to wage a very public and very ugly… Continue reading Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety
The Blessings of Going Back
“Pulling a geographic? Come to Jackson Hole! Great public transportation, decent jobs, and a beautiful environment to be miserable in.” It can be a scary thing to go back to the place you hit your “bottom.” It can also be extremely rewarding with unexpected miracles and blessings. I hit my bottom in Jackson Hole, Wyoming… Continue reading The Blessings of Going Back
Canada Legalizes Marijuana In Historic Vote
Residents are expected to be able to purchase marijuana from licensed producers as early as mid-September 2018. Canada became the second country in the world to legalize marijuana after the passage of its Cannabis Act in a 52-59 vote on Tuesday, June 19. Canadian adults will be allowed to carry and share up to 30 grams… Continue reading Canada Legalizes Marijuana In Historic Vote