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Upon Release from Prison, a New Kind of Nightmare
After staring at a wall for almost half of my life, being able to look out the windows of the halfway house at the world but not being able to go out and experience it was maddening.
Police, Thieves Keep Confusing Hemp For Marijuana
There are over 50,000 ways to use hemp but chances are incredibly slim that it will get you high.
Dr. Phil Says Occasional Marijuana Use Will Drop IQ, Experts Call Him Out
“When you smoke marijuana, it’s like opening your computer up and pouring water inside,” McGraw said.
"Full House" Star Andrea Barber Details Anxiety Struggles In Memoir
“I thought there was something wrong with me. I just thought I was this idiot who couldn’t get it together.”
How Diet Culture Harms Women in Recovery
Overlooking the physical impact that substance use disorder has had on our bodies will exacerbate disordered eating and poor mental health. As many as 72% of women with alcohol use disorder also have an eating disorder.
Chipotle To Offer Mental Health Benefits To All Employees
Chipotle employees and their family members will be able to meet with a licensed counselor via phone, online or in-person.
Drake Launches "More Life" Cannabis Brand
Drake began teasing the launch in downtown Toronto last week.
Matt Damon Gives Update On Ben Affleck's Recovery Journey
The A-list pals are teaming up for their first collaboration since Good Will Hunting.
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Overdose survivors need more than a second (or third) chance: they need a parachute. When you’re in free fall, a little more time isn’t much help.