Manafort has been in jail for more than six months, after a judge revoked his bail in June. Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, is not faring well in jail, where he is being held while he awaits his sentencing in February on charges of financial fraud and conspiracy, according to his lawyers. “He… Continue reading Paul Manafort Is Depressed in Jail, Lawyers Say
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Teens Who Share Drugs May Face Conviction, Prison Sentencing
Though laws vary in regard to culpability, 20 states regard drug delivery resulting in death as a crime. A new feature on Psychology Today highlights an alarming possibility for parents and teenagers: Sharing drugs with friends can be considered legal grounds for a charge of dealing that can carry a prison sentence. The feature references a New… Continue reading Teens Who Share Drugs May Face Conviction, Prison Sentencing
Will A Border Wall Help Curb The Opioid Epidemic?
Experts discuss the impact, if any, a new border wall would have on stemming the flow of drugs entering the US through Mexico. As the government shutdown continues, President Trump is digging in his heels, insisting that an expensive border wall is essential to national security, in part because it would hamper the flow of… Continue reading Will A Border Wall Help Curb The Opioid Epidemic?
Microdosing Marijuana at 9 Years Sober
I got a nice buzz from microdosing marijuana, but a buzz no more intense than a glass of wine sipped slowly and on a reasonably full stomach. Despite this buzz, I had no craving for more pot and I did not pick up a drink. Microdosing. All the cool kids in Silicon Valley are doing… Continue reading Microdosing Marijuana at 9 Years Sober
NYPD Gears Up To Address Pot Legalization Downside
The city’s police commissioner is sending NYPD officials to other pot-legal states to gauge what the city is in for when marijuana becomes legal. The New York Police Department is gearing up for the effects of legal marijuana without knowing exactly what those effects will be. The top of the NYPD chain has some… Continue reading NYPD Gears Up To Address Pot Legalization Downside
Iggy Azalea Talks Anxiety
The Aussie rapper opened up about anxiety on social media. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is one of many celebrities who talks about her anxiety on social media. In the last several months, she’s made several confessions about being antsy, and in the new year, she’s opened up about her struggles again, this time with a… Continue reading Iggy Azalea Talks Anxiety
Are Young People Who Self-Harm More Likely To Commit Violent Crimes?
A new study examined whether adolescents who self-harm have a higher risk of hurting others. New research has determined that a predilection for self-harm in adolescence and early adulthood may also foretell a risk for harming others. Data culled from a long-term study on twins from preschool age until their early 20s suggested that individuals… Continue reading Are Young People Who Self-Harm More Likely To Commit Violent Crimes?
New York Times Apologizes For "Demonizing" Moms With Crack Addiction
In their apology, the Times’ editorial board acknowledged the negative impact of their stigmatizing coverage of black mothers with crack addiction during the crack epidemic. When Suzanne Sellers gave birth to her son in 1995, she tested positive for drugs, having become addicted to the crack cocaine that was an epidemic in poor black communities. Despite… Continue reading New York Times Apologizes For "Demonizing" Moms With Crack Addiction
Josh Brolin Shares Drunk Photo To Celebrate Sobriety
The Avengers actor described a harrowing, alcohol-fueled night on Instagram to celebrate a major sober milestone. Actor Josh Brolin, who has starred in movies ranging from The Goonies to No Country for Old Men to Deadpool 2, took to Instagram this week to celebrate five years of sobriety in an unusual way: sharing a photo from a… Continue reading Josh Brolin Shares Drunk Photo To Celebrate Sobriety
Kamala Harris Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In New Book
The California senator discusses her stance on prohibition, de-scheduling and the need for the war on drugs to be dismantled in her new book. More and more democratic politicians are getting on board with marijuana legalization, according to Forbes. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is one of them, as she discusses the topic in her new… Continue reading Kamala Harris Pushes For Marijuana Legalization In New Book