“Zero” is featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming animated movie “Ralph Breaks The Internet.” Ralph Breaks The Internet is the long awaited sequel to the animated hit Wreck It Ralph, and it’s due to hit theaters on November 21. On the movie’s soundtrack is a new song, “Zero,” by Imagine Dragons, and it deals… Continue reading Imagine Dragons Release New Song About Depression
Category: Addiction News
Artie Lange Ready For Sobriety: "It’s Been Long Enough"
“I’m about to take a big step to help myself, to save my life. I’m sure you will hear about it. I feel like I’m not done. I have another run of laughing with you all.” Comedian Artie Lange seems ready for a change. Now 51 years old, his health fading, Lange appears ready to… Continue reading Artie Lange Ready For Sobriety: "It’s Been Long Enough"
The Character Without a Credit: Addiction in "Beautiful Boy"
David is desperate to fix Nic. He researches addiction and interviews doctors. He even takes crystal meth to try to better understand. Told largely from the perspective of David Sheff (Steve Carell), the father of 18-year-old Nic (Timothée Chalamet), who struggles with crystal meth addiction, Beautiful Boy is an agonizing film adaptation of memoirs written… Continue reading The Character Without a Credit: Addiction in "Beautiful Boy"
Low-Level Weed Cases Not A Priority, Michigan's Top Prosecutors Say
Michigan voters approved a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana last week. On the heels of a successful ballot measure that legalized recreational weed in Michigan, prosecutors last week put out a statement clarifying that pot is still illegal on a federal level – but they won’t make weed cases a priority. “Marijuana continues to… Continue reading Low-Level Weed Cases Not A Priority, Michigan's Top Prosecutors Say
Prison Guards Accused Of Smuggling Pot, Wire Cutters Into Lock-Up
Three female guards are all facing charges of attempting to furnish a prisoner with contraband. A trio of prison visitors could end up on the other side of the razor wire after they were arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle pot and cell phones into a pair of South Carolina lock-ups. The three women arrested… Continue reading Prison Guards Accused Of Smuggling Pot, Wire Cutters Into Lock-Up
Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
A new study examined whether excessive use of social media contributed to feelings of depression and loneliness. The more time you spend scrolling through social media, the more likely you could be contributing to your own feelings of depression and loneliness. A new study from Penn State researchers has determined that social media use correlates… Continue reading Could Limiting Social Media Use Improve Your Mental Health?
"Beautiful Boy" Shows Truth Of Addiction, Former NIDA Director Says
“The film shows the limits of treatment and family love in confronting the awesome and tenacious power of addiction.” Robert L. DuPont knows what addiction looks like — how it can strike anyone and tear families apart from the inside. As a doctor specializing in addiction and treatment and former National Institute on Drug Abuse… Continue reading "Beautiful Boy" Shows Truth Of Addiction, Former NIDA Director Says
Stone Cold Steve Austin Gives Up Trademark Beer Chugging
The legendary WWE star has given up alcohol and taken up yoga. Stone Cold Steve Austin announced on his podcast, The Steve Austin Show, that he is giving up beer. He announced to fans that he’s doing it for his health, it’s working, and that he hasn’t had a drink in over two weeks. “My… Continue reading Stone Cold Steve Austin Gives Up Trademark Beer Chugging
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Discusses Addiction in New Memoir
In his new memoir, “Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back),” the singer-songwriter details his struggles with alcoholism and Vicodin. Jeff Tweedy, singer and guitarist in the band Wilco, has penned a new memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back). In it, he recounts his descent into addiction and eventual decision to get clean.… Continue reading Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Discusses Addiction in New Memoir
Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Reform at the 2018 Midterm Elections
In one of the most talked-about reform wins of the midterm elections, Floridians approved restoring voting rights to most of the state’s roughly 1.4 million felons Aside from boasting impressive voter turnout, the 2018 midterm elections ushered in a number of wins for criminal justice and drug policy reformers across the country. Florida felons stand… Continue reading Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Reform at the 2018 Midterm Elections