“I’ve got a lot of work to do but it’s a start to even be aware that it’s possible.” Singer Ariana Grande has had quite a few painful moments over the last 18 months. From the Manchester Arena bombing at her May 2017 concert to losing her ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, to a drug overdose… Continue reading Ariana Grande: Therapy Saved My Life So Many Times
Category: Addiction News
Demi Lovato Is Reportedly Out Of Rehab
A source claims the pop star is spending time at a sober living facility in Los Angeles. Singer Demi Lovato is reportedly out of rehab, having achieved 90 days of sobriety following her near-fatal overdose in July. “She just got back to LA a couple days ago,” a source told PEOPLE. “She seems to be… Continue reading Demi Lovato Is Reportedly Out Of Rehab
Suspect In Deadly Rehab Shooting Taken Into Custody
The suspect denied responsibility for the shooting. A suspect in Monday’s shooting at a California recovery center is now in custody, according to authorities. Authorities believe Davance Lamar Reed was the person who opened fire at Helen Vine Detox Center in San Rafael early Monday morning (Nov. 5). Helen Vine, on Smith Ranch Road, is… Continue reading Suspect In Deadly Rehab Shooting Taken Into Custody
Evolution of a Beard: My Growth as Reflected Through Facial Hair
My hatred and rage grew alongside my father’s beard. Beards represented mental illness. Beards represented embarrassment. Beards represented my failed family. The last time I saw my father without a beard was the night he accused me of being an alien sent to harvest his testicles. It was the summer before I entered eighth grade.… Continue reading Evolution of a Beard: My Growth as Reflected Through Facial Hair
Corrections Officer Accused Of Attempting To Bring Drugs Into Prison
Officers believe the man intended to distribute drugs found in his car to inmates in the jail. A Camden, New Jersey corrections officer has been suspended and charged after allegedly attempting to bring drugs into a correctional facility with the intention of selling them to inmates. According to NJ.com, Christopher Bowie, 47, was caught with… Continue reading Corrections Officer Accused Of Attempting To Bring Drugs Into Prison
Mixed Results For Marijuana Legalization At The Polls
Advocates received a major win in Michigan, which became the first midwest state to legalize recreational marijuana. Marijuana advocates hoping for a mandate on legalization instead got a mixed result at the polls on Tuesday, when Michigan became the 10th state to legalize recreational cannabis and voters in Missouri and Utah approved medical marijuana programs,… Continue reading Mixed Results For Marijuana Legalization At The Polls
State Of Mental Health In America "Still Quite Bleak," Report Says
New data shows “alarming increases in adult suicidal thoughts and major depression in youth.” Talking about mental health is becoming less taboo, but is this making a real difference? According to a new report that offers a snapshot of mental health in the United States, overall the picture is “still quite bleak.” The annual State… Continue reading State Of Mental Health In America "Still Quite Bleak," Report Says
Mike Tyson To Star In Sitcom Based On His Marijuana Business
Tyson stars in the series along with his real-life bodyguard and comedian Russell Peters who’ll play Tyson’s “useless best friend.” Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has begun production on a television sitcom based on his new career in the cannabis industry. Tyson will star as a retired boxer who grows marijuana in Rolling with the… Continue reading Mike Tyson To Star In Sitcom Based On His Marijuana Business
Runners In Recovery Conquer The NYC Marathon
“It’s a miracle story. This group, last year, some were in prison, now they are in the program running the New York City Marathon.” More than 50,000 people ran in this year’s New York City Marathon on Sunday (Nov. 4). Among them was team Odyssey House, a small group of people in recovery. The team… Continue reading Runners In Recovery Conquer The NYC Marathon
Mac Miller’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed
The 28-year-old rapper passed away in early August. A coroner has confirmed Mac Miller’s cause of death. The 26-year-old rapper and music producer (born Malcolm McCormick) died at home in Studio City, California on Sept. 7. Given his history of substance use, early reports pointed to drugs. On Monday (Nov. 7), the Los Angeles County… Continue reading Mac Miller’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed