While watching the film, I would look over at Nic sitting next to me and get so emotional. I would start to cry and I feel like I’m about to start crying right now because I came so close to losing him. In “The David Sheff Solution,” The Fix interviewed the National Book Award-winning author of… Continue reading My "Beautiful Boy": David Sheff on Bringing His Family’s Story to the Big Screen
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Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Mental health in the workplace is an evolving issue that needs to be addressed. While technology is largely helpful in today’s professional world, it can also be somewhat hindering for mental health, according to Mike Serbinis, the founder and CEO of Canada-based employee benefits platform League. “If people feel like they always have to be… Continue reading Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Woman Uses Creative Writing To Help Ex-Offenders In Recovery
“I learned how to live again, how to feel comfortable in my own skin. She’s a Godsend,” says one of Rebecca Conviser’s students. It was a cancer diagnosis that first got Rebecca Conviser interested in the power of words. If the Morristown, New Jersey woman didn’t make it through, she wanted to leave behind words… Continue reading Woman Uses Creative Writing To Help Ex-Offenders In Recovery
Tackling Addiction In The Orthodox Jewish Community
“It went from everything being hush-hush under the carpet to people finally saying, ‘This is real. Let’s get people the help that they need,’” said one rabbi. A few brave individuals are breaking down the taboo of substance use disorder in the famously insular Orthodox Jewish community. Rabbi Zvi Gluck is at the forefront of… Continue reading Tackling Addiction In The Orthodox Jewish Community
"The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year—until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since been… Continue reading "The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
"Fox & Friends" Pundit Blames Legal Pot For Teen Drug Use, Homelessness
Studies regarding marijuana’s impact on social concerns do not appear to support all of Joe Peters’ claims. A guest on the popular Fox & Friends morning news and opinion program appeared to lay the blame for a host of social ills, from increased drug use among teens to emergency room visits and even homelessness, on marijuana… Continue reading "Fox & Friends" Pundit Blames Legal Pot For Teen Drug Use, Homelessness
"The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since… Continue reading "The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr Take Stage At Recovery Gala
“My higher power became vodka and cocaine. Nobody wanted to work with me…I turned into this godless, hateful thing,” Walsh said in his speech. Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh and his wife Marjorie were honored this month for their work in advancing the cause of addiction recovery. The rock ’n’ roll couple, whose recovery advocacy spans… Continue reading Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr Take Stage At Recovery Gala
Post-Kavanaugh, Women’s Self-Care Needs to Lose the Alcohol
Alcohol, when construed as the first or best line of self-care, actually renders us less effective in resisting an exploitive system that makes legal space for our bodies to be legislated, controlled, and raped. “Should we get some wine?” I asked him, pushing a bit of sweet potato around on my plate. I felt my… Continue reading Post-Kavanaugh, Women’s Self-Care Needs to Lose the Alcohol
Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?
Alcohol-related deaths, specifically cirrhosis of the liver, were as much as 10 times higher for those with diabetes, according to a new study. A Finnish study concluded that diabetes sufferers are at significantly higher risk than the non-diabetic population of death from alcohol-related issues or suicide, due to the strain on their mental health while… Continue reading Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?