The president went on to say that he would “be the world’s worst” if he drank. President Trump told reporters on Monday that his sobriety was one of his “few good traits.” “I’m not a drinker. I can honestly say I’ve not had a beer in my life. That’s one of my only good traits.… Continue reading Trump Says Sobriety Is One Of His "Few Good Traits"
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Surgeon General Mentions Brother’s Opioid Addiction In New Report
“I tell my family’s story because far too many are facing the same worries for their loved ones,” the Surgeon General wrote in the report. The U.S. Surgeon General has released an updated report on the opioid crisis—to call for Americans to talk about opioid abuse, understand addiction as a disease and be prepared to… Continue reading Surgeon General Mentions Brother’s Opioid Addiction In New Report
"Alaskan Bush People" Star Matt Brown Returns To Rehab
“We miss him terribly, but we’d rather lose him from home for a little while than lose him forever,” says Matt’s father, Billy. Matt Brown, a star on the popular Discovery channel reality show, Alaskan Bush People, has entered rehab for alcoholism for the second time. “I struggle with substance abuse, and after a year… Continue reading "Alaskan Bush People" Star Matt Brown Returns To Rehab
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Hit Rock Bottom
When you’re at your lowest point, it’s easy to feel like there is no hope, like you are completely alone, like your life will never be full again. Rock bottom is such a common term in the world of recovery. And while everyone has a rock bottom, no one has the same one. When you’re… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Hit Rock Bottom
Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington's Widow Appear In Suicide Prevention PSA
The cast of ABC’s “A Million Little Things” also appear in the mental health PSA. The family of Chester Bennington appear in a new suicide prevention PSA, continuing the Linkin Park vocalist’s legacy through mental health advocacy. Linkin Park bandmate Mike Shinoda and Bennington’s widow, Talinda Bennington, appear alongside the cast of A Million Little… Continue reading Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington's Widow Appear In Suicide Prevention PSA
Mayoral Candidate Leaves Race To Deal With PTSD, Depression
“I thought if I focused exclusively on service to my neighbors in my hometown, that I could fill the hole inside of me. But it’s just getting worse.” A Kansas City mayoral candidate and veteran of the war in Afghanistan has dropped out of the race in order to address his post-traumatic stress disorder. Jason… Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Leaves Race To Deal With PTSD, Depression
Doctor Who Made 6K A Day For Prescribing Oxy: "I Was A Scapegoat"
“When I started treating people with chronic non-cancer pain. I felt it was unethical and discriminatory to limit the dose of medication.” Florida physician Barry Schultz was convicted to 157 years in prison for illegally prescribing enormous amounts of opioids to his patients. Now he calls himself a “scapegoat” for the pharmaceutical companies who produce, distribute… Continue reading Doctor Who Made 6K A Day For Prescribing Oxy: "I Was A Scapegoat"
Temporary Overdose Prevention Site Gets Extension
The site was expected to close by September’s end, but the government made a last-minute decision to extend it for another month. At the end of September, the government of Ontario province in Canada decided to extend operations of its Temporary Overdose Prevention Site (TOPS) through October—but with no current plans for a permanent site,… Continue reading Temporary Overdose Prevention Site Gets Extension
Kevin Hart Details Forgiving His Father For Being Absent Due To Addiction
With the help of his older brother, Hart eventually put aside his feelings and helped his father find help in rehabilitation. Comic actor Kevin Hart spoke at length about the process of forgiving his father, Henry Witherspoon, for being absent during his childhood due to drug and alcohol dependency. The Night School star wrote about his… Continue reading Kevin Hart Details Forgiving His Father For Being Absent Due To Addiction
Emma Stone Talks Anxiety, Panic Attacks
“You don’t have to be actor to overcome anxiety. You just have to find that thing within you that you are drawn to.” Emma Stone can vividly remember her first panic attack at age seven. “I was sitting at a friend’s house and all of a sudden I was absolutely convinced that the house was… Continue reading Emma Stone Talks Anxiety, Panic Attacks