Apparently men and women differ in how they approach the legal drinking age. Driving drunk, getting in physical fights and taking part in risky sexual behavior—all three of these are more common in men than women when the drinking age starts at 21, according to new research. WUWM reports that while previous research supports the fact… Continue reading Are Men More Likely To Engage In Risky Drinking?
Category: Addiction News
Clearing A Pot Conviction Just Got Easier In California
Up to half a million Californians are estimated to be affected by the law. When California legalized marijuana in 2016, a provision in the new law made it possible for people with marijuana convictions to have their records cleared or changed to reflect reduced charges. However, the process to do so was long and convoluted,… Continue reading Clearing A Pot Conviction Just Got Easier In California
Cher's Houseguest Arrested For Allegedly Selling Illicit Fentanyl
Cher was on tour in Australia at the time of the arrest. Police in Los Angeles descended on the home of Oscar-winning entertainer Cher to arrest a houseguest who was allegedly involved in the sale of fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Cher’s Malibu home on September 27… Continue reading Cher's Houseguest Arrested For Allegedly Selling Illicit Fentanyl
Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
New York is the first state to require mental health education in all grades. This fall, New York schools became the first in the U.S. to teach mandatory mental health education to students of all ages. “All schools” across New York state are now required to teach mental health literacy in health class in elementary… Continue reading Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
Gwyneth Paltrow On Postpartum Depression: Antidepressants Were Not For Me
“It was really shocking to me because I never thought that I would be a person who got postnatal depression.” Actress Gwyneth Paltrow rejected medication when it came to treating postpartum depression (PPD). Instead, she opted for a more holistic approach. While the wellness guru, who began building her lifestyle brand goop in 2008, says… Continue reading Gwyneth Paltrow On Postpartum Depression: Antidepressants Were Not For Me
Joan Jett's Bad Reputation
“I’ve been hurt,” says Jett. “I’ve had my head split open by a beer bottle, a rib cracked by getting a battery thrown at me—this big metal rig thing….just because I was a girl, I’d get spit on.” Bad Reputation is a loving tribute to legendary musician and feminist icon Joan Jett. The trailblazer turned… Continue reading Joan Jett's Bad Reputation
Organ Donations Increase As Opioid Overdose Deaths Climb
“Some refuse due to the stigma but when posed with lifesaving transplants in very sick people, that refusal rate for a quality organ is low.” The number of Americans waiting for organ donation is dropping for the first time in 25 years, in part because there are more organs available for donation from people who… Continue reading Organ Donations Increase As Opioid Overdose Deaths Climb
Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
Politicians are eager to offer their take on the crisis, in hopes of connecting with constituents who have been affected by it. As November fast approaches, those on Capitol Hill know that the opioid crisis is an issue voters are taking into consideration. “We see more and more deaths being attributed to opiates and illicit… Continue reading Opioid Crisis At Forefront As Midterms Approach
Can You Really Fly Out Of LAX With Weed?
A high-minded new California law makes LAX the first major airport to take a pro-pot stance. The friendly skies just got a little friendlier if you’re flying out of Los Angeles. The City of Angels’ bustling airport recently moved to allow passengers to pack their pot in carry-on luggage, according to an announcement posted on… Continue reading Can You Really Fly Out Of LAX With Weed?
New Rehab Reform Laws Aim To Clean Up California's Troubled System
One of the new laws puts a ban on patient brokering. California Gov. Jerry Brown last week green-lit a series of measures aimed at reforming the state’s troubled and under-regulated rehab system. One of the new measures, which come on the heels of media scrutiny of the state’s recovery industry, would require rehabs to refer… Continue reading New Rehab Reform Laws Aim To Clean Up California's Troubled System