A new ad campaign is pushing to end marijuana-related stigma. The word “stoner” immediately brings to mind a specific stereotype: a low achiever clouded in smoke and looking for a snack. Now, a retail pot company in California has launched a $2 million advertising campaign trying to convince the public to let the world stoner… Continue reading The Cannabis Industry Wants You To Ditch The Word "Stoner"
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Science Series NOVA Tackles US Drug Crisis in PBS' "Addiction"
The PBS documentary airs on October 19th. The opioid crisis affects entire communities across the United States—yet there is still much about opioid abuse that is poorly understood. A new documentary airing on PBS aims to change that by exploring the crisis from different angles. ADDICTION, produced by NOVA, tackles both the science of addiction… Continue reading Science Series NOVA Tackles US Drug Crisis in PBS' "Addiction"
Kristen Bell Reveals She Smokes Weed Around Sober Dax Shepard
“I smoke around my husband and it doesn’t seem to bother him. Weed rules. Weed is my drug of choice, for sure.” Actress Kristen Bell recently posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband Dax Shepard on social media congratulating him on his 14th year of sobriety. However, that doesn’t mean The Good Place actress has… Continue reading Kristen Bell Reveals She Smokes Weed Around Sober Dax Shepard
Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
It all comes down to the developing brain. While teenagers have always experimented with mind-altering substances, they are at more risk of addiction than ever. The combination of modern drug availability and the specific vulnerability of the teen brain make the teen years a higher risk for addiction than in adulthood. The Centers of Disease… Continue reading Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
Meth Use Rises Among Youth, Heroin Use Declines
The results of a new survey from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration revealed some positive movement for the opioid crisis. In another reminder of how complicated addiction and addiction treatment is, compiled survey results from 67,500 Americans in 2017 found that while new heroin users in certain age groups have almost declined by half, methamphetamine… Continue reading Meth Use Rises Among Youth, Heroin Use Declines
Senate Passes Sweeping Opioid Legislation, Treatment Advocates Unimpressed
“None of the bills include providing the one thing communities hit by the opioid crisis need most: funding,” says one treatment advocate. A bipartisan effort to stem the opioid crisis, while impressive in scope, does not have what it takes to stem the national opioid crisis, say treatment advocates. On Monday (Sept. 17), the Senate… Continue reading Senate Passes Sweeping Opioid Legislation, Treatment Advocates Unimpressed
Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK
The popular video game is becoming popularly cited in divorce petitions across the pond. The fact that video games can become addictive is not new. But the fact that they may play a role in divorce—especially one game in particular—is now coming to light. The video game Fortnite Battle Royale, according to UK-based website Divorce… Continue reading Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK
Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
“I haven’t had a drink in almost three years. Man, I’m feeling better and better.” Lead singer Phil Anselmo of Pantera has had heavy bouts with heroin, painkillers and alcohol addiction. Now, the vocalist says he’s nine months sober and 45 pounds lighter. Anselmo is currently fronting a new band, Philip H. Anselmo & The… Continue reading Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
Roseanne Barr Says Her Character On "Conners" Will Suffer Fatal Overdose
Barr revealed the alleged fate of her namesake character in a recent interview. As the premiere of The Conners nears, fans of the show are that much closer to learning how Roseanne Conner gets written off the show. In May, Roseanne Barr was kicked off her own classic sitcom, Roseanne, over a racist tweet that… Continue reading Roseanne Barr Says Her Character On "Conners" Will Suffer Fatal Overdose
You Got Sober, but Are You Having Fun?
I love my job; I adore writing. But that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m having fun. If anything, it shows me how much of my life is work. I arrived at my therapist’s office earlier this year in a state of complete burnout. My adrenals weren’t producing sufficient cortisol to get me through the day, inflammation… Continue reading You Got Sober, but Are You Having Fun?