The government’s stance on medical marijuana is leaving some low-income patients in a major bind. Some medical marijuana patients across the country are having to choose between having a place to live or effective pain relief. People who apply for, or already receive, federal housing assistance may face discrimination if they use cannabis—even if it… Continue reading Medical Marijuana Patients Forced To Choose Between Housing Or Pain Relief
Category: Addiction News
Journalist Reports On Daughter’s Overdose Death To Raise Awareness
“The opioid epidemic has hit home in a tragic and devastating way for me, personally. On May 16, my 21-year-old daughter Emily died from an overdose.” South Dakota news anchor Angela Kennecke has reported on the opioid epidemic for a decade, but she never imagined that she would be sharing the news of her own… Continue reading Journalist Reports On Daughter’s Overdose Death To Raise Awareness
Andrew Zimmern Talks "Emotional Sobriety"
“I have found that it takes a very concentrated, focused effort in later years of sobriety to pursue a higher plane of wellness.” Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern has tried some strange food and drink as the host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, but one thing you won’t see him put to his lips is… Continue reading Andrew Zimmern Talks "Emotional Sobriety"
Joe Manganiello On Recovery: Stigma Kept Me From Getting Help Sooner
“When I was growing up, when I thought of an alcoholic, I thought of some toothless guy in a trench coat in a basement somewhere. I just never thought that would apply to me.” Joe Manganiello, star of True Blood and Magic Mike XXL, has been sober for 16 years, and he recently spoke out… Continue reading Joe Manganiello On Recovery: Stigma Kept Me From Getting Help Sooner
Comedian Jake Fogelnest: From Self-Loathing to a Life Beyond His Wildest Dreams
Notice they don’t call it the “9th Step Maybes.” It’s not the “9th Step Possibilities.” It’s the “9TH STEP PROMISES.” It’s very clear: we must be painstaking and take the suggestions. But if we DO…some amazing stuff will happen before we know it. Comedy Central, VH1, MTV, Netflix. Jake Fogelnest’s TV writing/producing credits are too… Continue reading Comedian Jake Fogelnest: From Self-Loathing to a Life Beyond His Wildest Dreams
Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
Researchers hope that the results of a new study will help them better identify those at risk for suicide. A three-year, $1.4 million study will examine the connection between opioid use and death by suicide, in hopes of more effectively identifying high-risk patients. “We know that opioid use, opioid overdose and suicide are related, but… Continue reading Link Between Suicide And Opioid Use Examined
CBD Oil Quickly Becoming Popular Opioid Alternative
One expert says CBD oil sales are growing nationally, particularly in states that allow medical marijuana but not recreational. When it comes to pain management, there may be a safer alternative to prescription pain medication: CBD oil, also known as cannabidiol. In Georgia, according to WSB-TV Atlanta, the hemp-derived CBD product is legal because it… Continue reading CBD Oil Quickly Becoming Popular Opioid Alternative
Former Purdue Pharma Exec May Profit From Opioid Addiction Drug
Richard Sackler’s involvement with a new formulation of buprenorphine has drawn a wave of criticism. A new formulation of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, is due to hit the market—but some have taken issue with one of the inventors’ ties to Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Richard Sackler is listed as… Continue reading Former Purdue Pharma Exec May Profit From Opioid Addiction Drug
Inside Burt Reynolds' Addiction Struggles & Road To Recovery
The late icon spoke openly about his battles with addiction throughout his life. When Burt Reynolds died on September 6 at the age of 82, many who worked with the iconic star expressed great sadness at his passing. With hit movies like Smokey and the Bandit and Hooper, Reynolds became one of the biggest sex… Continue reading Inside Burt Reynolds' Addiction Struggles & Road To Recovery
Lil Xan Says Mac Miller's Overdose Death Made Him Want To Quit Music
The 22-year-old rapper discussed how Miller’s death has impacted him during a recent podcast interview. The death of hip-hop artist Mac Miller (born Malcolm James McCormick) has left many of his fans devastated, including fellow rapper Lil Xan, who has claimed that he will retire in the wake of his peer’s passing. In a recent appearance on a… Continue reading Lil Xan Says Mac Miller's Overdose Death Made Him Want To Quit Music