“I still cannot believe that my life is what it is because I should have died in Wales, drunk or something like that.” It may be hard for some to imagine Anthony Hopkins as anything but a talented actor, but at a recent LEAP (Leadership, Excellence and Accelerating Your Potential) conference he shared how his… Continue reading Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
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Jackie Kashian: From Drunk Driver to Hero of This Story
I would love to just check out with booze. But whatever I want to check out from will still be there when I sober up – plus whatever drunken stealing, screwing or hitting I did while I was drunk will have to be fixed. Last summer, I had a 12-step sponsor who counted performing as… Continue reading Jackie Kashian: From Drunk Driver to Hero of This Story
How to Help Teens Embrace Mindfulness
How to Help Teens Embrace Mindfulness The Girl Guides recently hit the headlines for announcing the largest shake-up in its 110-year history. Among the 100 new badges and 700 new activities announced to form part of the new programme, a ‘Be Well’ section offers the chance to work towards badges in mindfulness and self-care. Around… Continue reading How to Help Teens Embrace Mindfulness
People With Depression Miss Fewer Days In Supportive Workplaces
Researchers examined workplace policies and even varying gross domestic product for a recent global study on working with depression. People with depression miss fewer days of work if they are employed somewhere that supports them in their illness, a new study has found. The study, published in The British Medical Journal, looked at workers in… Continue reading People With Depression Miss Fewer Days In Supportive Workplaces
Opioid Prescribing Varies Widely By Region, Study Shows
In some states, patients were up to three times more likely to be prescribed opioids. Whether or not patients are prescribed opioids in the emergency room and how many of the pills they get varies widely by region, according to a new study, suggesting that despite increased awareness about the dangers of opioids there is… Continue reading Opioid Prescribing Varies Widely By Region, Study Shows
A Brief History of Female Political Figures Being Abused Online
A Brief History of Female Political Figures Being Abused Online Twitter is an excellent real time service for finding out what is happening right now. Mainly because of this, it has evolved into something of a social network for news, with journalists using it as an important source for finding out what public figures have… Continue reading A Brief History of Female Political Figures Being Abused Online
Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?
A new study examined whether ketamine could work as an alternative to opioids for pain relief in an emergency room setting. Ketamine could be a viable option for acute pain relief, working at least as well as morphine, according to a new medical review. “Ketamine appears to be a legitimate and safe alternative to opioids… Continue reading Could Ketamine Replace Opioids In The ER?
Massive Study On Driving High To Take Place In California
The study aims to give law enforcement more accurate parameters in which to determine a driver’s intoxication level after using marijuana. As marijuana gains legal status in more states, one of the central concerns among legal, law enforcement and medical professionals remains how cannabis use may impact driving. Studies vary as to whether driving under the… Continue reading Massive Study On Driving High To Take Place In California
Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
“We don’t have evidence about many things marijuana is marketed for and we need to communicate that to the public,” says one doctor. Many Americans increasingly believe that marijuana has health benefits, even though there is little to no evidence one way or the other, Newsweek reported. Over 9,000 U.S. adults participated in an online… Continue reading Scientists On Marijuana's Health Benefits: We Need More Evidence
The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
“We only had one tool in our box, and that was drugs and alcohol because there was just so much going on,” said guitarist Jane Wiedlin. The Go-Go’s are back in action with a new Broadway musical and a fresh take on the band’s hectic heyday. In a recent interview with People, the LA-based band,… Continue reading The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical