A group of pain patients met at FDA headquarters to share their personal stories in a bid to get the agency to ease opioid restrictions. The FDA called a meeting in Washington, D.C. to listen to pain patients’ experiences of lacking access to opioids to manage their symptoms. A group traveled to the FDA’s headquarters… Continue reading Frustrated Pain Patients Meet With FDA About Opioid Access
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Black Keys Collaborator Richard Swift's Cause Of Death Revealed
The prolific musician battled alcohol addiction prior to his death. The family of singer-songwriter and music producer Richard Swift confirmed that his death on July 3, 2018 was due to alcohol addiction. A post on Swift’s Facebook page confirmed that the 41-year-old died in a hospice facility in Tacoma, Washington one month after being hospitalized for hepatitis and… Continue reading Black Keys Collaborator Richard Swift's Cause Of Death Revealed
Nature as Power Greater
How would I turn “my will and my life” over to the Earth which, as beautiful and awe-inspiring as it is, surely doesn’t care whether I get clean or don’t? When I was early in 12-step recovery and trying to get my head and heart around Step Two (as if Step One hadn’t been mind-blowing… Continue reading Nature as Power Greater
Simon Pegg Details Alcoholism, Depression Battle: It Was Terrible, It Owned Me
“It’s like you have grown a second head and all it wants to do is destroy itself, and it puts that ahead of everything else—your marriage, children, your job.” Now feeling secure in his recovery, British actor Simon Pegg is discussing the years he spent hiding his drinking problem and depression from his family and… Continue reading Simon Pegg Details Alcoholism, Depression Battle: It Was Terrible, It Owned Me
Deeper Cleaning: How I Came to Accept My Mother’s Hoarding Disorder
About 50% of all hoarders have blocked access to their fridge, bathtub, toilet and sinks. 78% have houses littered with what could be deemed garbage. My chances of finding a spot to sleep were next to nil. For the second time in my life I was saying goodbye to my mother and moving to California,… Continue reading Deeper Cleaning: How I Came to Accept My Mother’s Hoarding Disorder
Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
A recent study examined how underage drinking affected the metabolism of teens ages 13 to 17. In addition to it being illegal, underage drinkers now have another reason to refrain from drinking alcohol, as a recent study has determined that teenage alcohol use can negatively impact metabolism. The study was based on a previous study… Continue reading Does Teen Drinking Affect Metabolism?
Chronic Pain Patients Feel The Effects Of Arizona Opioid Legislation
“They told me because of the new law they had to cut me back. It just hurts, I don’t want to walk, I don’t want to… pretty much don’t want to do anything,” said one pain patient. New bipartisan legislation curbing the pharmaceutical use of opioids in Arizona has been put into action. In January, Arizona… Continue reading Chronic Pain Patients Feel The Effects Of Arizona Opioid Legislation
Are Dentists Still Overprescribing Opioids?
A new study examined the opioid prescription patterns of dentists who care for patients with private insurance. While dentists have been writing a declining number of opioid prescriptions in the past few years, two new studies indicate that there still may be reason for dental professionals to take precautions when prescribing. According to PEW Trusts,… Continue reading Are Dentists Still Overprescribing Opioids?
Jar Jar Binks Actor Reveals How "Star Wars" Backlash Affected His Mental Health
Ahmed Best made a surprising revelation on Twitter about how the Star Wars fandom’s response to his character led him to a dark place emotionally. When The Phantom Menace—the long-awaited Star Wars prequel—was released in 1999, a lot of fans were very disappointed, to say the least. And part of that disappointment was unleashed on… Continue reading Jar Jar Binks Actor Reveals How "Star Wars" Backlash Affected His Mental Health
Kat Von D Celebrates 11 Years Of Sobriety
The Los Angeles-based tattoo artist took to social media to celebrate her sober anniversary. Tattoo artist Kat Von D celebrated over a decade sober by sharing her milestone on social media. “Today, I celebrate 11 years of sobriety,” she wrote across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. “Every year I look forward to posting about my sober… Continue reading Kat Von D Celebrates 11 Years Of Sobriety