It’s not him, it’s the version of him I’d chosen to focus on, ignoring all the bad behavior which followed, as I have way too many times. “Addicted to Love” is a great song––it’s also a not-so-great running theme in my life. Last week, at 62 ½, it dawned on me that there’s never been… Continue reading Men… I’ve Always Been Obsessed With Them
Category: Addiction News
Lawmaker Fights For Addiction Treatment That Her Mom Desperately Needed
“When my mother asked for help and there was no place to go, it was one of the most hopeless feelings I ever had. That was the moment that inspired me to do this work.” After winning a seat in the Colorado state legislature in 2012, Brittany Pettersen tried her best to focus on her… Continue reading Lawmaker Fights For Addiction Treatment That Her Mom Desperately Needed
Buprenorphine Exposure Affects Kids At Alarming Rates
The number of children exposed to the addiction drug rose 215% over three years. As the opioid crisis continues to grow, some children are being put at risk as they are exposed to buprenorphine, an opioid medication used to treat opioid use disorder. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that from 2007 to… Continue reading Buprenorphine Exposure Affects Kids At Alarming Rates
How A Ballot Measure Decreased Racial Disparity In California Drug Arrests
Prop. 47 led to a 75% reduction in felony drug arrests in California. Four years after California voters approved Proposition 47 in 2014—which reclassified “non-serious and non-violent property and drug crimes” from a felony to a misdemeanor—a new analysis was able to quantify the impact that the measure has had on the state of California.… Continue reading How A Ballot Measure Decreased Racial Disparity In California Drug Arrests
Chester Bennington's Widow Talks Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
“If we can find good coping mechanisms, if we have people we trust that we can talk to, that helps us make better choices for ourselves. My husband didn’t have that in a lot of situations.” In the wake of the suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, Chester Bennington’s widow Talinda Bennington has continued… Continue reading Chester Bennington's Widow Talks Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
Janet Jackson Opens Up About Depression Struggles
The pop icon penned a personal essay about mental health and her quest to find happiness for Essence magazine. Janet Jackson is the latest celebrity to disclose her personal battles with depression, which she traced back to her childhood. A letter written by the iconic performer and youngest of the famous Jackson family is featured… Continue reading Janet Jackson Opens Up About Depression Struggles
When Teens Hurt Themselves…Online
“You should just kill yourself.” I thought that if people thought the messages I was saying to myself were coming from other people, they would be more willing to help me out. Trigger warning: The following story discusses self-harm. What happens when social media becomes the weapon of choice for self-harm; when the cyberbully is… Continue reading When Teens Hurt Themselves…Online
Healthcare Pros Talk Unintended Consequences Of Addressing Opioid Crisis
“Doctors just say, ‘That’s it, I’m done. I’m not going to lose my license over you and good luck,’ and that’s unconscionable,” said one health expert. The opioid epidemic has drawn more political and media attention than any other public health crisis in recent memory, but healthcare professionals say that the focus on preventing opioid-related… Continue reading Healthcare Pros Talk Unintended Consequences Of Addressing Opioid Crisis
Link Between Trump Support And Opioid Use Revealed In New Study
“When we look at the two maps, there was a clear overlap between counties that had high opioid use … and the vote for Donald Trump,” said the study’s author. There may be a geographic connection between those who supported Trump in the 2016 election and prescriptions for opioids, according to a new study published in… Continue reading Link Between Trump Support And Opioid Use Revealed In New Study
Smoking Rates Hit An All-Time Low
The rising popularity of e-cigarettes has helped drive down traditional smoking rates. Americans are lighting up less than ever, according to newly released data from the federal government. After yet another downtick, only about 14% of U.S. adults were still smokers last year, an all-time low that has fallen from some 42% in the 1960s… Continue reading Smoking Rates Hit An All-Time Low