The national coffee brand raises money for non-profits offering recovery services and funds monthly sober living scholarships. Coffee and recovery go hand-in-hand, whether the beverage is being served at 12-step meetings, or just helping someone start their day in the morning. Now, a small-batch, craft coffee company is working to support recovery efforts, one cup… Continue reading Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
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Controversial "Moderate Drinking" Study Shut Down By Officials
The news comes on the heels of Anheuser Busch’s decision to pull millions in funding from the study. A highly controversial National Institutes of Health study is no longer in the works, NIH director Francis Collins announced Friday, June 15. According to STAT News, Collins said the $100 million study would be shut down after… Continue reading Controversial "Moderate Drinking" Study Shut Down By Officials
Chef David Chang Talks Mental Health, Anthony Bourdain
“Sometimes I don’t even realize I am in a state of depression because it’s gotten so clever as to how I can’t even recognize it… Every day is a battle.” Chef David Chang dedicated the newest episode of his podcast The Dave Chang Show to honor the late Anthony Bourdain. The New York City chef, the host… Continue reading Chef David Chang Talks Mental Health, Anthony Bourdain
Walgreens Sued By Kentucky For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis
“While Walgreens’ slogan was ‘at the corner of happy and healthy,’ they have significantly harmed the health of our families in fueling the opioid epidemic,” says the Kentucky AG. The state of Kentucky is suing Walgreens, arguing that the pharmacy giant used “unlawful business practices” to fuel the state’s opioid crisis, CNN Money reports. State… Continue reading Walgreens Sued By Kentucky For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis
Shame, Alcoholism, Stigma, and Suicide
In addiction treatment circles, conventional wisdom suggests we have to let people hit rock bottom before we can help them. But what happens if rock bottom is dying from suicide? Historical records as far back as ancient Athens have the underpinnings of the stigmatization of suicide. In 360 BCE, Plato wrote that those who died… Continue reading Shame, Alcoholism, Stigma, and Suicide
New York Plans To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative
“We looked at the pros, we looked at the cons, and when we were done, we realized that the pros outweighed the cons,” said one public health official. The New York Department of Health will now recommend that the state allow adults to legally use medical marijuana instead of an opioid prescription, or if they… Continue reading New York Plans To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative
"Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition
The World Health Organization decided to classify the condition so more health care professionals would be “alerted to its existence.” The World Health Organization just added “gaming disorder” to its official International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Gaming disorder was officially added to the 11th edition of the ICD, released Monday. While health care professionals are… Continue reading "Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition
Seth Meyers: More Celebrities Should Speak Out About Depression
“We’d be better off if more successful people were honest and shared the fact that depression is something that chases you no matter what your status is.” Seth Meyers recently appeared on The Van Jones Show where he talked about the difficulties he faced when he debuted on Saturday Night Live and why he feels more… Continue reading Seth Meyers: More Celebrities Should Speak Out About Depression
Former 3 Doors Down Bassist Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges
Deputies received a call from Todd Harrell’s wife after an argument allegedly took a physical turn. The former bassist for the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down has been jailed on drug, firearms and domestic violence charges after police in Mississippi responded to a call from his wife about an argument. The Sheriff’s Department in Jackson… Continue reading Former 3 Doors Down Bassist Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges
Opioid Regulations Pushing Those In Need To The Dark Web
Researchers found that since the prescription opioid crackdown began, dark web sales for the targeted medications have steadily increased. Rules meant to crack down on the use of opioids have instead turned some individuals to the black market, a new study has found. UPI reports that in 2014, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) put new… Continue reading Opioid Regulations Pushing Those In Need To The Dark Web