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
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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
"Sharp Objects" To End Episodes With Mental Health, Substance Abuse PSA
The HBO limited series follows a reporter who struggles with self-harm and alcoholism while investigating a murder case. The HBO limited series Sharp Objects will feature a card at the conclusion of each episode that will provide information on help for those who may be experiencing issues of self-harm and/or substance abuse. The critically praised series, created… Continue reading "Sharp Objects" To End Episodes With Mental Health, Substance Abuse PSA
Florence Welch On Sobriety: "Performing Without Booze Was A Revelation"
“Before, I thought I ran on a chaos engine, but the more peaceful I am, the more I can give to the work. I can address things I wasn’t capable of doing before.” Florence Welch, the voice of Florence and the Machine, is at a different pace in life. She’s more at peace, less afraid,… Continue reading Florence Welch On Sobriety: "Performing Without Booze Was A Revelation"
Country Music's Complicated Relationship With Alcohol
From songs about drowning heartache with whiskey to ones about partying with rum, country music’s link to alcohol is almost as old as the genre itself. Country music has been associated with drinking practically since its incarnation, but in the age of recovery some think the relationship between the popular music genre and alcohol has… Continue reading Country Music's Complicated Relationship With Alcohol
Why Some People May Be More Prone To Alcoholism Than Others
A landmark study may have pinpointed a gene that is linked to alcoholism. New research may provide further clues into how genetics play a role in the development of dependency on drugs and alcohol. A new study used rats that had been fed a steady diet of alcohol as test subjects; when offered more alcohol or… Continue reading Why Some People May Be More Prone To Alcoholism Than Others
Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
“To the ones who never left me we’ve been down this road before, I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore,” the pop star sings in her new song. Pop star Demi Lovato is forthright about not only about the positive side of her recovery, but also her struggles along the way. The singer-songwriter’s new single… Continue reading Demi Lovato Reveals She Relapsed In New Song "Sober"
Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety
“I thank my dad for paying for my treatment… My clear mind has allowed me to do a lot with this time. So much so that I would like to offer to pay for his treatment.” Former Mötley Crüe rocker Tommy Lee and his son Brandon continue to wage a very public and very ugly… Continue reading Brandon Lee Exchanges Barbs With Dad Tommy About Rehab, Sobriety
Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
“I’ve used drugs and alcohol as medicine, almost, when things have been really bad. If I’m in a bad place, psychologically, I shouldn’t be anywhere near drugs and alcohol.” British singer Lilly Allen first broke through in 2006 with her album Alright, Still, and now she’s back with her first new album in four years,… Continue reading Lily Allen Discusses Addiction, Self-Medicating
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