Turning grief into activism is a powerful way to process and give meaning to the pain of traumas like the death of a loved one who struggled with addiction. It is on the heels of tragedy that we can make voices of change be heard.
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Daniel Baldwin's New Documentary Spotlights Loved Ones Of Overdose Victims
The idea for the documentary came to Baldwin after he learned about the overdose death of his friend PJ Raynor.
Robin Williams’ Son Opens Up About Grieving, Suicide For New Campaign
The legendary entertainer’s son opened up about focusing on his own healing since losing his father as part of an awareness campaign.
Relapse Prevention: Staying Sober Through Life Setbacks
Without recovery tools or a relapse prevention plan, it can be difficult to stay sober while dealing with a significant life setback. The lure of the drink or drug to ease the pain and bring comfort becomes too great to resist.
Recent School Shooting-Related Suicides Highlight Need For Survivor Care
Two survivors of the Parkland school shooting have died by suicide since the tragic event.
Heartbreaking Billboard Aims To Raise Awareness About Addiction
The billboard spotlights a brief, powerful message: “Tim Hatley: Addiction Can Lead to Death.” Amidst the pre-fab buildings and snow of northern Michigan sits a stark reminder for the Hatley family. It’s a roadside billboard with a simple message: “Tim Hatley: Addiction Can Lead to Death.” On a rural road outside the town of Grayling… Continue reading Heartbreaking Billboard Aims To Raise Awareness About Addiction
Is Anxiety The Sixth Stage Of Grief?
One therapist provides compelling examples of the relationship between loss and anxiety. Is anxiety the sixth stage of grief? Therapist and author Claire Bidwell Smith thinks so, and she shares why in a recent column in the Washington Post. Bidwell Smith writes that a few years ago, she began seeing an increased number of patients… Continue reading Is Anxiety The Sixth Stage Of Grief?
Lil Xan Says Mac Miller's Overdose Death Made Him Want To Quit Music
The 22-year-old rapper discussed how Miller’s death has impacted him during a recent podcast interview. The death of hip-hop artist Mac Miller (born Malcolm James McCormick) has left many of his fans devastated, including fellow rapper Lil Xan, who has claimed that he will retire in the wake of his peer’s passing. In a recent appearance on a… Continue reading Lil Xan Says Mac Miller's Overdose Death Made Him Want To Quit Music
Ariana Grande Talks Manchester Attack, Anxiety In Emotional Interview
“You try not to give in to fear. You want to keep going. You want to not be afraid.” In a new interview, singer Ariana Grande described how “everything” changed after the 2017 bombing attack on her concert at Manchester Arena in England. Ebro Darden of Beats 1 radio addressed speculation that “Get Well Soon,”… Continue reading Ariana Grande Talks Manchester Attack, Anxiety In Emotional Interview