Reality star Sabrina Burkholder opened up about the overdose on Facebook. Sabrina Burkholder, a star of TLC’s reality television series Breaking Amish, revealed to her fans on Facebook that she recently suffered from an overdose that nearly took her life. She wrote that the incident happened while she and her boyfriend Jethro were out and… Continue reading "Breaking Amish" Star Almost Died of Heroin Overdose
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EDM Star Illenium Pens Message About Heroin Addiction Struggles
The producer and EDM artist became sober after a heroin overdose six years ago. Producer and electronic dance music (EDM) artist Illenium revealed to fans his struggle with heroin dependency that helped to inspire his current single “Take You Down.” The open letter, which was posted on his Twitter feed and website, detailed the impact that… Continue reading EDM Star Illenium Pens Message About Heroin Addiction Struggles
The 1975’s Frontman Matty Healy: I Thought I Was A "Good Drug Addict"
The now-clean frontman of the band The 1975 reveals he was struggling with heroin addiction last year. Matty Healy, frontman of rock band The 1975, revealed in an interview with Billboard that he was under the influence of drugs for a large portion of 2017 but has since cleaned up his act. He first realized… Continue reading The 1975’s Frontman Matty Healy: I Thought I Was A "Good Drug Addict"
Artie Lange: Howard Stern "Did Not Understand Addiction"
The comedian opened up about addiction, alcoholism and his relationship with former boss Howard Stern on an episode of the Dopey Podcast. Artie Lange, best known for his gig as the “everyman” sidekick on The Howard Stern Show, recently opened up about how addiction destroyed his relationship with the legendary shock jock. Lange’s struggle with… Continue reading Artie Lange: Howard Stern "Did Not Understand Addiction"
Can Blue Lights Deter Public Drug Use?
Public health experts say the blue lights make people more prone to hurting themselves and further stigmatize those who struggle with addiction. As the nation struggles with an ever-worsening opioid epidemic, some retailers are experimenting with an innovative solution to curb the drug use that takes place in their facilities. According to USA Today, a… Continue reading Can Blue Lights Deter Public Drug Use?
Actor Jackson Odell Found Dead At Sober Living Facility
Odell had appeared on a variety of sitcoms including “The Goldbergs,” “Arrested Development” and “Modern Family.” Actor Jackson Odell has been found dead at a sober living facility in Tarzana, California on Friday, June 8. Odell was 20 years old at his time of death, the cause of which has yet to be confirmed through an… Continue reading Actor Jackson Odell Found Dead At Sober Living Facility
Anthony Bourdain Dies At 61
The “original rock star of the culinary world” was a celebrated writer and chef who had conquered heroin addiction and became world famous in his forties. Beloved chef and world-renowned television personality Anthony Bourdain was found dead Friday morning in his hotel in France. He was 61. CNN confirmed that the TV host died by… Continue reading Anthony Bourdain Dies At 61
Is it Hard to Quit Heroin?
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Coming off heroin can be very difficult. Many heroin addicts who have tried quitting on their own experienced severe complications which included frequent relapses and life threatening situations. But when coming off heroin under a doctor’s supervision and medical care, there is a way out! TABLE OF CONTENTS Addictiveness Heroin and Brain Changes… Continue reading Is it Hard to Quit Heroin?
Guns N’ Roses Drummer: I’ve Never Been Happier Than I Am Sober
“After, like, the ninth month of not drinking, my whole life did a 180. Everything changed. I became happy again. I love life again.” Steven Adler, the former drummer for Guns N’ Roses, who left the rock band because his drug use was becoming too much, says that he has never been more happy than… Continue reading Guns N’ Roses Drummer: I’ve Never Been Happier Than I Am Sober