“I smoke around my husband and it doesn’t seem to bother him. Weed rules. Weed is my drug of choice, for sure.” Actress Kristen Bell recently posted a heartfelt tribute to her husband Dax Shepard on social media congratulating him on his 14th year of sobriety. However, that doesn’t mean The Good Place actress has… Continue reading Kristen Bell Reveals She Smokes Weed Around Sober Dax Shepard
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Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
It all comes down to the developing brain. While teenagers have always experimented with mind-altering substances, they are at more risk of addiction than ever. The combination of modern drug availability and the specific vulnerability of the teen brain make the teen years a higher risk for addiction than in adulthood. The Centers of Disease… Continue reading Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
Meth Use Rises Among Youth, Heroin Use Declines
The results of a new survey from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration revealed some positive movement for the opioid crisis. In another reminder of how complicated addiction and addiction treatment is, compiled survey results from 67,500 Americans in 2017 found that while new heroin users in certain age groups have almost declined by half, methamphetamine… Continue reading Meth Use Rises Among Youth, Heroin Use Declines
Senate Passes Sweeping Opioid Legislation, Treatment Advocates Unimpressed
“None of the bills include providing the one thing communities hit by the opioid crisis need most: funding,” says one treatment advocate. A bipartisan effort to stem the opioid crisis, while impressive in scope, does not have what it takes to stem the national opioid crisis, say treatment advocates. On Monday (Sept. 17), the Senate… Continue reading Senate Passes Sweeping Opioid Legislation, Treatment Advocates Unimpressed
Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK
The popular video game is becoming popularly cited in divorce petitions across the pond. The fact that video games can become addictive is not new. But the fact that they may play a role in divorce—especially one game in particular—is now coming to light. The video game Fortnite Battle Royale, according to UK-based website Divorce… Continue reading Fortnite Addiction Is Ending Marriages In The UK
Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
“I haven’t had a drink in almost three years. Man, I’m feeling better and better.” Lead singer Phil Anselmo of Pantera has had heavy bouts with heroin, painkillers and alcohol addiction. Now, the vocalist says he’s nine months sober and 45 pounds lighter. Anselmo is currently fronting a new band, Philip H. Anselmo & The… Continue reading Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
Roseanne Barr Says Her Character On "Conners" Will Suffer Fatal Overdose
Barr revealed the alleged fate of her namesake character in a recent interview. As the premiere of The Conners nears, fans of the show are that much closer to learning how Roseanne Conner gets written off the show. In May, Roseanne Barr was kicked off her own classic sitcom, Roseanne, over a racist tweet that… Continue reading Roseanne Barr Says Her Character On "Conners" Will Suffer Fatal Overdose
Controversial Lawmaker Wants Congress Members Tested for Drugs
The bill was dismissed by the state’s Democratic Party, whose executive director dismissed Higgins’ proposition as “gimmicks and bravado.” A Louisiana representative has introduced a resolution that would lawmakers in Congress to submit to drug screenings once every term. U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), who is also a Reserve Deputy Marshal and former St. Landry’s Parish public information officer… Continue reading Controversial Lawmaker Wants Congress Members Tested for Drugs
Doctors Will Be Required To Check Prescription Database In California
The state’s monitoring system has been historically underused by healthcare providers. Beginning on October 2, doctors in California will be required to check the state’s prescription monitoring database before writing a new prescription, in an attempt to provide better care and correct years of underutilization of the system. “California created the first system to track… Continue reading Doctors Will Be Required To Check Prescription Database In California
"Dopesick Nation" Chronicles Struggle To Find Addiction Treatment
“TV is typically the domain of heroes and monsters and we don’t believe in either.” A new docu-series shows the day-to-day struggle of finding help for people with substance use disorder. The first episode of Dopesick Nation, a new 10-part series that premiered on VICELAND last Wednesday (Sept. 12), follows Frankie and Allie as they… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Chronicles Struggle To Find Addiction Treatment