Margera was allegedly seven months sober prior to cracking open a beer following a traumatizing mugging, but Steve-O doesn’t buy it. Jackass alum, Steve-O, sat down for an interview with TooFab where he weighed in on a recent Instagram post by former Jackass co-star, Bam Margera. In a recent post, Margera shared that he had been robbed… Continue reading Steve-O Discusses Bam Margera's Recent Relapse
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Ben Affleck Heads Back To Rehab
Days after Affleck entered rehab, news broke that he and actress Jennifer Garner reached a settlement in their divorce. Justice League star Ben Affleck headed back to rehab last week in his ongoing battle with alcoholism, as he continues “working incredibly hard” to stay sober. “Addiction is not something that goes away,” a source close the actor… Continue reading Ben Affleck Heads Back To Rehab
Legal Sports Betting in West Virginia Raises Concerns Among Advocates
“Gambling addiction is a bigger issue than people realize in this state,” said one recovery advocate. The March 2018 passage of a sports betting bill in West Virginia has many residents and lawmakers excited over the prospect of a 10% tax on gross gaming revenue, but for recovery advocates across the state, the bill has escalated… Continue reading Legal Sports Betting in West Virginia Raises Concerns Among Advocates
Colleges Improve Efforts To Accommodate Students In Recovery
Around 300 schools offer recovery support services in the US. As the demand rises for student recovery services, some colleges are making a real effort to provide a sober-friendly environment for students who choose to abstain from drugs and alcohol. “Students shouldn’t have to choose between their recovery and their education,” said Alexandre Laudet, a… Continue reading Colleges Improve Efforts To Accommodate Students In Recovery
Are Opioid Prescription Regulations Actually Working?
New studies explored whether medical professionals are adhering to stricter opioid prescribing rules and regulations. While rules and regulations are often made in the interest of public safety, that doesn’t mean they are always followed hard and fast. Such is the case with certain rules regarding opioid prescriptions, according to the Boston Globe. The paper… Continue reading Are Opioid Prescription Regulations Actually Working?
Dan Bigg, The Godfather Of Harm Reduction, Has Passed Away
Bigg, who co-founded the largest community-based naloxone distribution network in the country, was 59 years old. On Tuesday, the harm reduction community lost a godfather. Dan Bigg, co-founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Recovery Alliance, died suddenly at home at 59 years old. Bigg started his journey to harm reduction in the mid-1980s working… Continue reading Dan Bigg, The Godfather Of Harm Reduction, Has Passed Away
Trump To Jeff Sessions: Sue Drug Companies For Opioid Crisis Role
The Attorney General said he would take action on Trump’s requests. President Donald Trump has instructed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies in Mexico and China, claiming that they have played a role in the US opioid epidemic. Last week, according to the New York Post, the president threw… Continue reading Trump To Jeff Sessions: Sue Drug Companies For Opioid Crisis Role
Kirstie Alley Talks Cocaine Addiction on "Celebrity Big Brother"
“I went through the ’60s and most of the ’70s – I never did drugs. And then I did coke and it was all over for, like four years.” Actress Kirstie Alley spoke frankly about her cocaine addiction while appearing on the UK edition of the popular reality series Celebrity Big Brother. In a candid conversation… Continue reading Kirstie Alley Talks Cocaine Addiction on "Celebrity Big Brother"
Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Researchers discovered that using vagus nerve stimulators to treat depression changed patients’ quality of life. A new study has shown that nerve stimulation can improve quality of life for depression patients, even if their symptoms aren’t totally alleviated. “When evaluating patients with treatment-resistant depression, we need to focus more on their overall well-being,” lead author… Continue reading Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
St. Louis Pushes To Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment For The Uninsured
The city’s current healthcare program for the poor and uninsured does not cover mental health or addiction services. St. Louis officials are asking a federal agency to expand access to medication-assisted treatment under a program that provides healthcare services to uninsured individuals in the city. The Gateway to Better Health program, which is federally funded,… Continue reading St. Louis Pushes To Expand Medication-Assisted Treatment For The Uninsured