“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
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Kratom Supporters Converge on Washington to Fight Potential Ban
Kratom advocates met at the U.S. Capitol in early June to begin a week of lobbying in favor of the substance. With a federal ban on kratom gaining traction in Washington, D.C, advocates of the plant’s pain management and potential opioid withdrawal properties traveled to the nation’s capital to lobby support for the Southeast Asian plant.… Continue reading Kratom Supporters Converge on Washington to Fight Potential Ban
Frankie Grande Celebrates Sober Milestone
“I discovered that the path to the light was not in drowning my sorrows, but in facing them head on… in sobriety.” Following the one-year anniversary of the horrific Manchester Arena bombing at the Ariana Grande concert on May 22, 2017, the pop star and the people close to her have opened up about how… Continue reading Frankie Grande Celebrates Sober Milestone
Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
The national coffee brand raises money for non-profits offering recovery services and funds monthly sober living scholarships. Coffee and recovery go hand-in-hand, whether the beverage is being served at 12-step meetings, or just helping someone start their day in the morning. Now, a small-batch, craft coffee company is working to support recovery efforts, one cup… Continue reading Sober Joe Supports Recovery, One Cup Of Coffee At A Time
Controversial "Moderate Drinking" Study Shut Down By Officials
The news comes on the heels of Anheuser Busch’s decision to pull millions in funding from the study. A highly controversial National Institutes of Health study is no longer in the works, NIH director Francis Collins announced Friday, June 15. According to STAT News, Collins said the $100 million study would be shut down after… Continue reading Controversial "Moderate Drinking" Study Shut Down By Officials
Chef David Chang Talks Mental Health, Anthony Bourdain
“Sometimes I don’t even realize I am in a state of depression because it’s gotten so clever as to how I can’t even recognize it… Every day is a battle.” Chef David Chang dedicated the newest episode of his podcast The Dave Chang Show to honor the late Anthony Bourdain. The New York City chef, the host… Continue reading Chef David Chang Talks Mental Health, Anthony Bourdain
Walgreens Sued By Kentucky For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis
“While Walgreens’ slogan was ‘at the corner of happy and healthy,’ they have significantly harmed the health of our families in fueling the opioid epidemic,” says the Kentucky AG. The state of Kentucky is suing Walgreens, arguing that the pharmacy giant used “unlawful business practices” to fuel the state’s opioid crisis, CNN Money reports. State… Continue reading Walgreens Sued By Kentucky For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis
New York Plans To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative
“We looked at the pros, we looked at the cons, and when we were done, we realized that the pros outweighed the cons,” said one public health official. The New York Department of Health will now recommend that the state allow adults to legally use medical marijuana instead of an opioid prescription, or if they… Continue reading New York Plans To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid Alternative
"Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition
The World Health Organization decided to classify the condition so more health care professionals would be “alerted to its existence.” The World Health Organization just added “gaming disorder” to its official International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Gaming disorder was officially added to the 11th edition of the ICD, released Monday. While health care professionals are… Continue reading "Gaming Disorder" Officially Recognized As Mental Health Condition
Seth Meyers: More Celebrities Should Speak Out About Depression
“We’d be better off if more successful people were honest and shared the fact that depression is something that chases you no matter what your status is.” Seth Meyers recently appeared on The Van Jones Show where he talked about the difficulties he faced when he debuted on Saturday Night Live and why he feels more… Continue reading Seth Meyers: More Celebrities Should Speak Out About Depression