Demi Lovato took to Instagram to acknowledge her sober milestone. Six months after an overdose led to her hospitalization, singer and actress Demi Lovato is celebrating her recovery. On Friday, Jan. 25, according to People, Lovato shared a photo of her six-month sobriety medallion on her Instagram story. She also shared a photo of a… Continue reading Demi Lovato Celebrates Six Months Of Sobriety
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Bartenders Talk Being Sober In The Alcohol Industry
Fine cocktail places are getting into the sober spirit, supporting a health-conscious clientele with non-alcoholic drinks. The concept may at first seem like an oxymoron, but sober bartenders are becoming more common as the industry transforms. Bar professionals like Jack McGarry of New York’s famous Dead Rabbit and Nectaly Mendoza of Las Vegas’ Herbs &… Continue reading Bartenders Talk Being Sober In The Alcohol Industry
How The Mediterranean Diet Affects Mental Health
A new study found that certain foods correlated with better moods. The old saying “you are what you eat” could ring true for people with depression, according to a recent scientific review, which found that eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of depression by as much as a third. According to ABC 30,… Continue reading How The Mediterranean Diet Affects Mental Health
Death Certificate Project Goes Too Far, Addiction Specialist Says
“Scaring providers into not prescribing opioids, I think that is not the ethically appropriate way to go forward,” said one addiction expert. Dr. Ako Jacintho, a family practitioner in San Francisco, says that he saw the opioid epidemic coming. His patients were asking for stronger medications and more pills. Instead of filling their requests, Jacintho… Continue reading Death Certificate Project Goes Too Far, Addiction Specialist Says
FDA Has "Cozy Relationship" With Pharmaceutical Companies, Says Adviser
“The FDA has a lack of transparency. They use the advisory committees as cover,” said the head of the FDA’s opioid advisory council. A Food and Drug Administration adviser says that the agency is putting the needs of pharmaceutical companies above the public by continuing to approve dangerous pain medications. Speaking with The Guardian, Dr.… Continue reading FDA Has "Cozy Relationship" With Pharmaceutical Companies, Says Adviser
Tom Sizemore Arrested For Heroin Possession
If convicted, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor could be sentenced to a year in jail. Actor Tom Sizemore has been charged for possession of heroin and faces the possibility of a year in jail and a monetary fine. TMZ reported that Sizemore, whose film and television roles include Saving Private Ryan and the recent Twin Peaks… Continue reading Tom Sizemore Arrested For Heroin Possession
Bam Margera Completes Court-Mandated AA, But Friends Are Worried
The troubled skateboarder has completed treatment, but those who know him fear the worst could be ahead. Even after completing his court-mandated, three-month-long online alcohol program and attending AA meetings, Bam Margera’s friends are worried for his life. Margera’s colleague and Jackass co-star Brandon Novak told TMZ that he’s worried about Margera’s decision to leave rehab… Continue reading Bam Margera Completes Court-Mandated AA, But Friends Are Worried
Woman Sentenced For Leading Massive Meth Ring In Missouri
The woman’s brother says their dad groomed them to become criminals as they were growing up. Last May, Kenna Harmon was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison after admitting to her role in leading one of the largest methamphetamine rings in Missouri’s history. But her life seemed destined for trouble long before that. … Continue reading Woman Sentenced For Leading Massive Meth Ring In Missouri
Is There A Link Between Anxiety And Weight Loss?
Recent findings may make developing drugs to treat obesity and anxiety much easier. New research on mice suggests that there is a connection between anxiety and burning fat. According to New Atlas, researchers say the connection comes from a molecule that seems to connect the two. Researchers believe these findings could aid in developing drugs… Continue reading Is There A Link Between Anxiety And Weight Loss?
Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner
“It would not be shocking to see the end of federal marijuana prohibition signed into law this year,” said Tom Angell, a marijuana reform advocate. The influx of new members in the U.S. House of Representatives and the ousting of certain key anti-marijuana figures from the federal government could herald the approach of a “green… Continue reading Cannabis Reform May Be Right Around The Corner