Those close to Colin Kroll took to social media to memorialize the Vine/HQ Trivia co-founder. Colin Kroll, the creator of well-known apps Vine and HQ Trivia, was found dead of a suspected overdose in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday. According to People, a New York City Police Department spokesperson has confirmed that an unresponsive Kroll… Continue reading Vine Co-Creator Colin Kroll Dies Of Suspected Overdose At 34
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Artie Lange Admits To Using Cocaine Post-Rehab
After being tested in court, Artie Lange revealed that he has relapsed but is currently 10 days clean. Troubled comedian Artie Lange has had a well-known and lengthy history with substance abuse. Lange has been very open about his struggles throughout his life, and while he celebrated “18 days clean” on social media last month,… Continue reading Artie Lange Admits To Using Cocaine Post-Rehab
HopCat Renames Crack Fries: "Addiction Is Not Funny"
“We chose the name more than 11 years ago as a reference to the addictive quality of the fries and their cracked pepper seasoning, without consideration for those the drug negatively affected,” said HopCat’s CEO in a blog post. HopCat, a bar that has locations in nine states, announced this week it will rename a… Continue reading HopCat Renames Crack Fries: "Addiction Is Not Funny"
Heartbreaking Billboard Aims To Raise Awareness About Addiction
The billboard spotlights a brief, powerful message: “Tim Hatley: Addiction Can Lead to Death.” Amidst the pre-fab buildings and snow of northern Michigan sits a stark reminder for the Hatley family. It’s a roadside billboard with a simple message: “Tim Hatley: Addiction Can Lead to Death.” On a rural road outside the town of Grayling… Continue reading Heartbreaking Billboard Aims To Raise Awareness About Addiction
Do Graphic Images On Cigarette Packaging Keep Non-Smokers Away?
A new study examined whether graphic warnings on cigarette packs worked to deter smoking. A new study has found that cigarette advertising featuring graphic images associated with smoking – cancerous lesions and bleeding – might be as effective in influencing young people and adults to stay away from smoking as text-based labels on cigarette packs.… Continue reading Do Graphic Images On Cigarette Packaging Keep Non-Smokers Away?
"Apprentice" Contestant Claims Trump Snorted Adderall On Set
Actor Tom Arnold took to Twitter to back up Celebrity Apprentice contestant Noel Casler’s allegations about Trump’s Adderall use. During a stand-up set earlier this month, comedian Noel Casler claimed President Donald Trump used to snort Adderall on the set of The Celebrity Apprentice. It’s not immediately clear that the comic actually worked on the show, but other… Continue reading "Apprentice" Contestant Claims Trump Snorted Adderall On Set
Fentanyl Officially The Deadliest Drug In America
According to a new report, fentanyl is responsible for more US deaths than any other drug. Fentanyl has become the most deadly drug in the nation, involved in more overdose deaths than any other illicit substance, according to a new report. According to the National Center for Health Statistics’ “Drugs Most Frequently Involved in Drug… Continue reading Fentanyl Officially The Deadliest Drug In America
Confetti Company Gives Work To Women In Recovery
“I want it to do some good because everything gets chucked at the end. My confetti is disposable, but it is made by women to help improve their lives,” said the owner of Leonetti Confetti. Kylee Leonetti was inspired to start her confetti-making company after the overdose and near-death of her beloved brother. After a weeklong… Continue reading Confetti Company Gives Work To Women In Recovery
Cocaine Deaths Are On The Rise
“From 2014 through 2016, the number of drug overdose deaths involving cocaine nearly doubled from 5,892 to 11,316,” states a recent report on cocaine-related deaths. Overdoses caused by cocaine have increasingly been in the news cycle, and a new report released this week shows just how dangerous cocaine abuse has become, with overdose deaths linked… Continue reading Cocaine Deaths Are On The Rise
New York Should Use Marijuana Taxes to Repair Subways, Report Says
One NYU professor makes the case for why the state should use marijuana tax revenue to fund the MTA’s Fast Forward plan to fix the popular transportation system. For New York City residents, the simple act of taking the subway can come with a host of problems: long delays in crowded, poorly ventilated and aging… Continue reading New York Should Use Marijuana Taxes to Repair Subways, Report Says