Scientists examined whether empathy can push a person in recovery to relapse for a new study. Having empathy — being able to relate to other people’s emotions — is generally considered a positive trait, but new research suggests that empathy could lead to relapse for people who are in recovery. Dr. Jonathan Gewirtz, a professor… Continue reading Does Empathy Play A Role In Relapse?
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Timothée Chalamet Discusses The Message Of "Beautiful Boy"
“The movie shows how devastating it can be to everyone around the addict,” Timothée Chalamet explained during a recent panel on Beautiful Boy. Timothée Chalamet knows that Beautiful Boy, based on the memoir Tweak written by Nic Sheff (played by Chalamet) and Beautiful Boy written by Nic’s father David Sheff (played by Steve Carell), is obviously about… Continue reading Timothée Chalamet Discusses The Message Of "Beautiful Boy"
Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober
Charlie Sheen announced his sober milestone on Twitter this week. After one of the most well-publicized relapses in history, actor Charlie Sheen revealed this week that he has been sober for one year. Sheen, 53, posted a picture of his one-year AA chip on Twitter, writing, “so, THIS happened yesterday! a fabulous moment, in my… Continue reading Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
Inadequate Mental Health Treatment Hinders Massachusetts Residents
Only about 50% of Massachusetts mental health providers accept payment from the state and federal Medicaid program. Private insurance isn’t much better. Patients in Massachusetts are struggling to receive adequate mental health care but not because of lack of insurance coverage. The Boston Globe reports that based on a new Blue Cross Blue Shield of… Continue reading Inadequate Mental Health Treatment Hinders Massachusetts Residents
Does James Bond Have A Drinking Problem?
A new study did a breakdown of James Bond’s drinking behavior to determine if the secret agent has a “severe” and “chronic” relationship with alcohol. Over the course of two-dozen films over the past 60 years, James Bond was seen drinking alcohol 109 times—and often engaging in risky behavior when doing so—The Washington Post reports. … Continue reading Does James Bond Have A Drinking Problem?
Miley Cyrus Talks About Using Marijuana Again After Quitting
Miley Cyrus says her mom, who “smokes a lot of weed,” got her to begin smoking it again. A year after she spoke publicly about quitting marijuana, Miley Cyrus says she’s back to smoking pot, although not while she’s working. Cyrus, 26, said that her mom Tish, who “smokes a lot of weed,” got her… Continue reading Miley Cyrus Talks About Using Marijuana Again After Quitting
Cannabis Industry Searches for Consistent High
“No one ever knows what they’re getting, and it’s a huge problem. It’s making it so the [cannabis] industry doesn’t work very well,” said one scientific expert about the lack of consistency. The cannabis industry is expanding rapidly, but scientists and investors are still chasing an elusive goal: a cannabis plant that can provide a predictable… Continue reading Cannabis Industry Searches for Consistent High
Dennis Rodman Pushing To Get Sober Again After Recent Relapse
Despite relapsing, Dennis Rodman said he’s still focused on his recovery and doesn’t think he’s undone the progress he’s made over the past year. Dennis Rodman says he’s in contact with his sponsor and attending AA meetings again after letting his sobriety slip two weeks ago. According to TMZ, the star was out in the… Continue reading Dennis Rodman Pushing To Get Sober Again After Recent Relapse
Small Town Brings In Big-Thinking Addiction Specialist And Changes Everything
Nearly 82% of rural Americans live in counties that do not have detoxification services and the town of Ashland, Wisconsin sought to change that reality. In a little town in Wisconsin, where the death rate from drug and alcohol abuse is almost twice as high as the state average, Dr. Mark Lim has changed the… Continue reading Small Town Brings In Big-Thinking Addiction Specialist And Changes Everything