A new study examined the impact of pet ownership on people with treatment-resistant depression. It’s no secret that animals can bring people joy, but a new study indicates that adopting a pet could prove particularly beneficial for those with severe depression. The study, published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, found that for those with… Continue reading Can Pet Ownership Alleviate Depression Symptoms?
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Michael Bloomberg To Spend $50 Million to Fight Addiction
Michael Bloomberg wrote about his intentions to fight the opioid epidemic in the 10 states hit hardest by it in a recent op-ed. Former New York City mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced that he will spend $50 million to fight the opioid epidemic, focusing on 10 states that are hardest-hit by drug overdoses. “The… Continue reading Michael Bloomberg To Spend $50 Million to Fight Addiction
Is Vaping Pot More Powerful Than Smoking It?
Researchers explored whether vaping marijuana produced a stronger high than smoking it in a recent study. Researchers have published a new study that suggests inhaling vaporized marijuana will result in a stronger high than smoking it. Their conclusion was drawn from six, eight-and-a-half-hour double-blind sessions in which participants consumed marijuana, via smoking or vaping, in… Continue reading Is Vaping Pot More Powerful Than Smoking It?
Rodrigo Duterte "Jokes" About Using Marijuana To Stay Awake
Duterte’s off-color remarks about marijuana use fell flat against the backdrop of a bloody crackdown on drugs in the Philippines. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who has led a violent anti-drug campaign that killed thousands of people, said he uses marijuana, but almost immediately reversed his statement, saying that he was joking. Duterte was talking about… Continue reading Rodrigo Duterte "Jokes" About Using Marijuana To Stay Awake
Melania Trump Discusses Opioid Epidemic
During her speech, Trump detailed startling statistics about the opioid epidemic but urged students to look beyond those numbers. First Lady Melania Trump spoke with college students about the opioid epidemic last week, calling the current situation the “worst drug crisis in American history.” Trump appeared at a town hall meeting at Liberty University, a… Continue reading Melania Trump Discusses Opioid Epidemic
The Challenges Of Dating With Depression
Experts explain the challenges people with depression face in the dating world. Depression can often be a full-time fight, and it can make practically every aspect of life difficult, including dating. While dating is still possible when battling depression, it can often require extra effort and care. In a new look at depression and dating,… Continue reading The Challenges Of Dating With Depression
Does Climate Affect Alcohol Intake?
Researchers investigated whether there was a connection between alcohol intake and climate for a new study. Could the climate where you live be leading you to drink more? Recent research says yes. According to The Independent, a new study determined that across the country and the world, alcohol intake and related diseases increased as temperatures… Continue reading Does Climate Affect Alcohol Intake?
New Initiative Helps Make Workplaces Recovery Friendly
More than 70 businesses are participating in the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative. Many people who struggle with substance use disorder find that while getting sober is one challenge, reintegrating into society and finding a job can be another huge barrier to long-term recovery. In New Hampshire, a statewide initiative is aiming to make holding down… Continue reading New Initiative Helps Make Workplaces Recovery Friendly
Long-Lost '90s Drug Drama "Crackdown" Makes Blu-Ray Debut
Crackdown: Big City Blues follows community activists as they battle drug dealers for the soul of their neighborhood. Unseen for more than three decades, the New York-lensed independent crime drama Crackdown: Big City Blues has made its debut on Blu-ray from The Film Detective. The film, about community activists battling drug dealers for the soul of their… Continue reading Long-Lost '90s Drug Drama "Crackdown" Makes Blu-Ray Debut
Ben Foster’s “Leave No Trace” Tackles PTSD, Mental Health
In the critically-acclaimed movie, Foster plays a veteran coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ben Foster, star of X-Men: The Last Stand and 3:10 to Yuma, has received rave reviews and early Oscar buzz this year for his role Leave No Trace where he plays a veteran dealing with PTSD. Foster hopes the film will help reduce the public… Continue reading Ben Foster’s “Leave No Trace” Tackles PTSD, Mental Health