After gaining sobriety, Michéal paid tribute to his late mother Natasha Richardson by taking on her maiden name. As a tribute to his late mother, the actress Natasha Richardson, Michéal Richardson changed his last name from that of his father—the actor Liam Neeson—to his mother’s storied surname. The 23-year-old’s maternal grandmother, Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, told the… Continue reading Liam Neeson's Son Talks Recovery, Hitting Rock Bottom
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Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
Affleck reportedly began preparing for the role while in rehab with daily training and meetings with a basketball coach. As Ben Affleck adjusts to life post-rehab, he’s taking on a new role that he can very much relate to. This month, the 46-year-old actor completed a 40-day treatment program for alcohol, which he began in… Continue reading Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
HHS Secretary Discusses "Plateau" Of The Opioid Epidemic
Health Secretary Alex Azar discussed the state of the opioid epidemic at a recent health summit. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. may be plateauing, but it’s still too soon to know for sure. “We are so far from the end of the epidemic, but we are perhaps, at the end of the beginning,” said… Continue reading HHS Secretary Discusses "Plateau" Of The Opioid Epidemic
Two-Thirds Of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
Analysts say that more politicians are getting behind marijuana legalization as their constituents express their support. With two-thirds of Americans saying that they are in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana, advocates for cannabis reform say that the time is right for making major changes to United States drug policy. “The train has left the station,”… Continue reading Two-Thirds Of Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana
Global War On Drugs Is A Failure, Report Says
According to a new report, in the last decade, drug-related deaths have increased by 145%. The International Drug Policy Consortium (IDPC, a non-governmental network of 177 organizations) released a report calling the United Nations’ global war on drugs a failure. The report addressed the United Nations’ goal to eliminate the illegal drug market by 2019… Continue reading Global War On Drugs Is A Failure, Report Says
Will Naloxone Be Co-Prescribed With Opioid Painkillers In The Future?
While some states already require the co-prescription, the FDA is considering making it a requirement across the US. In an effort to decrease overdose deaths, doctors could soon be required to prescribe an opioid overdose antidote any time they prescribe prescription painkillers, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. The idea… Continue reading Will Naloxone Be Co-Prescribed With Opioid Painkillers In The Future?
Meth Shipment Was Disguised As Aztec Artifacts
A drug ring attempted to ship nearly 12 kilograms of meth to Hawaii disguised as decorative Aztec items. At first glance, they might have appeared to be ancient artifacts, or at least cheesy souvenir imitations, but a shipment of Aztec-style statues and calendars actually contained pure methamphetamine bound for Hawaii, federal officials say. On Oct.… Continue reading Meth Shipment Was Disguised As Aztec Artifacts
New PSA Follows Woman As She Publicly Detoxes From Opioids
“I am the most camera shy person in the world. But if making my detox public is going to help somebody…I’m all for it,” said the 26-year-old. The Truth Initiative, which has produced 20 years of anti-tobacco public health messaging, just released a new opioid PSA. This time, we meet 26-year-old Rebekkah, who agreed to… Continue reading New PSA Follows Woman As She Publicly Detoxes From Opioids
FDA May Ban Flavored E-Cig Products From Convenience Stores
If the ban becomes a reality, places like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Shell and Mobil would no longer carry flavored e-cig products. Continuing its crusade to push back on “epidemic” levels of young people vaping, the FDA is now considering whether flavored e-cigarette products should be limited to being sold in vaping shops. This would mean… Continue reading FDA May Ban Flavored E-Cig Products From Convenience Stores
Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?
Mental health in the workplace is an evolving issue that needs to be addressed. While technology is largely helpful in today’s professional world, it can also be somewhat hindering for mental health, according to Mike Serbinis, the founder and CEO of Canada-based employee benefits platform League. “If people feel like they always have to be… Continue reading Does Tech Addiction Play A Role In Workplace Mental Health Issues?