“I learned how to live again, how to feel comfortable in my own skin. She’s a Godsend,” says one of Rebecca Conviser’s students. It was a cancer diagnosis that first got Rebecca Conviser interested in the power of words. If the Morristown, New Jersey woman didn’t make it through, she wanted to leave behind words… Continue reading Woman Uses Creative Writing To Help Ex-Offenders In Recovery
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Tackling Addiction In The Orthodox Jewish Community
“It went from everything being hush-hush under the carpet to people finally saying, ‘This is real. Let’s get people the help that they need,’” said one rabbi. A few brave individuals are breaking down the taboo of substance use disorder in the famously insular Orthodox Jewish community. Rabbi Zvi Gluck is at the forefront of… Continue reading Tackling Addiction In The Orthodox Jewish Community
"The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year—until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since been… Continue reading "The Conners" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
"Fox & Friends" Pundit Blames Legal Pot For Teen Drug Use, Homelessness
Studies regarding marijuana’s impact on social concerns do not appear to support all of Joe Peters’ claims. A guest on the popular Fox & Friends morning news and opinion program appeared to lay the blame for a host of social ills, from increased drug use among teens to emergency room visits and even homelessness, on marijuana… Continue reading "Fox & Friends" Pundit Blames Legal Pot For Teen Drug Use, Homelessness
"The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
“We could’ve gone down other avenues, but we felt it was the right thing for the character. As you know, it’s a crisis in this country.” The return of Roseanne was one of the biggest comeback stories of the year until Roseanne Barr got fired for posting inflammatory tweets this May. The show has since… Continue reading "The Connors" Producer Discusses Roseanne's Overdose Death
Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr Take Stage At Recovery Gala
“My higher power became vodka and cocaine. Nobody wanted to work with me…I turned into this godless, hateful thing,” Walsh said in his speech. Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh and his wife Marjorie were honored this month for their work in advancing the cause of addiction recovery. The rock ’n’ roll couple, whose recovery advocacy spans… Continue reading Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr Take Stage At Recovery Gala
Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?
Alcohol-related deaths, specifically cirrhosis of the liver, were as much as 10 times higher for those with diabetes, according to a new study. A Finnish study concluded that diabetes sufferers are at significantly higher risk than the non-diabetic population of death from alcohol-related issues or suicide, due to the strain on their mental health while… Continue reading Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?
Can Social Media Predict Depression?
A new study examined whether social media data could be used to find markers for depression. Social media could be an accurate predictor of depression, new research has found. According to Medical News Today, researchers utilized an algorithm to examine data from social media that could pick out “linguistic cues that might predict depression.” “We’re… Continue reading Can Social Media Predict Depression?
Sheriffs Ban Alcohol After Hurricane Michael
Unsurprisingly, the move was met with a wave of criticism. In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, two Florida counties briefly banned alcohol sales as part of an emergency disaster declaration. The Category 4 storm walloped southeastern seaboard states earlier this month, leaving at least 30 people dead in the U.S. and wreaking particular havoc on… Continue reading Sheriffs Ban Alcohol After Hurricane Michael
DEA's "Operation Goodfellas" Busts $19 Million Drug-Trafficking Ring
Federal prosecutors estimate that the group moved 11.5 kilos of crack, 436 kilos of coke, 54 kilos of heroin and more than 20 pounds of pot. More than 150 cops and federal agents teamed up to catch five Virginia men who allegedly masterminded a $19 million drug-trafficking plot. Dubbed “Operation Goodfellas,” the sting netted four… Continue reading DEA's "Operation Goodfellas" Busts $19 Million Drug-Trafficking Ring