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Majority Of Post-Op Patients Managed Pain Without Opioids, Study Finds
The study’s lead author believes that keeping people from taking opioids for the first time could help mitigate the opioid epidemic.
SNL’s Chris Kattan Alleges That On-Air Accident Led to Opioid Addiction
Kattan details his painkiller addiction in his new memoir Baby Don’t Hurt Me: Stories and Scars from Saturday Night Live.
New Wrestling Doc "350 Days" Examines Sport's Mental & Physical Toll
“The fact that it’s shown as cartoonish on TV doesn’t mean that those bumps don’t hurt or cripple or ultimately result in pain pill addictions or other drug dependency issues.”
How The Situation's Wife Helped During His Journey To Sobriety
“She’s definitely my better half and the reason why I strive to be the best version of myself and to fight for our future,” the reality star says. With the popularity of Jersey Shore, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has become a reality TV fixture. He battled a painkiller addiction in the public eye, and now… Continue reading How The Situation's Wife Helped During His Journey To Sobriety
Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
“I haven’t had a drink in almost three years. Man, I’m feeling better and better.” Lead singer Phil Anselmo of Pantera has had heavy bouts with heroin, painkillers and alcohol addiction. Now, the vocalist says he’s nine months sober and 45 pounds lighter. Anselmo is currently fronting a new band, Philip H. Anselmo & The… Continue reading Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
Sia Celebrates Eight Years of Sobriety
“Eight years sober today. I love you, keep going. You can do it.” Pop star Sia celebrated eight years of sobriety this week, after recovering from alcoholism and an addiction to prescription pills. “Eight years sober today. I love you, keep going. You can do it,” she tweeted on Sep. 10. Since joining a 12-step… Continue reading Sia Celebrates Eight Years of Sobriety
Inside Burt Reynolds' Addiction Struggles & Road To Recovery
The late icon spoke openly about his battles with addiction throughout his life. When Burt Reynolds died on September 6 at the age of 82, many who worked with the iconic star expressed great sadness at his passing. With hit movies like Smokey and the Bandit and Hooper, Reynolds became one of the biggest sex… Continue reading Inside Burt Reynolds' Addiction Struggles & Road To Recovery
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Celebrates Another Sober Milestone
Sorrentino announced his new sober milestone on Instagram and was showered with praise by his “Jersey Shore” castmates. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino has come a long way from his booze-fueled days on MTV’s Jersey Shore. The 36-year-old TV personality celebrated 33 months of sobriety on Saturday, announcing the milestone with a post on his Instagram… Continue reading Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino Celebrates Another Sober Milestone
Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles
“I was not happy. The struggle and addiction for me started when I was 45 years old. It wasn’t like it was happening all my life.” Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, recently spoke on the Today show about her personal struggles with addiction. Presley spoke with Jenna Bush Hager at Graceland on the eve of… Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley Discusses Past Addiction Struggles