Celebrity in Recovery Profile: Aaron Sorkin
We can’t really talk about Aaron Sorkin without first mentioning Philip Seymour Hoffman. After all, the two were good friends and, it wasn’t until Mr. Hoffman’s tragic and untimely death that Sorkin became more verbal and open about being in... Learn MoreIn the News: NJ Heroin Epidemic Worsens
Weak ruling, out-of-date drug education, careless prescribing practices and countless obstacles to treatment have permitted and worsened a growing catastrophe of heroin and opiate addiction among New Jersey adolescence, according to a determined and long overdue state task force report... Learn MoreIn the News: Investigation into Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Leads to Arrests
[caption id="attachment_10271" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo Credit: www.abcnews.go.com[/caption] The labels on the bags of heroin were – Bingo 9, New World and Shine. Hartford police have been working with federal agents to track down those liable for dispensing the fentanyl-laced heroin.... Learn More6 Songs You Probably Didn’t Realize Were About Addiction
[caption id="attachment_10889" align="aligncenter" width="424"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] The beauty of the arts, such as music-writing, is that the artist can discuss whatever it is that is affecting them or someone close to them. Oftentimes, musicians write songs that deal with tough issues,... Learn More8 Celebrity Heroin Addicts and Why They Used
Heroin, an opiate drug derived from the poppy plant, is a stimulant that creates euphoria. Though it has some medical uses, recreational use is illegal in the United States. Nevertheless, heroin abuse is a common problem. Here are 8 celebrity... Learn MoreDangerous New Drug: NBOMe
Teens in Washington are being told a new trendy drug will give them the high of a lifetime. Twenty overdose deaths across the country are connected to the drug called NBOMe, and its popularity is just beginning. The official name... Learn MoreIn the News: Massachusetts Reports at Least 185 Heroin Deaths Since Nov. 1
The outrageous data released by state police focuses on the growing problem of heroin overdoses in the Northeast. The state police announced on Tuesday that the plague of heroin has hit Massachusetts hard, where 185 people have died from overdosing... Learn More5 Surprising Things I Learned From Being a Heroin Addict
[caption id="attachment_9868" align="aligncenter" width="500"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] I am a recovering addict. And I wouldn't be here today if i hadn't gone down the rabbit hole of hardcore drug addiction. Here are 5 surprising things I learned from being a heroin... Learn MoreHeroin Deaths May Be Caused By Environment, Not Overdose
Did you ever stop to notice that a lot of celebrities’ so-called drug-overdose deaths occurred in a hotel room or someplace other than their own home? And did you ever wonder why that is? First, let me just say that... Learn More5 Things No One Tells You About the Psych Ward
[caption id="attachment_10956" align="aligncenter" width="439"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] You’ve seen movies like Girl, Interrupted, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Shutter Island, and 12 Monkey. So, you’ve probably formed some ideas about what psych wards are like. And, these ideas are probably not-so-accurate.... Learn MoreIn the News: White House Drug Czar Calls For Increased Naloxone Availability
Gil Kerlikowske, former Seattle Police Chief, says that law enforcement, alone, won’t solve the problem of fatal drug overdoses and that the Obama administration will focus on prevention and treating addiction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WASHINGTON —February 11, 2014 White House “drug czar,”... Learn More20 Stars We Lost Too Soon Due to Addiction
The most recent tragic drug-related celebrity death on everybody’s lips is that of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Unfortunately, Mr. Hoffman’s death is only the most recent to be added to a way-too-long list of stars we lost because of drugs. It’s... Learn More
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