Judy Collins Talks Alcoholism and Her Recovery
Folk singer Judy Collins might be the last person you would think of when it comes to naming an entertainer who struggled with alcoholism. Known for her angelic voice and social activism, Judy Collins always seemed like someone deeply spiritual and concerned with social issues. However, as she noted recently when discussing her own problems…
The Ties Between Mental Health and Addiction
Advancements in treatments for substance abuse have shown that mental health and addiction are tightly knit together. This has led to greater understanding both on the origins of addiction and the most effective ways to treat these issues. Addiction treatment professionals now realize that substance abuse and mental health issues should be treated at the…
Robert Downey Jr.’s Touching Tribute to His Mother
Robert Downey Jr. is considered one of the most talented and successful actors of his generation. He has won an Academy Award nomination for his work in the movie Chaplin and played the main character in the blockbuster action film Iron Man, which grossed internationally over 500 million dollars. Robert Downey Jr. has made a…
Amanda Bynes in Yet Another Bind
Amanda Bynes first became famous as a fresh-faced kid actress on Nickelodeon. Young and talented, she first seemed like one of the few child actresses who would successfully transition to being an adult actress. Child actors are notorious for crashing and burning once they reach adulthood. The combination of the Hollywood lifestyle, public pressure, and…
Music Festivals See a Rise in Sober Attendees
Music festivals, especially ones featuring electronic music, have been getting a cavalcade of bad press related to illegal drug abuse. The rise of party drugs like Molly have led to music festivals attendees overdosing at high-profile events such as: Lollapalooza Electric Zoo Maryland Electronic Music Festival HARD Summer Music Concert This has sparked music festival…
Teen Drug Consumption May be on the Decline
With all the statistics that chronicle the rise of drug addiction, occasionally some good news arises. New statistics are showing that teen drug consumption is on the decline. This news is especially encouraging, because there is special importance placed on preventing and combatting drug consumption amongst young people. With programs like D.A.R.E. (drug abuse resistance…
Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act 2014
Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are seeking to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2014. They want to expand the resources and research that goes into battling the problem of addiction, which millions of Americans suffer from. They recognize that finding ways to decrease drug addiction is a complex and…
Hitting Rock Bottom is the Crux of Recovery
Hitting rock bottom is a place that no one wants to be, but it’s often the beginning of a new journey. An addict then realizes one has no choice but to start living life differently. In regards to addiction, whether rock bottom involves estrangement from loved ones or a brush with death, the addict has…
DEA Re-Classifies Hydrocodone
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) has taken a major step towards trying to fight the growing number of overdoses on prescription painkillers. They have re-classified hydrocodone to be put in on the same level as cocaine. This recent action by the DEA underscores how serious the growing epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse has become. While…
5 Ways to Handle Alcoholic Triggers in Recovery
Alcoholism is one of the hardest addictions to break because it can be presented and available in so many areas of an adult’s life. Someone who has been an alcoholic usually has had a social life that revolved around alcohol. Even friends who mean well might have a hard time socializing with someone struggling with…