Star-Spangled Ceiling
Why has British rock fallen out of favor stateside? There were British invasions in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. But English bands in the mid-’00s struggled to crack a…
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Soberheroes
Soberheroes 12 Celebrities. 12 Stories. 12 Steps. Available now. Did you know that Robert Downey Jr. replaced his addiction for heroin and cocaine by practicing kung fu? That Eminem was…
Glossary of Mental Health and Addiction Terminology
…depression.) diagnosis — when a doctor assigns a disease or disorder to a patient. drugs (recreational) — mood-altering substances including stimulants such as nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, and marijuana,…
Opioid, Inc. — Corporations Knew About Dangers But Did Nothing
…patients in exchange for OxyContin and other opioids. The “Fun House” was also a destination for heroin, meth, cocaine, and marijuana users. Prosecutors said that police had been to the…
Movie Review: “Beautiful Boy” — An Excruciating, Exquisite Film About Addiction
…a sense of guilt. Guilt that I may have had it too easy. Guilt that I never experienced the horrors of heroin or crack-cocaine withdrawals. And gratitude — like with…
Bipolar ‘Superman’ Actress Margot Kidder’s Death Ruled a Suicide
…herself. Kidder spoke openly about her bipolar disorder. “I guess I came to terms with my demons,” Kidder told The Guardian. “Horrifying as it was to crack up in the…
Suicide Is Not Selfish: Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade
…to chefs — is teeming with excessive drinking and even drug use after hours, most notably cocaine. Bourdain, who also fell into this trap, was a former heroin and cocaine…
My Stint In Rehab Inspired Me To Defend Mental Health
…treatment because I was drinking two six-packs of beer or two bottles of wine — or more — every night. I was also smoking crack with homeless people a couple…
Functioning Addicts in the Workplace: We Think We’re on the Sly, But We’re Not
…a day, almost like a regular cigarette break. The boss was even in on it. Cocaine was readily available in my office, although I didn’t partake. On one occasion, an…