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"Blacking out" is a common term among alcoholics and binge drinkers. It represents moments of lost memories; a time when excessive boozing leads to reckless behavior and dangerous health scares. To their credit, U.S. News and World Report brought this topic to the forefront of their website...
This week, we are tipping our hats to acting legend Jamie Lee Curtis. As the headliner in America's number one movie (the spooky remake of Halloween), she could most certainly use this moment to tout her next movie, her side projects or what have you. But instead, Ms....
If you've been keeping up with the entertainment sites, then you're well aware that one of the buzziest movies of the season in the big screen drama A Star Is Born. The film (which stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga) has been getting rave reviews and creating extreme emotional...
For those lucky enough to never battle an addiction, the concept of "relapsing" can seem hard to grasp. People can often feel anger or betrayal towards a loved one who uses again, without ever realizing the pain that they're experiencing. This certainly shouldn't be a...
We've discussed the dangers of smoking marijuana and getting behind the wheel in some of our previous blogs. But now, apparently, there is concrete evidence illustrating just how dangerous smoking and driving can be. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently released some interesting findings, which point...
Nearly two years into his presidential term, Donald Trump has finally taken concrete steps to combat America's opioid addiction crisis. This has definitely been a topic he was vocal about, but legitimate action took place this week after he signed legislation that aimed to help people struggling...
The Fall TV season is in full effect and one premiere that garnered a ton of media attention was ABC's Roseanne. Now technically called The Conners, the sitcom reboot is now missing its namesake star, Roseanne Barr, following some controversial remarks she made on social media. That, of course,...
Earlier this month, the popular news site VICE published an important expose of the popular Dopey Podcast. Chronicling its recent rise to the top of the iTunes chart, writer Emily J. Sullivan covered Dopey's long, tumultuous and tragic popularity spike. Sadly, part of the reason that Dopey got on so many people's radars was...
There are many unsung heroes in our industry. People who make real progress in legitimizing what we do, but aren't regularly featured in the national news. Thankfully, this past month The New York Times made a point to pay tribute to a key contributor to the recovery...
With so many overdoses and so many headlines, the question often becomes: When will we turn a corner with America's opioid crisis? In truth, this epidemic has been gaining momentum for almost a decade. But there are certain indicators that point to a new direction. Interestingly enough,...
