HOW RAPPER FAT TONY IS SHOWING HIS SUPPORT FOR MARIJUANA
Several decades ago, would you ever have guessed that we would be using marijuana-infused shampoo or using cannabis as a therapeutic medication for chemotherapy? While these might have sounded like crazy ideas back then, the prospect of a cannabis market has skyrocketed into a budding multi-billion dollar industry that is fueled by emerging marijuana billionaire […]
SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM
People across the country (and our world, for that matter) are suffering from some form of an alcohol use disorder or know someone with this condition. One person may habitually partake in binge drinking. Another may drink five cans of beer at a party or consume heavy amounts of liquor. No matter what type of […]
CELEBRITIES WHO SUCCESSFULLY BEAT ADDICTION
Drug addiction is an illness that strikes mercilessly and painfully and recovering from such an ordeal is not easy, at all. For the person who successfully undergoes detox, withdrawal, and the final stages of rehabilitation and integration, finding liberation from these deadly substances is fulfilling and incredible. Sometimes, however, we need sources of inspiration as […]
WU-TANG CLAN BYPASSES CANNABIS ADVERTISING LAWS IN CANADA
Martial arts aficionados and rap music lovers will recognize the presence of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most respected hip hop groups in the industry. Spearheaded by RZA (who recently received acclaim for his directorial debut of Man with the Iron Fists), the Clan recently reunited in Canada to perform an all-access concert that […]
THREE CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE OPENED UP ABOUT MARIJUANA USE
With all the attention marijuana is currently receiving in the political spotlight, it is no wonder that so many people from around the world are announcing their love for this drug. From the Sydney weed celebration in Australia to the Golden Gate Park cannabis party in the United States, marijuana has taken the world by […]
LEBRON JAMES ALLOWS HIS SONS TO DRINK WINE
For many parents, alcohol is a sensitive topic that is best left on the back burner during their son’s or daughter’s early childhood years. So, how soon is too soon to educate your children about the potential risks of alcohol? Better yet, how should you approach the subject? Perhaps you would consider showing them types […]
LOOKING BACK AT PHILLIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN’S DRUG ADDICTION
Anyone who watched movies of any sort during the 80s or 90s will instantly recognize the name Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Throughout his career, this incredible actor stunned us as soft-spoken eccentrics and could enrage us as pompous, snake-tongued bad guys. From his first notable role as a bully in Scent of a Woman to his […]
FOUR CELEBRITIES THAT DIED OF AN OVERDOSE
Even the rich and famous are not immune to the ravages and dangers of drug addictions. While by no means are all celebrities addicted to drugs or alcohol there are a fair few who are and they usually make the headlines sooner or later. In fact, these superstars may be even more susceptible to this […]
CELEBRITIES WITH DRUG ADDICTION
Drug addiction is a problem that affects everyone in society. It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, how much money, or how little, drugs can tear apart the lives of anyone who uses them. While the media likes to portray celebrities as high above ordinary people, they are still susceptible to the same […]
JOHN OLIVER’S TAKE ON ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER SCAMS
John Oliver’s Sunday night HBO program, Last Week Tonight, has a stellar reputation for shining a light on underreported exploitative practices affecting that affect all facets of society. Last Sunday, on May 20, 2018, Oliver turned his sights on the scams and abuses plaguing the field of substance addiction treatment. In the segment, Oliver […]
