ROBERT DOWNEY JR. DESCRIBES ADDICTION AS A FAMILY PROBLEM
Throughout his career, actor Robert Downey Jr. has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with his boyish charm and quirky, witty personality. From his early work in Tuff Tuff and Weird Science to his global success as the iconic Marvel superhero Iron Man (part of a massive film universe), Downey Jr. has still […]
DEMI LOVATO REVEALS THE SHOCKING TRUTH OF HER ADDICTION
Throughout her career, Demi Lovato has certainly experienced her fair share of excitement. From her first years on the children’s educational series Barney & Friends to her work as a Disney Channel starlet, the singer and actress has certainly become a bit of a household name for those of us who grew up during the […]
SOME BIZARRE ANTI-DRUG PSAS FROM THE 1980S
If there is one thing everyone can agree on, it is the simple fact that the 1980s were insane. From an insurgence of heavy metal and punk music to a horde of colorful, bizarre lineup of kaleidoscopic clothing and hair pieces, the 80s seem like part of an alien landscape compared to today. While we […]
WHEN CARTOON ICONS TEAMED UP TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT ADDICTION
Where else can you see Alf, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Duck Tales characters, Bugs Bunny, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kermit the Frog, and the Smurfs in one movie? Obviously, an over 30-minute long drug PSA is not necessarily the first place you would imagine. Back in the 1990s, kids around the world were unwillingly […]
FORMER AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT CHARGED WITH DRUG DISTRIBUTION
When we glance at our television or browse through news feeds, we never really know what to expect nowadays, particularly when it comes to incidences involving drugs. As the Opioid Crisis continues to sweep across our country, we have witnessed large numbers of fatalities (including the high-profile deaths of iconic signers Tom Petty and Prince) […]
ANALYZING THE MOST ADDICTIVE PAINKILLERS ON THE MARKET
Simply put, one of the most common reasons for a doctor’s visit (besides the common cold) is some form of pain, ranging from mild to debilitating. In common situations, doctors may offer NSAIDS (over-the-counter medications) or (in a tricky scenario) prescribe a variety of opioid pain relievers to help the patients cope with this discomfort. […]
SPOTS WHERE ADDICTS MAY CHOOSE TO HIDE THEIR DRUGS
From the perspective of a drug addict, when you live a life filled with illegal substances or less than reputable behavior, you would most likely develop some crafty ways to hide your poison of choice. After all, the last thing you would want is to put your family in danger or to ruin your reputation. […]
LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAGIC HISTORY OF RIVER PHOENIX’S ADDICTION
At the height of his career in Hollywood, actor River Phoenix quickly gained popularity as a teen idol and a promising leading man. From his roots in Explorers and the critically-acclaimed Stand by Me (written by horror legend Stephen Kind), he eventually worked into more serious roles in Running on Empty (which would earn him […]
THE DANGERS OF CONSUMING DRUGS WHILE BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY
For millions of women around the world, spending time with their newborn baby might be some of the most spiritually moving and amazing moments of their lives. Naturally, women are nurturers, but children do seem to awaken a new sense of self-reflection and love that might not have fully existed before. For this reason, many […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHITNEY HOUSTON’S STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION
When you are compiling a list of some of the most iconic singers in history, the chances are high that Whitney Houston will appear somewhere near the top. Throughout her career, this incredible singer captured the hearts of music-lovers around the world, and her angelic voice will continue to entrance people well into the future. […]
