Alcohol Abuse and Romance Connected Says New Study
The person you date likely influences the movies you watch, the restaurants you go to, and – occasionally – the clothes you wear. But did you know it could also affect how much you drink and when? A new study from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, says that is indeed the case. For about a . . . . Continue Reading
New Memoir Talks About Drug Addiction and Non-judgment
Working with acts including Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna, Grace Jones and others, Rodgers has recently written a memoir called Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco, and Destiny that talks about his experiences with these stars – and with drug addiction.
Kardashian BF Scott Disick Reports He’s Not Completely Clean and Sober
The Kardashians are often in the limelight for one thing or another, but on a recent season that highlighted Kourtney Kardashian and her relationship with boyfriend, Scott Disick, addiction played a large part of the story. Disick’s behavior while under the influence of alcohol was a huge topic in the program, causing problems between him . . . . Continue Reading
Woman Attacked by Addicted Companion While Abusing Drugs
Women who abuse drugs and alcohol or live a life that focuses on the maintenance of an addiction are more likely than their sober counterparts to be victims of assault, rape, or other violent act. Recently, one woman in San Francisco experienced this phenomenon firsthand: a 23-year-old woman was using drugs with a 46-year-old male . . . . Continue Reading
Drummer Patty Schemel Talks About Life After Heroin Addiction
Drummer Patty Schemel once played for the band Hole and is the focus of a new documentary called Hit So Hard: The Life and Near Death Story of Patty Schemel. Now screening at film festivals across the country, the documentary tells the tale of Schemel’s experiences in a famous band and her struggles with heroin . . . . Continue Reading
Women After Rehab: What are Your Chances for a Successful Recovery?
Women are more likely to develop an addiction to drugs and alcohol than are men when they begin to experiment or abuse drugs casually, and they tend to develop that addiction more quickly and on lesser amount of their drug of choice. That’s the bad news. The worse news is that women are less likely . . . . Continue Reading
Shared Personal Stories Helps Parents Identify Drug Addiction
There are a number of forums for the personal stories of those who have lived through cocaine addiction, heroin addiction, alcoholism, prescription drug addiction and other issues. There are even forums for loved ones to share the stories of family members who did not live through their addiction but died as a result of overdose, . . . . Continue Reading