A Potentially Safer Way to Develop Opioids
In the late 1990’s, pharmaceutical companies told the medical community that opioid drugs would not be addictive, claiming that patients would not become addicted to opioid painkillers. Read More
Mark Nyman
My name is Mark Nyman. I am 25 years old, and have a Bachelor’s in English Literature. I enjoy writing poetry and short stories with underlying themes of support and resilience. I try to be subtle in theming and provide readers with an authentic experience. I believe everyone needs support, and that writing is the best way to reach people’s hearts.
When a Pandemic and Epidemic Collide
Data from Pennsylvania has shown that opioid overdoses spiked during the (ongoing) Covid-19 pandemic. Many people have been affected by the pandemic, life has completely changed for everyone. Read More
Wanderers
Night after night, I look upon the stars, I count them as time flies by, waiting for sleep to arrive. Read More
Letitia James takes on Big Pharma
Last month, on June 26th, Johnson & Johnson agreed to a $230 million settlement with New York state. This settlement bans the company from promoting opioids and prohibits it from lobbying about such products at the federal, state, or local levels. Read More
Struggles for LGBTQIA+ in Sobriety
With Pride month coming to a close, it’s important that we still support the LGBTQIA+ community, especially those struggling with addiction or maintaining sobriety. Pride is a month of celebration for the gay community, and also a month of the most visibility. Read More
In The Wrong Arms
The lamplight dimly spread to the corners of the room, where shadows hide and appear in our faces and cover our bodies. I only took quick glances at his face, I do not think I looked into his eyes, not knowing if they were blue, brown, or green. Read More
DMX’s Death and the Percerption of Addiction
As many of you may know, the prolific Rapper DMX, real name Earl Simmons, died at 50 years old on April 9th, 2021. Read More
Harbor, A new mobile app
A new mobile app named Harbor is in development by researchers at the University of Illinois Urban-Champaign. Harbor will be designed to teach young adults (ages 18-29) how to talk to their peers if they are concerned about said peers’ drug or alcohol use. Read More
Demi Lovato Opens Up About Strokes and Heart Attack
Demi Lovato has long been a major voice in the sober world. Her transparency and honesty about her experiences with drug use have shed light on topics many celebrities would never dare go. Read More
The Lost Spring
The Spring has arrived in a hush,leaving behind Winter but not given the usual fanfare and adore. Read More
Strong Women in Recovery
With all the craziness that has become everyday life, let’s take a step back and remember March is still international women’s month. Read More
I Don’t Know How
I’ll be the first to admit, That I don’t know how to love me. I always try to smother others in love, Give them all of me… Read More