Courts are Ruling in Favor of Drug Companies
A California judge has ruled in favor of top drug manufacturers as local governments seek billions of dollars to cover their costs from the nation’s opioid epidemic. 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.
The Leaves of Autumn
The leaves are all changing. Autumn is in full reign.
Yellow leaves now decorate this tree before me,
But some remain green. Read More
Orlando Brown’s Recovery Story
Orlando Brown fans are rallying around him in support after learning he has recently overcome a battle with drug addiction. Read More
How to Tell Time
For some time now I’ve lost track of the days. The weeks pass by in a blur, like when you’re riding a train and you see the landscape out the window. Read More
From Immunity to Appeals: Will the Sacklers be brought to Justice?
It would be nice to believe that the law is fair and just, but unfortunately money can bend both fairness and justice… Read More
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
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