Every year on September 10th, the world observes a very sensitive and difficult topic: suicide. As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), evidence shows that every 40 seconds someone decides to take their life. Read More
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
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
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
As we acknowledge the month of pride and celebrate this continued movement, one of the things that we can never forget is the struggles that many people apart of the LGBTQ+ community face. Read More
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
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
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 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
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
Justin Bieber has joined the ranks of child stars who have opened up about the struggles of growing up a child star. While he’s opened up in the past, this time feels more serious, as he’s delved deeper into issues of addiction and depression. Read More
Demi Lovato’s first performance in about a year and half since she was hospitalized offers a different vision of hope, one that strips away empty platitudes and embraces harsh realities. Read More
