Canada Launches Free Market for Marijuana AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 23, 2013Medical marijuana isn’t going away any time soon. Twenty U.S. states have medical marijuana programs (and two of those have also legalized the drug for recreational use) and the system in Canada is about to be ramped up in terms of production and hopefully, quality. The Canadian government legalized medical use of the drug in…
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Reveals Painkiller Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 16, 2013The cast of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” is hardly comprised of role models. Mainly known for name-calling, fighting and drunken antics, the show is car-crash reality TV. It’s the sort of show people watch with their jaws hanging open in shock at the notion that people like that actually exist. The news that Mike Sorrentino—better known…
Feds Seize Underground Drug Market Silk Road AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 4, 2013The seizure of the Silk Road, a heavily barricaded and highly trafficked website hawking drugs and hit men alike, and the arrest of its mastermind, the formerly elusive Dread Pirate Roberts, will perhaps slow down the online illegal drug trade, but no one involved in the ongoing war against drugs has any illusions that long-term…
Obama Administration Won’t Block State Marijuana Laws AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 2, 2013The Obama administration has given a tentative green light to marijuana legalization in states, weighing in on the growing issue related to the legalization of the drug in Colorado and Washington. Since 20 states (and the District of Colombia) have passed laws allowing for the medical use of the drug, the issue is a symptom…
Zac Efron Went to Rehab? Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Addictions AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 27, 2013The celebrity drug addiction story is one we’ve all heard numerous times. From the Keith Richards to the Lindsay Lohans and the Charlie Sheens, we expect excess from some of our celebrities. Others, however, cultivate such as wholesome image or play seemingly innocent characters in movies or TV shows that we’d never expect them to…
Here’s Hoping Lamar Odom’s Story Becomes One of Inspiration AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 28, 2013NBA star and husband of Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom is reportedly struggling with a drug addiction that is putting his marriage in jeopardy and threatening to put an end to his career. His drug of choice is said to be crack cocaine, and the last two years have seen him spiraling deeper into his addiction.…
U.S. Moves to Scale Back Mandatory Drug Sentences Addiction, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 27, 2013In a speech before the American Bar Association on Aug. 12, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder revealed a plan for reform of the federal court system that could dramatically affect the way that drug crimes are prosecuted. Looking to rein in mandatory sentencing guidelines, which have frequently forced judges to impose steep prison terms on…
‘Breaking Bad’: When Pop Culture Takes on the Drug Trade AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 14, 2013Since its debut in 2008, the critically acclaimed television show “Breaking Bad” has enjoyed great success and a devoted following. It’s a classic Dr. Jekyll turns Mr. Hyde story that features deadly methamphetamine, the black market and one man landing himself in the middle of it all. But what message does “Breaking Bad” send to…
Parents Who Support Marijuana Legalization Want Strict Rules for Kids, Survey Finds AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 20, 2013With the wave of public approval for the legalization of marijuana sweeping the country, a new study shows that even parents who were once pot smokers want tough restrictions in place to protect their kids from the dangers of the drug. Two key restrictions most parents favor are: Make 21 the legal age for using…
Narconon Stockpiles Addicts, Erroneously Claims 70 Percent Success Rate AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 19, 2013Narconon has reportedly completed renovations to its “Freedom Center” in Michigan, allowing it to now house up to 100 recovering drug users. The news would be excellent if we were talking about any other organization, as more treatment options are always a good thing in the world of drug and alcohol addiction, but sadly the…
