Author: Justin Mckibben As if we didn’t already have enough problems presented to us by the opiate epidemic, it seems that drug dealers have gone a step further and doctored…
Author: Justin Mckibben Alcoholism is a very real, very serious and sometimes fatal disease that claims victims without prejudice. Families are torn to pieces, careers topple over on top of…
By Cheryl Steinberg Jon Hamm, currently best known for his role as alcoholic ad man Don Draper on Mad Men, has just completed a 30-day stint in rehab for alcohol…
By Cheryl Steinberg There’s a rarely-noticed and even more rarely-discussed trend happening among U.S. doctors – and it’s not something that should be swept under the rug. American doctors are…
Author: Justin Mckibben Depression, social media and suicide. These words have a relationship that might not seem obvious all at once, but one that’s been getting some attention recently. However…
Author: Justin Mckibben Being someone born and raised in the Buckeye State, and a recovering addict/alcoholic from Columbus, Ohio, I am always happy to see change going on back home, and…
Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means that it is an illicit drug; however, it has some medical uses. Cocaine is used as a local anesthetic and…
Drug addiction is defined as a desire for more of a drug despite negative consequences of using that drug or drugs. One major negative consequence of using drugs is…
Author: Justin Mckibben Binging, purging, starving and obsessing. Eating disorders are a harsh and heartrending reality in our world today, and far too many young people, especially young women around…
Author: Justin Mckibben The war rages on against the opiate overdose epidemic in America, with families pushing for new action and ways to raise awareness, and officials pushing for easier…
Author: Justin Mckibben Following the collapse of the infamous Silk Road Empire, the Internet was left with a few other Dark Web sites designed for illegal trade and illicit goods,…
By Cheryl Steinberg If you have anxiety disorder and have ever experienced a panic attack, then you know that those things are no joke. People who have had a…