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The addiction crisis is even worse than headlines can convey

The drug epidemic's reach goes far beyond the alarmingly high number of fatal overdoses.

Axios · May 31, 2024

Gambling Responsibly: Best Practices for Canadian Online Casino Players

Welcome to the world of online gambling! As a Canadian casino player, it's essential to approach this exciting pastime responsibly. In this article, we will explore the best practices for gambling responsibly at online casinos, ensuring a fun and ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 29, 2024

“I knew my pentatonic scales before I went to Berklee – and 90% of the time that’s what I’m called upon to play”: For the third time in his career, Chris Chaney has landed one of bassdom’s most coveted gigs – a slot in the re-energized AC/DC

Jazz-schooled bassist Chris Chaney has now secured three career-defining gigs – first with Alanis Morissette and Jane’s Addiction, and now with AC/DC

Guitar World · May 29, 2024

The Role of Psychedelic Therapy in Treating Chronic Addiction

The history of substance abuse traces back thousands of years! People have been using (or, misusing) substances for medicinal, religious, or recreational purposes all over the world.

inkl · May 27, 2024

20 Benefits of Group Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Group therapy is very effective in addiction treatment since it provides a supportive environment where you can share your experiences and learn from others.

inkl · May 27, 2024

Kush: The synthetic drug ravaging the youth of an African country

Sierra Leone this year declared a war on the cheap synthetic drug, calling it an epidemic and a national threat

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

Decriminalization failures show half measures are not enough to address drug use problems and the opioid crisis

Ottawa’s recent rejection of the City of Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of controlled drugs is the latest shoe to drop in the resurgence of conservative anti-drug sentiment sweeping the country, and backtracking on reforms achieved in other jurisdictions.

The Conversation · May 26, 2024

Opioids the Opera: painkiller’s ‘lurid tale of greed’ inspires new production

An ex-ENO artistic head and the co-director who staged War Horse working on a contemporary opera about drug addiction crisis

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2024

‘Gambling addiction on steroids’: fears of betting crisis at heart of US military

Service members are more likely than the general public to become problem gamblers, but screening – and help – is lacking

The Guardian - US · May 25, 2024

“I could walk out of here, go get a drink and within a week I could be dead. But I’m not interested in doing that”: how Trent Reznor pulled back from the abyss to make Nine Inch Nails’ Year Zero

In 2007, Nine Inch Nails released their fifth album, Year Zero – and Trent Reznor, the man behind it, had finally thrown off his demons

Metal Hammer · May 25, 2024