Substance Abuse

Was Nigella Lawson's Dramatic Weight Loss Due to Cocaine and Drug Abuse?

...  the Grillo sisters' thieving as long as they kept silent about Nigella's longtime drug addiction. “The defendants maintain that they were fully aware of [Lawson's] illicit drug use and she essentially would consent … Read more on Examiner.com New… Continue reading

POLITICS • MARK WALKER

...  • MARK WALKER He's the congressman who last month pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and subsequently announced he would take a leave of absence and seek help for substance abuse. Nunez will serve as director of strategic and… Continue reading

'Cocaine Congressman' Gets Second Chance

...  congressman' gets second chance That support took on ironic significance this past week when Radel became the first sitting congressman in 31 years, according to the Associated Press, to plead guilty to a misdemeanor drug-possession charge. FBI and Drug… Continue reading

Is Drug Addiction the Same as Being Mentally Addicted?

...  just like any drug, you will need more and more to sate that same fixation over time. It’s considered an addiction only when it starts to interfere with everyday life functioning. Know better? Leave your own answer in the… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Prevention Program in Jefferson

Substance abuse prevention program in Jefferson He explained that information on the importance of the parent or caregiver's role on substance abuse prevention will be discussed; as well as how to talk to children about drugs, signs of use and… Continue reading

Pelosi 'Sad' for Coke-Arrested Rep. Radel's Family, Blasts GOP for Supporting

...  'Sad' for Coke-Arrested Rep. Radel's Family, Blasts GOP for Supporting … Florida Congressman Trey Radel (R-HipHop) was charged with cocaine possession on Tuesday, and unlike Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, acknowledged his struggle with substance abuse, and said the… Continue reading