There’s been a lot of debate regarding marijuana over the last few years: legalization, medical applications, recreational use, and economic benefits, primarily. While it’s hard to deny there are advantages to the legalization of marijuana, it is irresponsible to imply that it is in anyway a perfect drug, or that...
Meth in the “Full House:” Jodie Sweetin Meth Addiction (Stephanie Tanner)
Forgive the cheeky title pun- don’t worry, they’re getting rid of me soon. (That was a joke big guys!) Jodie Sweetin by GabboT licensed under CC by 2.0 Sweet, spunky Stephanie Tanner who we all know and love from “Full House” stumbled on hard times and was abusing addictive substances...
Bam Margera Talks Alcohol Abuse After Death of Ryan Dunn
I know I’m not the only one who’s heart was breaking for Bam Margera. The normally upbeat and goofy former skater and star of the “Jackass” and “Viva La Bam” prank series has been reclusive for the past few years, especially following the tragic death of his best friend and...
Good Boy? Dog Brings Unsuspecting Family a Giant Bag of Marijuana, Was He in Danger?
You haven’t seen it all until your furry friends bring you gargantuan bags of illicit substances, but maybe the homeowners in Mississippi have. After returning home from an afternoon of doggie play, Fido brought home what no one’s allowed to chew (forgive me): a pound of marijuana. Initially thinking the...
Lamar Odom Caught in Bars Hours Before Attending Easter Church Service Only 5 Months After Overdose Scare
“Lamar Odom at 2012 Tribeca Film Festival” by David Shankbone. Licensed under CC by 3.0. Oh, Lamar. My heart aches for you and your family. I wish your struggle to overcome substance abuse wasn’t playing out so publicly, but in a way I suppose it is helping to show people...
What’s the Difference? Beer, Wine, and Spirits
Drinking: the great American pastime. Despite the fact that we all know the dangers involved with alcohol consumption, as of 2014 64 percent of adults in the U.S. (meaning 18 or older, thus including adult, under-aged drinkers) stated they had “occasion to use alcoholic beverages). The drinking rate among people...
Footloose! Flight Attendant Ditches Heels to Avoid Drug Bust
Ladies, we all know we suffer for our beauty, especially when it comes to wearing high heels. It’s not uncommon after a long night out to see a few women clutching their pumps in one hand while trying to carefully navigate the streets to avoid stepping on anything sharp or...
Busted! Smugglers Caught Using Cali-Mexico Tunnel
Remember El Chapo, the infamous Mexican drug kingpin who broke out of prison and successfully avoided recapture for seven months, even making time to interview with Sean Penn? Remember the insider investigation that took us through the tunnel he used to escape, showing an intricate and well-planned operation which apparently...
What’s the Difference? MDMA, Ecstasy, and Molly
Street drugs have variety nicknames, usually in an attempt to bypass suspicion and legal consequences for the illegal drug trade for parties on both ends. There’s a few we all probably recognize: Molly Angel Dust Acid Blow X Ganja Ice Oxies Bars Knowing these names and attempting to be “in”...
Season Finale of “Long Island Medium” Shows Devastation Left Behind by Drug Overdose
“Theresa Caputo” by Lwp Kommunikacio. Licensed under CC by 2.0. For the last seven seasons, Theresa Caputo has brought the phenomenon of psychic mediums and communication with those “on the other side” into the homes of millions of people with her reality show “Long Island Medium.” With her giant, blonde...
