Can a Specific Gene Lead to Depression?
There are a number of possibilities for someone to become depressed. Some believe it is hereditary, some believe it was brought on by a traumatic...
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Willie Nelson Arrested for Pot Possession…Again
Willie Nelson, an American country singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor and activist, was arrested and charged with marijuana possession after six...
Holiday Tips for Dealing with the Family Alcoholic or Addict
Holidays are a joyous and memorable time, bringing families and friends together to celebrate. Of course, these holidays are also filled with food,...
Keith Richards' Memoir
Keith Richards, the Rolling Stones guitarist and songwriter, recently came out with his new memoir, Life, one of the most interesting revelations...
Old and Stoned
Imagine your grandmother or grandfather getting high...sounds crazy right? Well recently, accidental overdoses and pain-pill addiction in the...
FDA Warns on Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks
In October 2009, nine underage college students at Central Washington University were hospitalized after drinking Four Lokos, leading to a national...
The Mystery of Beer Goggles
So we’ve all heard of beer goggles, the phenomenon when alcohol makes someone who may not be attractive appear beautiful. I think I can assume that...
Washington State Enforces New Rules for Prescribing Painkillers
The New York Times is reporting that Washington State is apparently the first in the country to develop regulations to prevent doctors from...
Pro-Anorexia Pretzel Ad Under Fire
A recent poster spotted around New York City has been branded by the eating disorder association as the pro-anorexia pretzel. The slogan “You Can...
Addicted to Facebook
Facebook, a social networking site that was launched February 2004, has more than 500 million active users as of July 2010. The premise of Facebook...