Anthony Bourdain was an American chef, celebrity, author and travel enthusiast who worked as the executive chef at the Brasserie Les Halle’s restaurant in Manhattan, New York. He also penned the best-selling novel, “Kitchen Confidential: Adventure in the Culinary Underbelly” in 2000. His cooking and travel show “A ... Read More
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How to Help a Loved One with a Gambling Addiction
Gambling addiction is a very real problem that affects roughly 10 million Americans, and figuring out how to stop someone gambling isn't easy. Defined as compulsive behavior related to the rush that comes with betting money and winning, whether on sporting events or card games, gambling addiction can happen to anyone ... Read More
Drug Profile: Medical Marijuana
More than 37 million people report using marijuana in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making it the most commonly used illegal drug in the US (and the world). As even more perspective— roughly half of the American population (51%) has used marijuana at least once in their ... Read More
Drinking Responsibly: Can an Alcoholic Ever Control Their Drinking?
Have you or someone you know tried to stop drinking or attempted to cut down on drinking alcohol but failed to do so? Do you look forward to your next drink? Has drinking ever interfered with your job, school or family responsibilities? If you abstain from drinking for more than 48 hours, do you start ... Read More
How Drugs and Alcohol Can Increase Your Risks of Cancer
Can drinking alcohol cause cancer? Does smoking marijuana increase your risk of developing cancer? There’s a well-established link between cancer and drug addiction. Though most people recognize the psychological and physical damage these substances can create, many don't think of the risk of cancer as a result of ... Read More
How the Latest Innovation in Brain Science Can Help Patients with Opiate, Benzo and Stimulant Addictions: Expert Opinion
Neurostimulation, a technique that involves direct electrical, magnetic and/or other vibrational stimulation to the brain, has been effectively treating mental illnesses like depression for decades in Europe, Australia and other parts of the world. In the United States, however, the treatment is not yet considered ... Read More
Drug Profile: Kratom
In comparison to other drugs, like cocaine and heroin, kratom is relatively unknown in the United States and, accordingly, is not yet considered a controlled substance and has no official schedule determination. Statistics indicate that only around 1.7 million Americans partook in kratom in 2021 – just 0.5% of the U.S. ... Read More
Cities of Newport, Bangor, and Stetson Hit Hard in Maine’s Drug Epidemic
At the end of last year, Maine’s departing governor Paul LePage made headlines by blaming the state’s drug trafficking problem on minorities. As the Portland Press Herald reported, LePage stated that “these are guys with the name D-Money, Smoothie, Shifty–these types of guys–they come from Connecticut and New York, ... Read More
