Valentine’s Day 2021. Aaron and Logan Rockwell were watching television when the Valentine’s Day 2021. Aaron and Logan Rockwell were watching television when the phone rang. Logan’s best friend was calling, something that never happened. They knew immediately something was wrong. Hours later, they found their 19-year-old son Logan dead in his university dorm room....
Dawn on the South Coast. A father and his three-year-old collect eggs from the chicken coop, breath visible in the crisp air. Three years ago, Sam would’ve been nursing a hangover. Now, he’s embracing sober living in ways he didn’t know were possible. “Alcohol is what I did every single weekend from 15 years old,”...
A compelling new documentary film is showcasing the transformative power of nature-based recovery programmes for people overcoming substance dependence and mental health challenges across Scotland. The short film, Green Threads: Weaving Stories of Nature and Recovery, features participants from various nature-based activities throughout Scotland who share their journeys of healing, friendship and renewed purpose. The...
As jurisdictions worldwide continue to legalise cannabis for both “medicinal” and recreational use, a disturbing pattern has emerged on our roads. Recent data from Ohio revealing that over 40% of drivers killed in car crashes tested positive for THC represents just the latest confirmation of what extensive research has been warning us about for years:...
Dr. Scott Teitelbaum remembers the words clearly. A member of Connecticut’s state medical board told him directly: it didn’t matter how good of a pediatrician he was. They weren’t going to wait until a child got hurt to revoke his license. The year was 1996, and Teitelbaum’s world collapsed. His medical license was gone. Soon,...
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has opened up about his decision to stop smoking cannabis in his latest book, Poems & Prayers, which was released on Tuesday, 16 September. The 55-year-old’s candid exploration of substance use and personal transformation offers insight into his evolving relationship with cannabis over the decades. The Turning Point In a revealing...
Andrew Addie, a 38-year-old advocate living in Bondi Beach, has shared his path to an alcohol-free life spanning nearly six years, highlighting the critical role of supportive healthcare and the urgent need for improved services across Australia. Growing up in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Andrew began drinking at just 12 or 13 years old, stealing...
Jordan McKibban spent his final day doing what he loved: working at an organic food distributor, surrounded by the health-conscious products he believed in. When he arrived home that Tuesday in April 2022, the 37-year-old mixed a tablespoon of powdered kratom supplement into his lemonade, never suspecting it would be his last drink. Within hours,...
Shocking new figures reveal the extent of child drug exploitation across London, as Metropolitan Police arrest an average of 14 under-18s weekly for drug dealing offences linked to county lines operations. Furthermore, the alarming statistics expose how organised crime networks systematically target vulnerable children. Consequently, authorities detain youngsters as young as 13 for supplying illegal...
Indonesian courts have become the setting for a series of high-stakes Bali drug smuggling cases. Furthermore, these cases highlight the devastating consequences awaiting those who attempt to traffic narcotics through the popular tourist destination. Meanwhile, recent arrests demonstrate how quickly holiday dreams can transform into life-threatening legal nightmares. Unfortunately, foreign nationals often underestimate Indonesia’s zero-tolerance...