A new study of lab rats who were given cocaine is shedding new light on the cognition of addiction. Identifying populations vulnerable to substance use disorder is an increasing focus for prevention strategies, yet scientists have long struggled to understand why certain people develop disorders while others do not. The focus of this latest round … Read more
Rosie O’Donnell is speaking out after her oldest daughter’s third arrest in three months. Chelsea O’Donnell, 27, was taken into custody in Wisconsin’s Marinette County on Nov. 18 on two felony counts of possession of methamphetamine, a felony count of possession of narcotic drugs and two felony counts of bail jumping, according to People magazine. … Read more
When Creed last headlined New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2000, the rockers were on a major roll after releasing their 1999 blockbuster “Human Clay.” But playing the big daddy of all arenas, frontman Scott Stapp was in a different kind of fatherly feels. “I brought my son Jagger out, and I’ll never forget bringing … Read more
DEAR ABBY: How do I handle an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a town with casinos. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I am traveling, she asks to use my house, etc. A year ago, she … Read more
Another day, another study linking Ozempic to major health benefits. Published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, the study found that patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who were given a GLP-1 drug were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues. In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for … Read more
Olivia Munn has played a huge role in John Mulaney’s sobriety journey. Mulaney, 42, was named GQ’s 2024 Man of the Year on Tuesday, and the couple spoke to the publication about how far the comedian has come since he went to rehab for two months for substance abuse issues in December 2020. They revealed that … Read more
Even if you you’re not diabetic or obese, can Ozempic be right for you? Ever since the weekly injectable was approved in 2017 to treat diabetes in adults, researchers have been testing its superpowers on other chronic diseases, such as colorectal cancer, osteoarthritis, drug and alcohol addiction, brain disorders and more. “I’m using [Ozempic] off-label … Read more
Al Roker has opened up about his past struggles with food, saying he will not be judging people who turn to Ozempic to shed a few pounds. The former “Today” show weatherman, 70, has been open about his own weight loss journey, undergoing gastric bypass surgery in 2002 in a desperate bid to lose 100 pounds. … Read more
Mike Wolfe is shedding light on the life of his late friend Frank Fritz. The two co-hosted “American Pickers” since 2010 and Wolfe, 60, took a moment to reflect on their decades-long friendship and Fritz’s private battle with opioid addiction. “Here’s the deal,” Wolfe told People on Monday. “I don’t have the right to tell his … Read more
Halloween is always a Situation. Every October, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino gets an influx of photos of “Jersey Shore” fans dressed up as him — complete with a neck brace and sunglasses — so this year he decided to entertain them — by going as himself. The now-infamous scene that inspired the costumes — of … Read more
Bela Lugosi, who made his mark as Dracula in Hollywood, insisted to reporters he battled a crippling addiction to drugs for over two decades — but one author claimed he “deliberately exaggerated” his story for a heartbreaking reason. “What he said was that he had been dependent on drugs for 20 years, in some cases … Read more
The Ravens fan who was captured on video pummeling two Commanders fans on Oct. 13 has been denied bail. John Callis, 24, turned himself into Baltimore police earlier this week on charges of first-degree aggravated assault and second-degree assault. Callis’ defense attorney, Brian Thompson, lobbied for Callis to be released into an outpatient rehab program … Read more
A poignant new ad spotlighting the tragic impact of phone addiction among teens is leaving parents in tears — as experts say society is at a “turning point” in the epidemic. The ad for Siroko, a Spanish sportswear brand, spotlights the sad reality for many families, where fights over phone use are now said to … Read more
College football fans know ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler for her sunny personality, incisive interviews and exuberant dancing during games — what she calls her “sideline shimmy.” But the 39-year-old Birmingham resident has a painful history that she kept hidden for nearly two decades: When Sisler was in college, both her parents died of drug … Read more
Kris Kristofferson lived much longer than he expected. The country music star died Saturday at age 88. Over 25 years earlier, Kristofferson revealed in an interview with People magazine that he thought he’d die by age 30 due to his alcoholism. “I never could have imagined this,” he said in 1998 after getting sober. “I … Read more
Eric Roberts knows he could’ve been a better father to daughter Emma Roberts. The 68-year-old actor opened up about his complicated relationship with Emma, 33, in his newly-released memoir, “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far.” “I loved my little daughter with the strength of Hercules, despite my own weaknesses,” he wrote, … Read more
Band drama goes back to the early days of rock ’n’ roll. I mean, there’s a reason that The Beatles broke up. Not to mention the Police, Talking Heads and Guns n’ Roses (sorry, Axl, it’s not GNR without Slash). And who could forget the troubled water that couldn’t be bridged by Simon & Garfunkel? … Read more
Jane’s Addiction has impeccable timing. The rock band released a new song just days after announcing they decided “to take some time away as a group” after bandmates Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro got into a fight on stage. The single, called “True Love,” came out on Tuesday. The band promoted the song on social media, … Read more
A woman who spent years “addicted to cocaine” and would drink up to 30 bottles of booze a night has turned her life around – and says she is proof anyone can get clean. Charlene Chandler, now 36, snorted three-and-a-half grams of the Schedule II drug daily for 22 years – as well as smoking … Read more
Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell is addressing the onstage brawl with bandmate Dave Navarro, resulting in the abrupt cancellation of their tour. The incident went down on Friday during their Boston show, with a heated Farrell, 65, getting in Navarro’s face, throwing punches, and needing to be restrained by several crew members and bassist Eric … Read more