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A Family's Struggle: Behind the Scenes of the Reiner Tragedy

December 26, 2025

The Reiner family's story is a complex mix of fame, struggles, and tragedy. Over the years, police visited their home multiple times, hinting at underlying issues. In 2013, 2014, 2017, and twice in 2019, law enforcement responded to various calls. These ranged from welfare checks to more serious inc

science

How Drug Clues Trigger Cravings and What a Brain Chemical Can Do

November 12, 2025

Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c

crime

A Dark Sunday in Lexington: Church Shooting Leaves Community in Shock

July 15, 2025

A peaceful Sunday turned tragic in Lexington, Kentucky, when a man opened fire at a local church. The incident began earlier that morning when the suspect, Guy House, shot a state trooper during a traffic stop. House then fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and headed to Richmond Road Baptist Churc

science

Unlocking the Brain: How We Turn Into Addicts

February 5, 2025

First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso

politics

Caroline Kennedy's Warning: RFK Jr. Unfit for Health Secretary

January 29, 2025

Caroline Kennedy didn’t mince words in her letter to senators. Her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is not the right choice for health secretary, she said. She called him a "dangerous influence" with a history of spreading misinformation about vaccines. Kennedy detailed her cousin's past drug addicti

health

Revamping Drug Treatment: A New Approach in the Philippines

November 15, 2024

In the Philippines, the need for better drug addiction treatment and rehabilitation services has been growing. To address this, the Department of Health (DOH) has introduced a new residential treatment model called INTREPRET. This model has been integrated into 21 existing DOH-owned Treatment and Re

health

The Fentanyl Epidemic: A Call to Action for a Comprehensive Response

September 19, 2024

As a law enforcement officer with over three decades of experience, I've witnessed a dramatic shift in the drug market. What was once a threat from traditional drugs is now a deadly menace from synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The stakes are higher than ever before, and our response must evolve to m

politics

Will California's Proposition 36 Unwind Progress or Take a Step Backwards?

September 16, 2024

California is on the cusp of making a decision that will have far-reaching consequences for its criminal justice system. Proposition 36 on the November ballot proposes to unwind Proposition 47, which made some drug and theft crimes misdemeanors instead of felonies ten years ago. But before making an

entertainment

The High Club: 10 Celebrities Who Got Honest About Their Love for Weed

September 15, 2024

The world of weed is no longer a secret. With the legalization movement gaining momentum and CBD products popping up left and right, it's no surprise that people are opening up about their love for pot. Celebrities are no exception, with many sharing their own experiences and confessions about the h

opinion

Homelessness in Midtown West: A Closer Look

September 6, 2024

Have you ever walked through Midtown West in New York City and noticed the growing number of people living on the streets? It's not just about having no place to call home; many are struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues. Councilman Erik Bottcher calls it a 'humanitarian crisis.' Bu