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A Family's Struggle: The Complex Life of Nick Reiner

December 16, 2025

Nick Reiner, the son of famous director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer, has had a tough journey. He's been fighting with drug problems since he was a teenager. His parents tried everything to help him, but it was really hard. They gave him space, brought him close, but his struggles were too deep. It

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Behind the Fame: Stars Who Faced Real Struggles

October 25, 2025

Many celebrities seem to have perfect lives, but the truth is often much different. Behind the glamour, many have faced serious hardships. Oprah Winfrey, for example, grew up in poverty and suffered abuse. She was beaten by her grandmother and faced sexual abuse as a child. Despite these struggles,

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The Silent Struggle: How Past Hurts Shape Health in Drug Users

May 26, 2025

In the world of drug use, there's a hidden battle that often goes unnoticed. This fight isn't about the drugs themselves, but about the lasting effects of tough times in childhood. These tough times are called adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs for short. They can leave deep marks on a person's

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Women's Journey to Empowerment Through Care

February 7, 2025

Imagine an innovative way to break down barriers for women seeking help for health, mental health and substance use. The WE-CARE app can do the trick. It is a mobile app designed to reach out to women aged 18-44 and assist them in getting screened and diagnosed for addictions health issues, and get

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Pete Davidson's Fresh Start: Standing Tall with Support

January 12, 2025

2025 has brought a new beginning for Pete Davidson, the comedian known for his role on Saturday Night Live. He's been through tough times with mental health and substance abuse issues, but he's not alone in his journey. Recently, Davidson thanked celebrities like John Mulaney and Lorne Michaels for

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Exploring ACEs and Substance Use in Greenland: A Closer Look

January 3, 2025

In the frozen lands of Greenland, a study dug into the lives of adults seeking help for substance use disorder (SUD). This research, spanning from June 2020 to December 2022, involved 1037 individuals. The core question? How do adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) tie into the substances people choo

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Tragedy Hits One Direction: Charges Filed in Liam Payne's Death

December 30, 2024

Liam Payne, the former member of global sensation One Direction, lost his life in a tragic incident in Buenos Aires last October. The British singer, aged 31, fell from his hotel balcony in what investigators believe was an accident influenced by his struggle with substance abuse. Argentine prosecu

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Violence and Crack Use: How Gender Plays a Role in Brazil

December 27, 2024

Violence, both at home and in public, is a real issue among those who rely on crack cocaine in Brazil. Researchers wanted to understand howusers of crack deal with domestic violence, how often they face public violence, and how being male or female affects these situations. They focused on whether t

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Drug Use in Lockdown: Lagos Stories

December 18, 2024

Imagine having to deal with drug addiction during a global pandemic. That's what people in Lagos, Nigeria, faced during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study dived into their experiences, focusing on how their drug use changed. It's a glimpse into a tough situation that's not often talked about. The lo

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Medicaid's Battle Against Drug Overdoses

December 6, 2024

With Medicaid expanding access to addiction treatments, it's crucial to track overdose deaths among beneficiaries. However, surprising as it may seem, no solid data exists yet to keep an eye on this life-threatening issue. Let's dig into why this matters and what might be done about it. First, it's