For Monica Vera-Schubert, getting insurance to cover addiction treatment was a long road. She went through the process for her son, Bobby. They finally prevailed, and Bobby got sober. And Vera-Schubert, a single mom, was immensely grateful. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) MONICA VERA-SCHUBERT: Because my son is alive. I...

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Drug addiction is a serious issue affecting millions of people worldwide, and women are not immune to this epidemic. Despite the widespread recognition of the problem, many women go to great lengths to hide their addiction. The stigma surrounding female drug addiction — combined with societal pressures and personal responsibilities — often forces women to conceal their struggles. This article will explore various ways women attempt to hide their drug addiction, the reasons behind these efforts, and the potential consequences of such secrecy.

How women attempt to hide their drug addiction

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"Randy had a carefree suburban childhood. ... He played sports, had lots of friends and had a stable home life. I believed my boy was safe."

My Son Died Of A Fentanyl Overdose. Here's What No One Is Telling You About This Crisis.

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An anonymous patient has taken to Reddit to share their concerns after sleeping with a therapist. The person asked the internet for advice since the situation happened

'I slept with my therapist after getting feelings – I'm terrified of the consequences'

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In 2006, I started taking Xanax and continued, more rather than less, for the next 17 years. The drug was first prescribed to me after I experienced a panic attack. I had thought that I was dying. My children were two and six years old. We were at home—my husband had gone for the day and the babysitter was late. I started sweating and had this urge to run, to get outside. I didn’t know what was wrong, but my heart felt weird and I didn’t want to die in front of my kids. So I stuffed them in a stroller and went down to the street—West 106th in Manhattan—hoping to intercept the sitter. There she was in the lobby. She took the children. I didn’t explain. On the street, the noises were loud, the light galactic. I think it was summer. I was walking but had no idea where I was going. Fear crawled over me like ants.

Quitting Xanax: One Writer's Story

Near Death Experiences (NDEs) have fascinated people for centuries, sparking curiosity and debate. These events often occur when someone is close to death or has been declared clinically dead but then revived. What exactly happens during an NDE? Many report seeing bright lights, feeling a sense of peace, or even encountering deceased loved ones. Some describe out-of-body experiences where they observe their surroundings from above. Are these experiences real or just tricks of the brain? Scientists and researchers have different theories, ranging from neurological explanations to spiritual interpretations. Why do NDEs matter? They challenge our understanding of life, death, and what might lie beyond. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, the phenomenon of NDEs offers a glimpse into the mysteries of human consciousness.

30 Facts About Near Death Experiences

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

When Lori-Ann De Chavitano and her wife first got engaged, having children was part of the plan, even if it wasn’t going to be easy. As a same-sex couple, the De Chavitanos knew the process of having a child would be lengthy and costly, but ultimately well worth it, they decided. So they started waiting and saving and living as DINKs (dual income, no kids). But then they began to notice a shift.

More American Adults Are Deciding Not to Have Children—Here's Why

When it comes to booze, the recommended limits for alcohol consumption in 2024 are pretty much the same as 2004. However, there has been a significant shift in the messaging and interpretation of these guidelines with an increased emphasis on risks. Even though there was nothing shouted down from the...

How much booze is too much? New data, new advice.

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Celebrities may seem like larger-than-life figures impervious to normal problems, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Life is […]

Celebrity Suicides: Why (and How) These Remarkable People Took Their Lives

Having experiences that feel as if one is interacting with a deceased person are common. These experiences tend to be positive and may even be experienced as therapeutic. Research finds that after-death communication experiences can occur outside of grief. Co-authored with Imants Barušs, Ph.D. After-death communications (ADCs) refer to...

What We Know About After-Death Communication Experiences

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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MOUND BAYOU, Miss. — In the center of this historically Black city, once deemed “the jewel of the Delta” by President Theodore Roosevelt, dreams to revitalize an abandoned hospital building have all but dried up. An art deco sign still marks the main entrance, but the front...

Black hospitals vanished in the U.S. decades ago. Some communities have paid a price

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If we looked 60 years into the past, there are a lot of things that were accepted as “normal” that today most people find abhorrent. For example, people used to smoke cigarettes everywhere. They’d light up in hospitals, schools and even churches.People also used to litter like crazy. It’s socially unacceptable now, but if you lived in the ’70s and finished your meal at McDonald’s, you’d chuck your empty styrofoam container (remember those?) and soda cup right out of the window of your car and onto the street.

People are sharing the weirdest things we accept as 'normal’ and it has people questioning reality

Display an unsettling cruelty that is unprovoked and sadistic. In numerous studies, people with a higher level of psychopathic traits display a reduced aversiveness to negative or fear-based images and stimuli. According to other research, they also show more activation in parts of the brain related to empathy for themselves when imagining themselves experiencing pain and show little activation in parts of the brain indicating empathy for others when envisioning other people enduring painful scenarios. Psychopathic people also display activation in parts of the brain related to reward when envisioning other people in pain, and psychologists suggest this may be an indication that they gain sadistic pleasure from inflicting pain on others. This can play out in different ways during the relationship. Sometimes a psychopathic partner can issue cruel, degrading insults that have nothing to do with the true nature of the person they’re in a relationship with. For example, they may tell their supermodel wife that she is gaining weight to instill insecurity and ensure she doesn’t look elsewhere for a better partner or tell their successful lawyer husband that they’re a “loser” to incentivize him to bring in more profits to leech off of. This acts as a way to maintain power and control over their partner while also belittling their partners for their own enjoyment.

4 Things Psychopaths Do In Romantic Relationships (That Empathic People Never Do)

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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How are colleges confronting overdose risks?

Drug overdose is the top killer of young adults — and is a problem on college campuses, too, though it often goes unreported. One mother wants...

How are colleges confronting overdose risks?

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