No Longer Hiding
This all became very clear to me a few months ago when I had to reach out for help to treat a condition that brings me great shame. For years, I … But I kept doing it, up until almost two years ago, just before my dad's death, when my depression … Read more on Huffington Post

War on Drugs is a Painful Failure
Or how about the increasing list of foods that are disappearing from schools, including potato chips and brownies in favor of such delights as gluten-free lemon bars. Then there's the aforementioned war … Treatment isn't just the right moral policy … Read more on Yes! Weekly

Politician takes on heroin
Nygren emphasized that anyone can develop a drug or alcohol problem. "There are no barriers with drug addiction and alcoholism," he said. … The main thrust of Nygren's effort is to shift the emphasis from a law enforcement and incarceration approach … Read more on The Oshkosh Northwestern

Maine lawmaker arrested on indecent conduct charge
WEST GARDINER, Maine (AP) — A Maine state lawmaker who's facing criminal charges after being caught having a sexual encounter in a van in a park-and-ride lot says he's seeking treatment. Democratic state Rep. Brian Jones of Freedom was caught by a … Read more on Albany Times Union