Wrestling with Addiction in the WWE Alcoholism and drug abuse have been a problem in the WWE for years. Much like other entertainers, wrestlers seek substances to replicate the high they get from performing. Despite the WWE’s lengthy Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, famous names such as Rick Rude, Bam Bam Bigelow, Eddie Guerrero
Fame, Friendship and Drug Addiction
Fame, Friendship and Drug Addiction Jason Mewes known for some of his roles in Clerks, Dogma, and half the duo of Jay and Silent Bob speaks out about his addiction to heroin and prescription drugs. Mewes grew up in a home with an addicted mother and pretty much stayed away from drugs and alcohol due
Ben Breedlove’s Message Helps Those with Addiction
Ben Breedlove’s Message Helps Those with Addiction Ben Breedlove died at the age of 18 from a heart condition, on December 25, 2011, after cheating death 3 other times due to his illness. He was not an addict but his story allows us to have a glimpse at spirituality in a pure form. He documented
Who’s Got Your Back?
Who’s Got Your Back? Addiction is a family disease and it affects the entire unit. The troubles of addiction do not discriminate by social class or status, young or old. Recently, such troubles hit the family of rocker Jon Bon Jovi. The singer’s 19-year-old daughter, Stephanie Bongiovi, overdosed recently. She was found unconscious and unresponsive
Music with a Message
The A Team by Ed Sheeran’s Songs can paint a picture in your head and make you think and feel things that can touch you deeply. Ed Sheeran’s song called “The A Team” is a sad song that brings awareness about addiction. “White lips, pale face Breathing in snowflakes Burnt lungs, sour taste Lights gone,
Why “Everything in Moderation” Is Still, Sometimes Too Much
You have likely heard the phrase, “everything in moderation” many times. Usually uttered while someone is indulging in sweets or a glass of wine, the phrase seems a handy rule to keep one from overindulging. But, it acts more like an excuse for a lot of people. Moderation can lead to addiction. And once someone
Recovery: Why it Is Important to Share Your Story
Recovery: Why it Is Important to Share Your Story There is much talk about stigma as it pertains to mental health issues; whether it is substance abuse or an eating disorder, our culture has long preferred to simply not talk about it. While some substantive efforts aim to break down the stigma, the fact remains
Moving Forward with Your New Year’s Resolution
Moving Forward with Your New Year’s Resolution It’s January 1st, and this year is it. After scarfing down your last piece of diabetes-encrusted cherry pie, you begin the trudge to the gym only to arrive and witness that everyone else had the same idea. There isn’t a single open workout machine, so you go home
Talk Therapy: The Medicine that Works Forever
Talk Therapy: The Medicine that Works Forever There have been great accomplishments in treating mental illness. Many focus on medical advances, like the greater variety of drugs that can be used to treat depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. But treatments like talk therapy have come a long way too, with a lot less press,
What is Hygge? The Key To A Sober Holiday
What is Hygge? The Key To A Sober Holiday Hygge—roughly pronounced “HUE-guh”—is a Danish word that has been adopted into the English language because no English word properly captures the concept. The closest equivalent is “coziness,” but hygge also implies self-pampering, companionship, soft light, good food, simplicity, and freedom from concern. It also implies an