Through the Scary Chapter 6 – Angela’s Story
Normally I interview and write Through the Scary. But I believe Angela, a friend of mine, can speak for herself, and for many parents. In Angela’s words: My day began […]
Through the Scary Chapter 5 – Denise’s Story – by Laura Newman
Imagine watching your 12 year old daughter receive a chemo drip into her little arm. That sadness might make you lose hold of your sobriety. Imagine landing your dream job […]
Once Should Do It by Kevin Quint
How many tries should it take a person with a chemical (i.e. alcohol and/or other drugs) addiction problem to get better? Most people would say, “Once should do it.” That’s because […]
Through the Scary Chapter 4 – Paige’s Story – by Laura Newman
When Paige was 14 her mother died. But first came the sickness years where the attention focused on her mother, and the daughter felt lost. It really wasn’t anyone’s fault. […]
Through the Scary Chapter 3 by Laura Newman
When Austin boarded the plane to Bangkok, his life was so far from normal that the idea of going to a Buddhist rehab monastery in Thailand just seemed like one […]
Through the Scary Chapter 2 by Laura Newman
In a desperation move we gave our son a $20 bill and a one way ticket to Bangkok. It seems like the last thing you would do with an addict. […]
Through the Scary by Laura Newman
I wish I knew the rules, the ABC’s, the path. I wish I didn’t have memories of driving around Reno on dark nights and dark days hoping I would find […]
Talk to Me Now
Americans and Nevadans are discussing, debating, and struggling with many issues such as the national debt, health care reform, the upcoming presidential election, and more. One of the topics on that list is “what to do about marijuana” At this very moment if you read any number of articles, blogs, op ed, and more you’ll find convincing arguments for and against legalizing marijuana for recreational use, for and against marijuana as medicine, and for or against marijuana as a substance that the American citizen should be able to choose to use or not to use.
Let’s Not Legalize Another Addictive Drug
There is a growing number of people that seem to think that legalizing marijuana for recreational use is a great idea. In fact, it seems to be an idea that many are so ready for that they can’t see the forest for the trees. Or should I say they can’t see really big problem with marijuana for the pro-legalization rhetoric.
The Worst Drug
what is the worst drug? In reality, all drugs of abuse hold their own specific dangers. That includes heroin, LSD, cocaine, prescription drugs, alcohol, marijuana, and more. But as a culture, we tend to want to focus on one at a time. We then demonize that drug and then we forget about everything else.