Posts Tagged ‘opioid addiction’
Timbaland details what life was like during his opioid addiction
Timbaland felt like a “superhero” when he was addicted to prescription drugs. The 47-year-old producer grew reliant on opioids after he was prescribed them following a dental procedure, and though he doesn’t want to “glorify” his habit, he admitted the pills made him feel “amazing” and more confident. Speaking on “Tamron Hall” he said: “It takes…
Read MoreDetroit Recovery Project CEO advocates for Black men’s health, drug-free living
Detroit native Andre L. Johnson is president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Recovery Project, a multi-service nonprofit that provides a wide spectrum of support services to the city’s recovery community. Such services include GED preparation; 12-step support groups; housing assistance; job readiness and employment assistance; and HIV prevention, testing and counseling services. Since its…
Read MoreFonzworth Bentley urges Black men to address emotional, physical, mental health
Atlanta native Derek Watkins, aka Fonzworth Bentley, is a musician, fashion icon, author, influencer and host. After graduating from Morehouse College, he worked at the Ralph Lauren store in Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta’s chic Buckhead area and was later transferred to the Ralph Lauren store in New York City. From there, he became famous as the…
Read MoreRev. Charles Adams: Addressing issues is key to peace of mind and well-being
The Rev. Charles Christian Adams served as the presiding pastor at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church for 11 years before becoming a co-pastor of the congregation alongside his father, Dr. Charles G. Adams. In addition to his preaching and teaching ministry, Adams has traveled the world, ministering in Geneva, Switzerland, for the World Council of Churches;…
Read MoreRobert Shakhan: Fight opioid addiction or brace for the worst
Father and community advocate Robert Shakhan is a recovery coach for the Detroit Recovery Project Inc. His passion is bringing healing to people who have experienced trauma or severe life stressors due to drug addiction. As a certified drug and alcohol counselor, Shakhan is trained in treatment, recovery support and relapse prevention. He will be one…
Read MoreTexas pastor Brandon Holt tackles opioid addiction head-on
Pastor Brandon Holt, known as “The People’s Preacher”, has a heart for people, especially those who are suffering in silence. At age 17, the bi-racial teen who never felt he fit in and suffered with “identity confusion” was invited to preach at the National Youth Conference in Atlanta. Holt recalls, “There had to have been almost a…
Read MoreHeroin epidemic is brutal punishment for White privilege and implicit bias
In the 1980s and 90s, Blacks were criminalized for their drug use during the so-called War on Drugs. Black families’ health and safety were the collateral damage of what was deemed an inner city problem, a wave of issues that started as early as the 1960s. Our fathers, brothers and nephews were imprisoned. The only…
Read MoreSee why NFL players love getting high before kickoff
Laws, policies, and attitudes around marijuana all seem to be changing. President Obama has even reportedly said he believes marijuana to be no more dangerous than alcohol. In June 2015 the House of Representatives voted to slash the Drug Enforcement Agency’s budget, halving the allocation for cannabis eradication. Truth be told, the agency’s dwindling budget…
Read MorePrince allegedly died of opioid overdose as an American problem comes to light
Another great musician has allegedly died due to a drug overdose. According to information provided by law enforcement officials to AP, Prince died of an opioid overdose. The law enforcement official, who has investigated Prince’s death, would not reveal his name because he was unauthorized to speak to the media. Prince was found dead on…
Read More5 things you need to know about opioids that could save your life
Opioids are a popular class of drugs used to relieve pain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the drugs reduce pain signals that reach the brain and can sometimes create a euphoric feeling within the user. Some drugs that fit into the opioid category include heroine and prescribed pills such as morphine, oxycodone,…
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