Saying Goodbye to So Many Gifted People Who Left So Soon
... goodbye to so many gifted people who left so soon In the field of entertainment, we also lost Philip Seymour Hoffman, a brilliant actor who also died tragically of depression and addiction. Surely his untimely death also reminds us that we must do more to address mental illness, and to support those … Read more on The Keene Sentinel Vigil in Barrie for families left behind after drug, alcohol deaths But with celebrity deaths of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Williams, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, people are starting to talk about mental health, suicide and addictions, Ireland said. According to the Health Officer's Council of British … Read more on Simcoe.com Read ...
Curtis Trotter: Addiction: Why Can't They Just Stop?
... Trotter: Addiction: Why can't they just stop? The recent death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman shocked many throughout the country. Indeed it was a tragedy but not all that unique. The majority of those that die from this devastating disease are not celebrities at all. They are average men, women … Read more on Themountainpress Not-So-Quick Fix For proof that drug addiction is still largely misunderstood by the public, you need look no further than the recent fatal overdoses of actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Glee star Cory Monteith. Both were opioid dependent, and both were criticized in … Read more on LA Magazine Read ...
Jesse Ventura Interview: "I Simply Don't Believe in Religion; I Follow the …
... the … Most interviews last about 15 to 20 minutes, and Ventura – who is typically known for his opinionated rhetoric – gives the floor to his guests so that they may convey their message without interruption or interrogation. “I just simply don't believe in … Read more on Smashing Interviews Magazine Society is out of touch with reality of addiction The congenital disconnect between much of society and the reality of addiction reappeared recently with the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, apparently from an overdose of heroin. The Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his Manhattan apartment … Read more on Times Herald-Record Read ...
Shedding New Light: Celebrity Drug Overdoses, Deaths Draw Attention to …
... new light: Celebrity drug overdoses, deaths draw attention to … The deaths of celebrities like Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cory Monteith, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston bring the vices of drug addiction to the forefront of society, but an innumerable amount of people die each day due to substance abuse. According … Read more on The Reflector Before The Beat Drops: Raury Is Following 'God's Whisper' Never one to settle into one style of music, Raury's influences include Phil Collins, Kid Cudi, Bon Iver, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Manchester Orchestra, Red Hot Chili ...
I Have Court in 2 Weeks to End My Probation, Can I Be Drug Tested on That Date?
Question by Anon: I have court in 2 weeks to end my probation, can I be drug tested on that date? I’m in the state of California and have passed all of my tests without aid and have completed every other component of my probation and my PO told me I’d never have to see him again and was very positive about the whole thing and how well I was doing, so I’m not worried about him, but can the court do anything? In response to “dude”, I don’t have a problem and never have. I don’t view marijuana as a drug and it should be a persons right to use it if they want without doing harm to anything/anyone and I never have. I went with this probation to avoid further problems, I was accused falsely in the first place and wasn’t able to fight it because I don’t have an attorney. Read more... ...
Street Artist Unveils Philip Seymour Hoffman-Inspired Heroin Statue Near the …
... artist unveils Philip Seymour Hoffman-inspired heroin statue near the … LOS ANGELES — The death of Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman last month brought the dangers of heroin use onto the front pages. … He said the statue was intend to bring attention to the lack of understanding about drug abuse, not self-promotion. Read more on al.com (blog) Judge sets 0000 bail for Philip Seymour Hoffman's alleged drug dealer A New York judge set a $ 200,000 bond Friday for a musician arrested during investigation into actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's death. Robert Vineberg was … His lawyer said ...
Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Inspires Oscar 'heroin' Statue by Hollywood Artist
Philip Seymour Hoffman's death inspires Oscar 'heroin' statue by Hollywood artist A famed Hollywood street artist is scoring more controversy with an 8-foot replica of an Oscar statue shooting heroin. Underground artist Plastic Jesus installed the work early Friday morning on a corner of Hollywood Boulevard just steps from where … Read more on New York Daily News 'Satellite Flight' displays disappointing reinvention Whether it be too much THC or simply an overdose ...