Is Michael Phelps Clean and Sober?

Michael Phelps, 18-time Olympic gold medalist, has completed a program at a drug and alcohol treatment center and says that he’s clean and sober and feeling better than ever. Phelps spoke for the first time recently about his arrest and subsequent treatment. Phelps had a second drunk-driving arrest in September 2014 which led to a…

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Each April since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month “to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues.” This year’s theme, “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction,” is aimed at educating people about…

NJ’s Governor Christie Calls Legal Marijuana Blood Money

Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia currently have laws legalizing marijuana in some form. Four states have legalized marijuana for recreational use including Alaska, Oregon Colorado and Washington and the District of Columbia recently legalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie, has taken a strong stance and is vehemently…