Friends Star Matthew Perry Opens Up About His Addiction
One This Page: Friends Star Matthew Perry Opens Up About His Addiction Matthew Perry, one of the stars of the TV sitcom Friends, spent 1994 to 2004 playing the role of Chandler Bing. Despite playing a goofy and zany character on TV, Matthew Perry has dealt with significant darkness behind the scenes. For years, Perry dealt […]
Addict and Musician, Elliott Smith Lives On In His Music
One This Page: Addict and Musician, Elliott Smith Lives On In His Music Independent record label Kill Rock Stars is re-releasing Elliott Smith’s eponymous album, Elliott Smith, 25 years after the album’s initial release in 1995. Elliott Smith, an addict and acclaimed musician whose life was cut short in 2003, spent the second half of […]
Clancy Imislund Dead at 93
Clancy Imislund, a major figure in Los Angeles’ recovery community, has died at the age of 93. Clancy, as he was often affectionately known by the people he helped, worked tirelessly for decades to help even the most hopeless residents of Los Angeles discover a sober way of life. Clancy was the head of Los […]
Opioid Overdoses Rise During Covid-19
The opioid crisis in the United States was already serious. In 2017, 47,600 people in the United States died from an opioid overdose. However, the number of individuals who are at risk of overdosing far exceeds those numbers. Regular opioid users who suffer from opioid addiction, otherwise known as opioid use disorder, number 16 million […]
Surge in Opioid Overdoses Causes Panic in Pasadena
On September 11 and 12, 2020, 7 men in the city of Pasadena, California all suffered from drug overdoses. To the shock of police officers, all of the overdoses occurred in the same 24 hour period. Three of the drug overdoses were fatal, and four of the men managed to survive the ordeal. The police […]
COVID-19 Could Lead to a Surge in Addiction-Related Deaths
Drug overdoses are a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018 alone, over 67,300 people died of drug overdoses in the United States. This number has been steadily on the rise since fentanyl, illicitly produced fentanyl analogues, and other synthetic opioids began flooding the market during what is commonly known as the opioid epidemic. […]
Los Angeles’ Addiction Epidemic is Creating a Permanent Underclass
In many ways, Los Angeles seems like a glamorous city. Not only is it the home of rich and famous celebrities, but it is home to major industries, ranging from media companies to technology start-ups. Los Angeles’ glitz and glamour is unmistakable, and people regularly travel to visit from all over the world to get […]
Overcoming Fear and Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
How To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone? For many people, recovering from a substance use disorder can be one of the most difficult acts of their lives. Not only is the process itself fraught with difficulties, but the very process of coming to a decision to seek recovery is itself an uncomfortable one and […]
Aaron Hernandez Drug-Fueled Murder-Suicide
The Man Who Has it All? In many ways, Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez seemed to lead a charmed life. Not only did he play an invaluable role on a major NFL football team, even making an appearance at the Superbowl, but he was a family man as well. In 2013, he had already fathered […]
Design for Recovery Sober Living Scholarship Opportunity
Design for Recovery sober living scholarship is offering a $1,000 to help students who fight every day to overcome the devastating effects of addiction. If you or a loved one deal with alcoholism or drug addiction, we want to hear from you. If interested, please tell us your story. In 500-1,000 words, we want to know what it was like, […]
100 Years After Prohibition, America Drinks More Than Ever
When we imagine the era of Prohibition, many think of illegal speakeasies and jazz playing while booze is poured liberally. It is true that despite the ban America continued to drink enormous amounts. It is also true that the law came into effect as a response to the dangerously high quantities of liquor Americans consumed […]
Design for Recovery Hosts OEND Event
Design for Recovery is not only dedicated to helping addicts change their lives by getting sober but is also committed to alleviating the effects of illegal drugs in the broader community. To that end, Design for Recovery recently hosted an event with the Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) program. A representative from the OEND […]