'Ballad of Johnny and June': Musical confronts the Cash family's addiction
Toward the end of the new stage show “The Ballad of Johnny and June,” John Carter Cash cautiously approaches his…
addiction
He came to Los Angeles for treatment. He ended up dead in a city park
Kyle Sherwood flew to Los Angeles in early May for an intensive drug treatment program, and his family was hopeful…
'Pocket Psychologist' Amy Schumer Tackles Life's Obstacles
In the second season of Hulu's “Life & Beth,” from creator and star Amy Schumer, there's the same shifting tone…
Jelly Roll can't book international gigs because: serious crimes
Jelly Roll will keep its concerts in the United States for now, at least until some legal obstacles are overcome.…
Healing the Wounds: Understanding the Connection Between Trauma and Addiction
A complete understanding of the intricate correlation between trauma and addiction is crucial to effective therapy. Addiction is often misunderstood…
Oregon's drug recriminalization is a warning
In a move widely hailed as a failure of the drug decriminalization movement, Oregon reinstated criminal penalties for low-level drug…
Opposing opinions on Proposition 47 and a new 'tough on crime' ballot measure
To the editor: UC San Francisco professor Meghan Morris is asking voters to reject a tough-on-crime ballot measure because it…
Opinion: Californians passed Proposition 1. How does the state make it work?
In a race so close that it took more than two weeks to decide the race, Californians narrowly approved Proposition…