Brutal portrayal of star’s addiction
More info…Whatever you end up thinking about Ben Cousins after watching his two-part televisual confessional Such is Life, you won’t fault him for being upfront. meth hotline
The Truth About Meth, A Devastating And Addictive Drug
More info…On the street it’s known as meth, speed, ice, chalk, crank, fire, glass or crystal. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that wreaks havoc on the entire body, including the user’s oral health. Approximately 10 million Americans have tried methamphetamine, while more than 1.4 million are habitual users. As the effects of methamphetamine use [...]
Nicole Bobek gets probation on meth count
More info…JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Former U.S. figure skating champion Nicole Bobek, who trained at the Detroit Skating Club, was ordered to spend five years on probation for her role in a New Jersey methamphetamine ring, a sentence that she said would give her a chance to get her life back on track. meth hotline
A New Dawn: Philly Court Uses Compassion to Fight Prostitution
More info…Today is not the first time Kristen Simmons (not her real name) stands before a judge in Philadelphias criminal court. In the 26 years shes been working on and off as a prostitute, she has been arrested 16 times and has served four stints in jail. Nothing has come easy for the… This is [...]
Real life inspires Essential Theatre Festival works
More info…Local playwrights Peter Hardy and Gabriel Dean reveal inspiration for new plays by Curt Holman Where do plays come from? A) The North Georgia mountains B) A movie house in Chapel Hill, N.C. C) The vast reaches of outer space D) The memories and instincts of a playwright At this year’s Essential Theatre New [...]