Similar Stories to Author Slams Stigma Surrounding Addiction on Bing News

After journalist David Sheff's heartbreaking memoir about his son's struggles with addiction — and with the American health care system — came out in 2008, the author started getting letters.

Sections:  u.s.   
Topics:  Washington   Clark County   Vancouver   
RELATED ARTICLES
  • New building for Pacific Northwest National Lab campus
    RICHLAND — The federal government’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will build a new $90 million energy sciences research building on its Richland campus. A contract to design and construct the building has been awarded to a Houston-based team of Harvey Cleary Builders and Kirksey Architecture. The Tri-City Herald says the facility will cover 110,000 to 145,000 square feet. More
  • ‘Scumbag’ comment gets juror removed in Pasco double-murder trial. Judge says it’s not her fault
    PASCO, Wa. — A relative of a Pasco homicide victim, who phoned a juror last week, admitted calling the accused killer a “scumbag” during the brief telephone conversation. The relative was tracked down and interviewed by a defense investigator on Friday after the juror in Hector Orozco Jr.’s double-murder trial told court officials about the phone call. On Tuesday, attorney Daniel Stovern renewed his claim of jury tampering based on the conversation between “Juror No. More
  • New trial starts for 2 charged in homeless camp killing
    SEATTLE — A new trial has started for brothers accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding three others at the Seattle homeless encampment known as the Jungle. The Seattle Times reports James and Jerome Taafulisia are being tried for again on murder and assault charges in connection with the Jan. More
  • Woman sues Home Depot for $1.5M after termination
    BEND, Ore. — A Bend Paralympic athlete is suing Home Depot for $1.5 million, claiming the company did not consider her disability when it fired her in 2017. The Bulletin reports in a complaint filed Tuesday in Deschutes County Circuit Court, Barbara Buchan claims that after suffering a concussion in a fall at work, management fired her for keeping $11 worth of presentation materials in her vehicle overnight. More
  • 1 dead in Burien fire
    BURIEN — A woman was found dead and a second was injured as fire burned an apartment building in Burien. KOMO reports that firefighters arrived at the Forest View Apartments around 6 p.m. Tuesday to find flames burning on at least three floors. About two dozen people from seven affected apartments are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. More
BING NEWS:
  • Hundreds attend Stomp Out Stigma Walk for Mental Health
    Hundreds of people walked Saturday morning to end the stigma around mental health. The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan hosted the 22nd annual Stomp Out Stigma Walk for Mental Health. Walk ...
    05/18/2024 - 8:08 am | View Link
  • Ignore the stigma: Seek help. You have a right to be well
    The stigma surrounding mental illness, and the stigma surrounding substance use dependence, continue despite ongoing public awareness campaigns to increase knowledge and understanding. People wanting ...
    05/17/2024 - 3:21 am | View Link
  • Walk aims to ‘Stomp Out Stigma’ surrounding mental health disorders
    Mental health is a topic that is being more talked about. On Saturday, hundreds of people will gather in downtown Grand Rapids to raise awareness about it.
    05/16/2024 - 11:23 pm | View Link
  • Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to reduce stigma. Here’s how you can start
    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one of the main reasons why it exists is to not only draw attention to mental health, but to reduce the stigma surrounding it.Licensed Marriage and Family ...
    05/16/2024 - 9:45 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More U.s. News