Russell Brand Decries Drug Laws, Addiction Stigma in Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death

Published February 8, 2014

Russell Brand Decries Drug Laws, Addiction Stigma in Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death
"We are a culture that does not know how to treat its addicts," Brand argues in fiery Guardian column drug addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha Launches Center to Battle Substance Abuse Addiction
Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha helps people get relief from their alcohol and drug addiction problems. Call (262) 671-1142 for a free appointment. (PRWeb February 06, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/kenosha-drug-rehab/alcohol-treatment-center/prweb11551141.htm drug addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Russell Brand calls for reform of drug laws following Philip Seymour Hoffman's death
The Oscar-winning actor tragically died in his New York City apartment over the weekend after experiencing a relapse, and Brand – who himself has battled drug addiction and alcoholism in the past – believes he is a "victim" of laws that "criminalise drug addicts". drug addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Does Calling Heroin Addiction A Brain Disease Help Avoid Tragedies Like Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death?
In a recent Time essay, David Sheff says Philip Seymour Hoffman was not responsible for the decisions that led to his death because he suffered from "a brain disease that's often progressive"—i.e., drug addiction: It wasn't Hoffman's fault that he relapsed. It was the fault of a disease that often includes relapse as a symptom and the fault of the ineffective treatment he received. You might … drug addiction – Yahoo News Search Results