addiction

Not All in Good Fun: The ‘Party and Play’ Epidemic Ravages Denver

The first time David Young* smoked crystal meth, he didn’t know what he was getting…

Homelessness, Addiction, and the Trans Community

Substance addiction carries a strong social stigma, and people with addictions often struggle to access…

HeinzeSight: Beyond the stereotypical addictions

Many of us have struggled with addictions: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, eating, working out, or…

Fight for the right: Political battles over marijuana reach new level

This November, Colorado voters will decide whether cannabis rights should be expanded beyond medical patients and find a legal home with those who simply enjoy it as a recreational high. Though some in the LGBT community find Amendment 64 – which would put marijuana on a legal playing field with alcohol – to be a dishonor to those who require the plant for debilitating conditions.

The path to spiritual freedom lies within

There are no cookie-cutter approaches.

Symposium to tackle meth, stimulant addiction among gay, bi men

Gay and bisexual men face addiction at almost twice the rate as the straight population, said Steve D’Askoli, a project therapist for the Mile High Meth Project.

The MHMP, an organization that provides addiction treatment and prevention services to Coloradans coping with addictive disorders, will co-sponsor a June 9 symposium for gay and bisexual men struggling with stimulant drug use.

Meth and mistletoe holiday hopes for a life regained

This is the time of year in which many people contemplate their New Year’s resolutions.…

Sheriff’s arrest brings spotlight back to meth

Tina is back in the headlines. No – not Tina Turner. Meth. The recent arrest…

The making of a badass

Ever since the kids in middle school called me “fairy,” I have longed for the…