Blame and illness

October 4, 2013February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz ~ 1 Comment

On blame and illness: After Linnea Duff learned at age 45 that she had developed lung cancer, she practically encouraged people to ask if she had ever smoked. But in the eight years since, her feelings have soured considerably on the too-frequent question, and she’s developed an acute sense of solidarity with fellow … Continue reading Blame and illness

Rest in peace

March 3, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz ~ 1 Comment

Addicts and alcoholics often experience sleep disturbance and often seek help from doctors. Sleeping meds have always been risky for addicts, here's another reason to think twice. In the study, which compared 10,529 people who received prescriptions for sleep aids with nearly twice as many people with similar health histories who did not take sleeping … Continue reading Rest in peace