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'Absolute shock and horror' around Hollywood after Rob Reiner and wife's deaths
MSNBC· 2025-12-15 22:06
The LAPD has arrested Rob Nick Reiner for the murder of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. The 32-year-old who has struggled with drug abuse, been public about it, is being held right now on $4 million bail. Joining us, MS Now reporter David Norie, who's outside the Riner's home in Brentwood.Also with us, Deadline Hollywood executive editor Dominic Patton. David, first off, what do we know so far, >> Katie. There are still a lot of questions yet to be answered.The main one being uh motive here. Uh Nick R ...
The Depths of Addiction | Kevin Vasudevan | TEDxJSS Private School Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 16:07
Addiction & Impact - The speech addresses addiction, ranging from excessive phone use to drug abuse, highlighting the dopamine-driven nature of these behaviors [1] - Globally, there are 300 million drug users, encompassing those with substance use disorder and communities affected by drug trafficking [1] - In 2019, drug use caused 600,000 deaths worldwide, with 120,000 deaths specifically attributed to drug and opioid overdose [1] - Addiction is portrayed not just as a gradual decline, but as a process with a tipping point, where coping mechanisms become core problems [1] - Addiction doesn't discriminate and can affect anyone, regardless of their perceived strength or intelligence [6] Recovery & Solutions - Overcoming addiction requires more than just sobriety; it necessitates connection to purpose, people, and something greater than oneself [4] - Recovery is not a single heroic moment but a continuous process of attempts and failures until it sticks [3] - The speech emphasizes the importance of willpower in recovery, comparing it to building a new road [3][4] - The speech encourages self-reflection to determine if a behavior is becoming consuming, potentially leading to severe consequences like debt, health problems, or death [7] - The speech promotes the idea that humans have the capacity to heal and fight against addiction [7][8]
Rompiendo el Silencio | Eduardo Del Villar Treviño | TEDxUniversidad Panamericana
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-14 16:35
[Aplausos] Siempre nos estamos repitiendo la frase de que las personas no somos capaces de aprender en cabeza ajena. Y qué mejor plataforma que para cambiar la narrativa, para darnos cuenta que realmente podemos aprender de las historias de estas personas que hoy se paran aquí. la cantidad de problemas que nos ahorraríamos, dejaríamos de tropezar con la misma piedra.Imaginemos la gran caja de herramientas que tendríamos para afrontar todas las dificultades que estamos teniendo en esta vida. Porque eso sí, n ...
The Human Cost of Addiction: A New paradigm for Drug Abuse | Dr. Ngozi Antonia Madubuike | TEDxNWU
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-23 15:15
Addiction as a Health Issue in Nigeria - The presentation emphasizes that addiction should be viewed as a health issue rather than a criminal one, particularly in the context of Nigeria [2] - Drug abuse is identified as a significant global health challenge in Nigeria, with a high prevalence rate [2] - A 2018 study revealed that approximately 143 million (143%) Nigerians use psychoactive substances other than alcohol and tobacco [3] - Within that group, around 6 million Nigerians (approximately 42% of substance users) use cannabis, which is readily available and inexpensive due to local cultivation [3] - About 46 million (approximately 32% of substance users) Nigerians use opioids, while 24 million (approximately 17% of substance users) use cer lac with coine, indicating a substantial drug problem [4] - Among drug users, 376,000 are drug dependent and have serious drug issues [4] Stigma and Discrimination - The presentation advocates for avoiding stigmatizing terms like "addicts" and instead using language that reflects compassion and understanding [5] - Stigma is described as a mark that makes an individual unacceptable, leading to prejudice and discrimination [13] - The presentation highlights the societal stigma faced by treated drug users, including difficulty finding employment and housing [12] - The presentation urges society to show compassion, understanding, and support to people who use drugs, emphasizing that many want to stop [14][15] Prevention and Intervention Strategies - The presentation criticizes the overemphasis on punishment in current prevention efforts, advocating for care, compassion, support, and reintegration [17] - The presentation stresses the importance of early education and intervention to prevent drug use, as the brain continues to develop until age 25 [17][18] - The presentation supports evidence-based prevention interventions like harm reduction programs, such as needle syringe programs, to help drug users live [18] - The presentation calls for community engagement and a whole-society approach to prevention, involving youth and drug users themselves [19] - The presentation advocates for human-centered prevention, focusing on caring for those already struggling with addiction [20]