A representative for TobyMac and his family has confirmed that the singer's 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeehan died from an accidental overdose.
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What's Wrong with the Weed Biz? It Harms People
Promoting entrepreneurship in struggling communities is a laudable goal, but you have to question the wisdom of infusing a community already “disproportionately impacted” by the war on drugs with state-subsidized drug dealers. Encouraging and incentivizing residents to use marijuana is the last thing these communities need, particularly from the state.
Marijuana and Psychosis: Real Data, Real Bad
The pitfalls and perils of marijuana legalization are well-documented. But whenever we discuss that research here on BreakPoint, we’re accused of not having the right research. What that means is that we’ve used studies that contradict the very vocal advocates of weed.
Deaths from Suicide, Drugs and Alcohol Reach Highest Level Ever
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released statistics showing that death from suicide, alcohol, and drugs hit their highest level since the federal government started recording data in 1999.
The Dangers of Legalized Weed: Stone-Cold Crazy
On election night 2018, while most of the nation’s attention was focused on the Democrats taking the House and the Republicans expanding their Senate majority, few noticed a funny smell wafting in from the Midwest.
Russian Athletes Banned from Olympics for Doping Lose Appeal
The 2018 Winter Olympic Games officially begin this evening with an opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea. While athletes from around the world are excitedly waiting for their time to shine, many Russian athletes will be absent.
A Chance for Hope, Star of the State of the Union
During President Trump’s State of the Union Tuesday night (Jan. 30), the American public got to meet an everyday hero, Officer Ryan Holets. Officer Holets and his wife, Rebecca, came into the spotlight after they graciously offered to adopt the baby of Crystal Champ, a homeless woman battling heroin addiction while she was eight months pregnant.
Recreational Marijuana: When Legal and Beneficial Aren’t Synonymous
We live in a day when the laws of our land don’t necessarily represent what is healthy, moral, or wise.
