Flashback to William Hurt's First Movie, the Trippy 'Altered States'
William Hurt, who died at 71 on March 13, got his start playing psychonaut Dr. Eddie Jessep in Ken Russell's 1980 film, "Altered States."
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Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' Inspired Me and Countless Others
Jack Kerouac's centennial reminds me that the beat writer of "On the Road" prompted my generation to do some serious road-tripping of our own, which I did in the pre-Internet '70s.
Willie Nelson's Piano-Playing 'Sister Bobbie' Passes at 91
Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson's older piano-playing sister, passed away at 91 on March 10. Nelson performed as "Sister Bobbie" in her brother's group since the 1970s. She was arrested with him for drug possession in 2006.
Tyreke Evans Looking to Suit Up Again After NBA Drug Ban
A former first-round draft pick and Rookie of the Year, Tyreke Evans is seeking work in the NBA after a two-year drug-related suspension.
25 Female CelebStoners on International Women's Day
Here are our 25 favorite celebrity women in cannabis - from Miley Cyrus to Rihanna.
25 Not-to-Miss Cannabis and Psychedelics Panels at SXSW 2022
Over the last 15 years, South by Southwest has become a popular destination for the music, film and tech industries. There are also plenty of cannabis and psychedelics panels at the Austin conference, which runs this year from March 11-20.
The Stony Wit and Wisdom of New York Rapper Styles P
Styles P shared his views about growing up in New York during cannabis prohibition at the latest On the Revel. "Cannabis the plant is the common denominator," the "I Get High" rapper declared.
'Euphoria' Explores Opioid Addiction in Season 2 on HBO
The success of Season 2 of "Euphoria" relies on an addiction storyline seen in "Dopesick" and a number of recent movies and documentaries dealing with opioids in American life. The lead character Rue Bennett, a high schooler played by the dynamic Zendaya, is a classic dope fiend; she'll take anything – a pill, a line or a needle.
Nephew's Overdose Death Led Michael Keaton to Award-Winning Role in 'Dopesick'
"This is for my nephew Michael and my sister Pam," Michael Keaton said in his acceptance speech at the SAG Awards on Feb. 27. "I lost my nephew Michael to drugs, and it hurts." Michael Douglas Scichilone died of an opioid OD in 2016.
Fact Check: Putin Calls Ukraines 'Drug Addicts'
In a televised speech on Feb. 24, Russian president Vladimir Putin said Ukraines are "terrorists" and "a gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis." The truth is Ukraine has low-level use of marijuana, poppy, heroin and cocaine.