While filming ‘The Soloist’ the Block buster real life story of a homeless music prodigy living on the streets of Los Angeles., Robert Downey jr recalls being approached by homless people who knew about the actor’s lifelong battle with drugs and addiction.

Downey joked saying  ”I was surprised that my street cred on Skid Row was pretty high.”  It never occured to me that people would be like ” Dude, I was in the County jail with You.”

Downey, opens up about his feelings and reservations about playing a role that hit so close to home -Being in this environment that is so reminiscent and symbolic of the darkest depths of drug abuse, really struch a cord. For the actor, ” it became this incredibly wonderful humbling and humiliating expreience”  a 3 month field trip to remind you where drug abuse can take you.

Save the Date September 12th, 2009 – Rally for Recovery. We’ll be celebrating National Recovery month with a Walk, a Festival, and closing the Day out with a Concert – Featuring Music sensation Richie Supa, who’ll be performing his PRISM award winning song “In The Rooms.” American Tatoo Icon Ed Hardy is rumored to be designing the T-shirts for the event as well – Don’t Miss Out. For More info visit: www.intherooms.com

A Day of Fun, Music, Dancing, and Recovery!

Last Month – senior vatican officials publicly denounced women who used the Abotion Pill, stating that “women who use the pill would be volunteeraly excommunicating themselves from the faith.” The statement also went on to say that this excommunication also extends to doctors who prescribe the pill as well as nurses who administer it.  The Abortion Pill (Mifepristone, Mifeprex, and Mifegyne) has been available in much of the U.S. and Europe since the 1990’s.

Spike TV returns to the streets of the billion dollar illegal narcotics trade, this time in New Jersey, to offer viewers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). 

“This season of ‘DEA’ was shot in our own back yard and is packed with action,” said executive producer Al Roker.  “We show viewers a side of drug enforcement and the life of DEA Special Agents that they won’t see anywhere else but on Spike.  Don’t miss Tuesdays at 10 PM.”     
 
This season, Spike was given exclusive access to follow a group of DEA Special Agents and Task Force Officers in DEA’s northern New Jersey headquarters, based in Newark, as they risk their lives daily in the ongoing battle against illegal drugs. 
 
Viewers will witness first-hand what it is like for DEA Special Agents to go out on undercover missions.  Spike is there when DEA Special Agents bust down doors and execute drug raids that put their lives directly in the line of fire.  “DEA” also takes a look at the complex relationship that agents have with informants, revealing the strange kinship they share with these criminals who see themselves not as arch enemies, but rather as opponents in the “game” of the illegal drug trade.
 
“If you liked the first season of ‘DEA,’ you’ll love the second,” said special agent in charge, Mary Irene Cooper, DEA’s Chief of Congressional and Public Affairs.  “Season II delivers more episodes, more action, more dope and more money than viewers have ever seen before. You’ll have a front row seat to DEA’s hard-charging, relentless special agents risking their lives for the mission.  They’ll captivate you with their gritty determination and leave you wanting more.”

Cocaine Nation and Heroin Nation are the two brand new additions into the ever-growing number of television shows dedicated to the subject of addiction. The popularity of shows like HBO’s “Addiction”, A&E’s “Intervention”, VH-1’s “Sober House” and others are undeniable.

However, Cocaine Nation, as well as Heroin Nation, seem to offer more to viewers than the average addiction show. The reason being that Cocaine Nation and Heroin Nation gives viewers a rarely seen view of the drug trade in the U.S., from the dealers, to the users and everyone in between.

As of now, there is very little information on the documentaries, which debuted, back-to-back on Wednesday, March 25th. There is also practically no information on when (or if) they will air again.

For now, Heroin Nation and Cocaine Nation, although it seems they may have been one-time documentaries, remain two of the most compelling looks at the modern day drug trade to date. For more information on Heroin Nation, Cocaine Nation or the Discovery channel in general, visit them online at www.Discovery.com.