David Heitz
I am an old-school journalist with more than 30 years of experience. Here at Vocal, I write mainly for Potent, Vocal's cannabis magazine. I have a PTSD diagnosis and a medical cannabis card. I specialize in health reporting.
Growing up gangster: Hanks movie made Rock Island infamous
I grew up in a gangster town. And as far back as I can remember, my dad made a point to explain that to me. But I never listened.
David HeitzPublished about 23 hours ago in The Swamp
8 ways to show your at-risk LGBT teenager you love them
An earlier version of this article appeared on News Break. The nation’s first large study assessing teen suicide risk by gender and self-identifying sexuality shows gay, lesbian, and bisexual children have more than double the risk compared to their heterosexual peers.
David HeitzPublished a day ago in FamiliesIs it safe to smoke weed while trying to conceive?
Never has our country been so open about marijuana use. With weed legal medicinally or recreationally in more than half the states, more people are consuming marijuana regularly and not giving it a second thought.
David HeitzPublished 2 days ago in Potent
My dying father's silent screams
An earlier version of this article appeared on News Break. One day not long after my dad died the local news had a story that made my blood boil.
David HeitzPublished 5 days ago in CriminalWhen both your parents die, life hurts for a while
An earlier version of this article appeared on News Break. I never would have become homeless had one of my parents been living.
David HeitzPublished 5 days ago in Families
LGBT must prepare for trip over the rainbow
An earlier version of this article appeared on News Break. Gay people spend much of their lives thinking they’ll never get old.
David HeitzPublished 5 days ago in Longevity
Stares, whispers belittle LGBTQ in nursing homes
An earlier version of this article appeared on News Break. During World War II, Alexandre served his country as a medic. He respectfully and dutifully helped save the lives of those fighting on the front lines to keep our country free.
David HeitzPublished 5 days ago in Families
Caregiver contracts keep siblings out of court
An earlier version of this article appeared on News Break. My father’s dementia turned out to be the ugliest thing I ever experienced.
David HeitzPublished 5 days ago in Families
