This Land Is Your Land – Woody Guthrie VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – FOREVER - For many years this song was taught as an anthem in American schools as a patriotic song, ‘this land was made for you and me’. I believe it was actually written as... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured Articlesgrammy winner
Fatal Overdoses Linked to ‘ZOMBIE DRUG’ Skyrocketing in NYC AUDIO – ON THE STREET WHERE YOU DIE – OCT. 26, 2024 - A powerful animal tranquilizer-turned-dangerous street drug, xylazine — also known as “tranq” — is increasingly being mixed into New York City’s narcotics supply ... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured Articles
Archbishop of York: ‘The Lord’s Prayer needs a health warning’ GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY GLUTEN FREE BREAD – Oct. 29, 2024 - The Archbishop of York has told Premier he believes the Lord’s Prayer should come with a health warning to emphasise its significance and power. To help ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaEating DisorderFeatured Articlesfood addiction
Is This Methadone’s Moment? IS IT TOO LATE? – Oct. 31, 2024 - “It’s absolutely atrocious that methadone policies have not kept up with the evidence. If you look at other countries that have expanded their access to methadone, their overdose rat... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured Articlesharm reductionintervention
Noel Cunningham Tells How His Niece Helped Overcome His Alcoholism OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES – Oct. 30, 2020 - Noel said: “I was a chronic alcoholic, and lost everything. Sadly my sister and her husband were killed in a horrific car accident and a year after that, when I was at hom... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured Articles
Zac Clark on Sobriety, Resilience, and Running YOU CAN’T RUN AWAY FROM YOURSELF – Nov. 1, 2024 - The Bachelorette star is running the TCS New York City Marathon to support underprivileged individuals on the path toward recovery. This year, he is running his 10... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRehabsobriety
“A Change Is Gonna Come” – Sam Cooke VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 1963 - An edited clip from the motion picture, “Malcolm X” (1992) dubbed with my favorite from Sam Cooke, “A Change Is Gonna Come” (1964). CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/w... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Jamey Johnson on Sobriety: ‘I Barely Survived’ BULLSH#T? – Nov. 1, 2024 - I had my last drink in September 2011. Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years. Nine years. In that time period, it was all about sobriety. And with a sober m... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRehabsobriety
Women Challenging The Stigma of “sex & love addiction” Support Groups NPR AUDIO – XOXOXOXXOXOXOXO – Oct. 30, 2024 - “I’m a sex and love addict. I might as well start my SLAA journey,” a young woman who calls herself Brittany McGee announced in a TikTok video. It’s among dozens of posts... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSexual Addiction
Sharing Addiction Story ‘so worth it,’ says First Lady Kathryn Burgum HONESTY MATTERS – Oct. 29, 2024 - Holth said he’s been in recovery for more than 16 years, but hadn’t gone public with his personal recovery journey until he was inspired by Burgum after she publicly admitted her str... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRehab
Toxic FOREVER Chemicals in Menstrual Pads WOMEN IN DANGER? – Nov. 2, 2024 - Carefree menstrual pads are contaminated with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, which presents a threat to the reproductive health of women using the products, a new lawsuit filed in C... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaTrauma
Marijuana Home Delivery Begins in Arizona HOME SWEET HOME – Oct. 29, 2024 - Officials with the Arizona Dispensaries Association said the new delivery program is expected to expand access across the state. “We are thrilled that the department of health’s p... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediamarijuanapotweed
Will 5 States Legalize Marijuana and Psychedelics This Week? ECSTASY ON THE BALLOT – Oct. 30, 2024 - The ballot initiatives would allow recreational marijuana use in Florida and the Dakotas, authorize medical marijuana in Nebraska, and decriminalize five natural psychedelics i... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionmarijuanapotPsychedelics
Exploring The Life And Career Of Robert Downey Jr.: A Sober Hollywood Icon A STAR IS REBORN – Oct. 27, 2024 - This comprehensive article aims to provide you with everything you need to know about Robert Downey Jr. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to his work, you’ll find valuabl... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecovery Advocate
After Sober Son Died in Crash Man Who Got His Heart and Liver: ‘Paying It Forward’ (Exclusive) LIFE GOES ON – Oct. 27, 2024 - Today, Nate Rhoades’s legacy lives on through his organ donations that have helped up to 100 people — including a Washington State man that Nate’s family has grown close to — as well as... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionlife expectancy
Recovering Alcoholic Reveals One Question That Determines If Someone Has a Drinking Problem LAURA KNOWS – Oct. 30, 2024 - A woman who was drinking up to four bottles of wine every night has spoken about her recovery journey and the one question she claims can help determine if somebody has a problem with al... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRehab
Woman’s Death Linked to Kratom VIDEO – DANGER ZONE – Oct. 30, 2024 - A lethal dose of Kratom discovered during a toxicology report prompted the St. Tammany Parish coroner to speak out about its potential dangers as an over-the-counter supplement. ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addiction
Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels? WHY NOT? – Oct. 30, 2024 -Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for several cancers, and it’s important to raise public health awareness about the issue, according to Timothy Rebbeck, Vincent L. Gr... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCancer
Utah’s Porn Addiction VIDEO ONLY – AT ARM’S LENGTH – Oct. 31, 2024 - Utah might be considered the anti-pornography capital of the United States, and many locals would likely wear this badge with pride. Utah was the first state to pass a r... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainternetinterventionSexual Addiction
Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar? SNICKER SNICKER – Oct. 29, 2024 - The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons of sugar per day (for women) or nine (for men). That would translate to about 25-35 grams of sugar per day (100-1... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addiction
Winter Depression Is Real and There Are Many Ways to Fight TAKE CARE – Oct. 30, 2024 - Miriam Cherry poses for a photo in her home where she uses a light therapy device to treat seasonal affective disorder, in Larchmont, New York, on Sept. 4, 2024’ People with SAD typically ... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadepression
Addiction, Adoption, and Reconciliation THE CYCLE OF LIFE – Oct. 30, 2024 - When my young friend Sebastian heard he had lost his biological brother to suicide—a brother he had never known—his life was temporarily upended. Soon after, we spoke about the ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans GENERATION DISCOMBOBULATION – Oct. 31, 2024 - My interest centers around the overuse of smartphones and other devices by children that can develop into what mental health professionals refer to as a “process addictio... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneSmartphone Addiction
What a Teen In Recovery Wants You To Know LISTEN UP – Oct. 29, 2024 - In my sophomore year, I was attending a relatively large alternative high school in Seattle. It was April 2022, and a friend had taken fentanyl and was actively overdosing directly across ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylOverdoseteenagers
Why Are We Here? WHY NOT? – 1/19/2024 - This conversation is a combination of two discussions, one on November 9th 2023 at the event of Philip Pullman receiving the Bodley Medal at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, and the other on Nov... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancy
Irving Berlin Wrote “God Bless America” VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 1968 - Irving Berlin sings “God Bless America” on The Ed Sullivan Show on May 5, 1968. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmc-pEyUHTs ... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Phish Raises $4 Million for Recovery Program VIDEO – PLAYING IT FORWARD – Oct. 30, 2024 - Vermont jam band Phish was back on the stage in Albany, New York, last weekend to raise money for a local substance abuse recovery center. Divided Sky is a residential ret... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSlider
Shawn Mendes Shares Alcoholism/Drug Addiction Fears VIDEO – BETTER SAFE THAN STONED – Nov. 1, 2024 - The 26-year-old Canadian pop star has been in the spotlight since releasing his debut single, Life of the Party, aged just 15. In 2022, he abruptly cancelled a world t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionSlider
Cleaning Up Litter Helps Recovered Addict Find Purpose VIDEO – CLEAN and SOBER – Oct. 30, 2024 - “Boredom is a relapse trigger,” he said. “And so, it just comes from my personal experience that you have to have find a purpose and stay busy.” This initiative is also he... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRehabSlider
Longevity Experts Say Eat This Breakfast For A Long Life VIVAT ANIMA – Oct. 31, 2024 - If you’re going to have the same meal on repeat every morning, it’s worth it to make sure it’s one that adds years to your life, playing into the aforementioned stat. We asked top longev... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancySlider
Quote of the Week – Arnold Schwarzenegger “I don’t really do endorsements. I’m not shy about sharing my views, but I hate politics and don’t trust most politicians. I will always be an American before I am a Republican. That’s why, this week, I am voting for Ka... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionquote of the week
Beyond Belief Sobriety w/Author of HIGH! – Confessions of a Cannabis Addict VIDEO – IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD(S) – June 2022 - Things could have played out very differently for Leonard Lee Buschel. A powerful combo of early-childhood trauma, temperament, a “professional” opportuni... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninternetinterventionInterviewLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Book Excerpt: HIGH Confessions of a Cannabis Addict by Leonard Lee Buschel HIGH-lights – Jan. 30, 2022 - Once I was back home, selling the hash was no problem, until I was dealing my last quarter ounce to some guys in a friend’s basement in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhood of Phil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Publisher Turns 27* and is subject of a piece in Shout Out LA A PUFF PIECE ON AN EX-POTHEAD – August 2, 2021 - Occasionally the gang and I would wait at the news stand for the ‘bulldog’ edition, dropped off at 11pm. An early edition of the morning Inky, nickname for the Phila... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionInterviewLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Robert Downey Sr., Filmmaker and Provocateur, Is Dead at 85 A MAN OF HIS TIME, A MAN AHEAD OF HIS TIME, A MAN FOR ALL TIME – July 7, 2021 - The film, though probably a financial success by Mr. Downey’s standards, made only about $2.7 million. (By comparison, “Butch Cass... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionLeonard Buschelnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Writers In Treatment: Melding Recovery, the Arts, and Information The accident that led to a Film Festival November 12, 2020 - For the past twelve years, Leonard Buschel has been an instrumental force in adding flavor and culture to the recovery community by filling ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyExperience Strength and HopeExperience Strength and Hope AwardsLeonard Buschelnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalWriters In Treatment