Screens Poison Kids’ Minds HIJACKED BRAINS – March 22, 2024 - Teenagers are inundated with notifications, with one study estimating they get 237 pings a day. “Smartphones and social media fundamentally changed the way teens spend their ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeatured ArticlesinternetinterventionMental HealthSmartphone Addiction
Gambling Addict Steals Millions from Dodger’s Superstar Shohei Ohtani WIN SOME, LOSE A LOT MORE – March 20, 2024 - Attorneys that represent Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have accused his longtime interpreter with the theft of millions of dollars of his funds to use for illegal... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured ArticlesGaming
How widespread is Gambling Addiction in the U.S.? POINT SPREADS ARE SEXY – March 23, 2024 - The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player i... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured ArticlesGaminginternetinterventionSuper Bowlvideo games
Hawaiian Hotels/Restaurants Could Be Required to Stock Narcan AUDIO – THE HOMELESS SHELTERS TOO? – March 21, 2024 - “We really want to get health and harm reduction folks out there with the counselors to really try to offer people options to get into therapy and treatments so t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured Articlesharm reductioninterventionOverdoseRecoveryRehab
Record Breaking 108,000 Americans Died of Overdoses in 2022 VIDEO – THEIR COMPLETION OF REALITY – March 22, 2024 - The CDC has not yet reported overdose numbers for 2023, although provisional data through the first 10 months of the year suggest overdose deaths continued to be... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesOverdoseTrauma
‘Locks for Addiction’ Founder Heartbroken After Vandalism VIDEO – ONE FROM THE HEART – March 19, 2024 - For years now, a Lexington mother has tried to bring hope to those working towards sobriety. But she came across a disheartening scene this weekend. Pam Stamper sta... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesinterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Robert Downey Jr. On His Journey From Jail to Winning an Oscar AMERICA’S DARLING – March 18, 2024 - “I think if you develop a moral psychology, things are a lot easier,” Downey, 58, “And I think it’s hard to explain away certain behaviors when there are ways to heal... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Kids Sniffing This Pantry Staple to Get High IT’S NOT GLUE – March 19, 2024 - The woman, who goes by the name Lakeview Living on TikTok, ignited the controversy after speaking with a teacher who related the issues that schools in their area are experienc... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionteenagersTrauma
The 4 Worst Food-like Substances for Your Waistline and Heart AN APPLE A DAY... – March 18, 2024 - That’s because many of the foods we reach for due to their enticing packaging and convenience are highly processed, which means they’re loaded with unhealthy ingredients an... Read More...Articles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addiction
Germany to Legalize Marijuana EUROS FOR INDICA – March 22, 2024 - We did it! Prohibition is over!” Green MP Kirsten Kappert-Gonther wrote. “On April 1, 2024, we will make history and, together with the federal states, end the prohibition o... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionmarijuanapot
‘Safe, Simple, Cost-effective:’ Acupuncture as Opioid Alternative VIDEO – THE RIGHT KIND OF NEEDLE – March 21, 2024 -For Kayla Rath, a correctional officer in the armed forces, this method has made a major difference in her life — both at work and at home. I can say that in... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental Healthopioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinRecovery
‘They’re All High’: Police Say Rats Can’t Stop Eating Marijuana OR LISTENING TO JAZZ – March 13, 2024 - The gang of pesky rodents became “high” after making their way into the department’s evidence room to nosh on narcotics, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionmarijuana
23AndMe and Ancestry Reveal the Frightening Extent of Incest in the US ALCOHOLIC BEHAVIOR? – March 19, 2024 - People born of incest may feel like they cannot reproduce for fear of giving birth to a baby with life-threatening genetic anomalies. One such person is 64-year-old Te... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMental HealthTrauma
Study Sheds Light on Narcissism’s Impact on Romantic Burnout IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME ME ME – March 20, 2024 - Narcissism, which involves a strong focus on oneself, can lead to problems in how people connect with their partners. The research breaks down narcissism into two main t... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMental Health
Musician Shares His Inspirations and Journey to Sobriety VIDEO – ALL THE RIGHT NOTES – March 12, 2024 - “I’m in a 12-step recovery program and I recorded a song for each step along the way. 12 steps. 12 songs. The album is called ‘The Program.’” “If there’s anyone out ther... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
Loneliness Worse than Smoking, Alcoholism, Obesity VIDEO – JOIN A 12-STEP GROUP? – March 22, 2024 - Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary discusses a new study that suggests loneliness can lead to premature death on ‘Varney & Co. WATCH@Fox ... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancylonelinessMental Health
Farmer Shares Her Battle with Alcoholism in PBS doc ‘Greener Pastures’ VIDEO – PLANTING THE SEED OF RECOVERY – March 27, 2024 - Several Midwesterners will break your heart in this “Independent Lens” documentary about farmers dealing with mental health issues. But the one who resonates... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
Unrefined to Refined Ministry Transforms Lives DROSS TO GOLD – March 22, 2024 - The Unrefined to Refined Ministry was founded in 2018 to foster and enhance people’s connections with God. This ministry has changed over the years, and in 2021, a revolutionar... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Sobriety Celebrated at Comedy Club video VIDEO – LAUGHTER HEALS – March 22, 2024 - Stocked with alcohol-free refreshments, the Well Studios venue is set for another showcase night. Levesque’s dreams of a career in entertainment were derailed at a young a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsobriety
The Moment David Campbell Realized He Had to QUIT Drinking BOTTOMS DOWN – March 23, 2024 - The Today Extra host said he had been gifted some Crystal Head vodka by legendary actor Dan Aykroyd and had drank it at home. In the morning, the 50-year-old was sick - and he w... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehab
FREEDOM FRIDAY: Celebrates Sobriety SECRETS STEAL SUGARPLUMS – March 22, 2024 - A DeFuniak Springs native says she had to find her voice to overcome addiction. Newschannel 7 highlights an overcomer of addiction in the Freedom Friday segment. “I was ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsobriety
Jake Cuenca Opens Up On Three Year Sobriety WORKING HIS FIST STEP – March 22, 2024 - The “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?” star admitted that one turning point was his “near-death experience” in 2021 when he figured in a police car chase and collision, during... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehabsobriety
Eating Disorders In Boys and Men Rising IT CAN HAPPEN TO BOYS – March 1, 2024 - Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness. And yet, they’re often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed because of stereotypes and stigmas e... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addiction
Kids’ Phone-Based Existence InHuman CHILDHOOD CANCELED – March 21, 2024 - “Suppose that when your first child turned ten, a visionary billionaire whom you’ve never met chose her to join the first permanent human settlement on Mars … Would you let her g... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMental HealthSliderSmartphone Addictionteenagers
Ultra-processed Food Can Cause Anxiety and Cancer AUDIO – TASTY CHEMICALS – March 18, 2024 - Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. These increased the risk of anxiety, depression, obesity, metabolic syndrome, certain ... Read More...Articles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionSlider
Lawmakers Shoot Down Plan to Crack Down on Sober Living Homes CRACKED UP – March 22, 2024 - Lawmakers are working to tighten the reins on fraudulent sober living homes after bad actors defrauded Arizona’s Medicaid agency out of billions of dollars. But one such bill was ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSlider
WAXAHATCHEE – TIGERS BLOOD WHAT’S IN A NAME – MARCH 20, 2024 - On her sixth album ‘Tigers Blood’, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield is distancing herself from her demons and embracing home. Katie Crutchfield is back, the Alabama-bor... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSlider
How To Handle Any Addiction Treatment Before Gabor Maté - This simple sketch is both funny and informative. Coaching techniques are a little more nuanced now, but I hope you find Bob's approach to change management enjoyable. Watch@YouTube... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoverySlider
Quote of the Week – Kate Middleton “All of us know someone who has been through difficult emotional times, and we know how hard it can be to see a way forward.” – Kate Middleton ... 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
Leslie Jordan Fan Mail “Who knew when Leonard started his recovery bulletin years ago, how pertinent and necessary it would become in the days of hunkering down from the Covid 19 virus. When one has exhausted all the available online... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery Advocate