Purdue Pharma Family to Keep Its Billions

Billions and Billions – Oct. 4, 2020 - With the launch of OxyContin, in 1995, Purdue unleashed an unprecedented marketing…

4 years ago

Ireland court rules Subway’s sandwich bread is not legally bread

How sweet it is... –   October 1, 2020 - The case was brought before the court by Subway franchisee…

4 years ago

Q&A with author and recovery coach, Laura Martella

Stick with the Winners! – October 1, 2020 - Laura Martella is an accountability and certified recovery coach with over…

4 years ago

Tommy Lee was ‘drinking 2 gallons’ of vodka day

Lightweight –   October 3, 2020 - “She was like, ‘Baby, I don’t know, I don’t think I’ve ever even…

4 years ago

Ann Arbor, Michigan Decriminalizes Psychedelics

Groovy – October 1, 2020 - On September 21, the City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan voted unanimously to decriminalize…

4 years ago

Mike Tyson Knows He’s an Alcoholic but Refuses to Call Himself One

WATCH – He can call himself anything he wants – Sept. 28, 2020 - Mike Tyson was 41-1 as a…

4 years ago

10 Most Commonly Used Illegal Drugs in America

When some go High/Others go Low –   Sep. 29, 2020 -  1. Methamphetamine Number of drug reports: 417867 Percent…

4 years ago

Many Residential Addiction Centers Don’t Offer MAT, at Deadly Cost

Harm Reduction is Death Reduction –   Sep. 29, 2020 - Without it, Berry entered the halfway house unmedicated. Because…

4 years ago

How to Have Disagreement Like an Adult

Stop interrupting? – Sep. 30, 2020 - From his home in La Jolla, Calif., Mr. Chopra, 73, has been looking…

4 years ago

Documentary tells heartbreaking and hopeful stories of addiction

WATCH – Reel Recovery Film – Oct. 1, 2020 - Justin was my heart with legs. Now, he is my…

4 years ago

‘The Drug Became His Friend’: Pandemic Drives Hike In Opioid Deaths

New York Times - Real (Bad) News – Sep. 28, 2020 - In the six months since Covid-19 brought the…

4 years ago

How Many Meds Does It Take to Get Sober?

Depends who you ask –   Sep. 29, 2020 - It used to be against the law to treat narcotic…

4 years ago

In Joe Biden’s response to attacks on Hunter Biden’s drug use, I saw my own father

WATCH – I see America – Oct. 1, 2020 - He was dishonorably discharged” — which he was not. “For…

4 years ago

Costa Mesa addiction treatment CEO faces federal charges

Arrested envelopment - Read List – Oct. 3, 2020 - The massive federal crackdown charges defendants with submitting more than…

4 years ago

Quote of the Week – Paul Tillich

“Language … has created the word ‘loneliness’ to express the pain of being alone. And it has created the word…

4 years ago

When Donald Went After Hunter Biden For His Addiction, He Went After Me Too

President of U.S. Demeans S.U.D. sufferers – Oct. 1, 2020 - Even the Real Housewives know that kids are always…

4 years ago

Mac Davis, singer-songwriter dies at 78

He did it all – Sep. 30, 2020 - Mac Davis, a singer-songwriter who parlayed a string of hits for…

4 years ago

Lady Gaga and her mother offer advice for opening up about mental health to parents

WATCH – Family Values –   Sep. 22, 2020 - Gaga thanked her mother for her honesty and gave her…

4 years ago

The Quest for Medication to Treat Methamphetamine Addiction

No meth heads on the staff? – Sep. 21, 2020 - Thus began a quest to find a molecule that…

4 years ago

Courage, Creativity & Celebration: Dr. Flowers & Robin French with Dr. Louise Stanger

WATCH – Listen to the Lions – Sep. 10, 2020 -  Introducing Dr. Louis Stanger Topic: Courage, Creativity, Communication &…

4 years ago

Mexico’s drug war leaves 39,000 unidentified bodies in its morgues

But if drugs were legal...? –   Sep. 22, 2020 - Mexico’s militarised crackdown on organised crime has left nearly…

4 years ago

Delilah Montagu on Sobriety and Writing ‘Savage’ Songs About Her Girlfriend

Rising sober star –   Sep. 23, 2020 -  After finding her rhythm during lockdown with her mum and girlfriend…

4 years ago

FDA requires stronger warning for Xanax, Valium and other benzodiazepines

What a downer –   Sep. 24, 2020 - “Although benzodiazepines are very helpful for short term treatment, providers need…

4 years ago

Riz Ahmed Is Drummer Going Deaf

WATCH – I hear ya – Sep.24, 2020 - Lou finds him a sober living home for the deaf, where…

4 years ago

How can son in rehab benefit from life insurance?

Advice Column –   Sep. 24, 2020 - Dear Barry, If your wife dies first, your $100,000 insurance policy will…

4 years ago

Role of Art Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Painting the town mellow – Sep. 24, 2020 - In a nutshell, art therapy helps patients express their emotions, improve…

4 years ago

Shadow Mountain Recovery Launching New Facility In Santa Fe

Open Spaces –   Sep. 24, 2020 - The Shadow Mountain Recovery facility in Santa Fe will be joining the…

4 years ago

Man arrested with 500 bags of heroin with 2-year-old daughter in car

Papa’s got a brand new bindle – Sept. 24, 2020 - Atlantic City Police say a man was arrested with…

4 years ago

Loretta Lynn cheers her granddaughter’s sobriety after addiction battle

WATCH – Songs that heal –   Sept. 2020 - This story is raw but it’s real,” writes Loretta. “I’m…

4 years ago

Mike “Racoon Eyes” Kinney: Sobriety as Native American

With Feeling – Sep. 25, 2020 - Kinney, who currently writes for the Richmond Standard, is among a growing number…

4 years ago