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Man Survives Being Shot then Dies of an Overdose

IRONIC and TRAGIC – July 10, 2026 - A man who was shot during an officer-involved shooting in downtown Albuquerque last weekend has died of an apparent overdose after he was released from the hospital, Juan Ortega, 4... Read More...

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Saint Leo Supports Students Recovering from Addiction

SCHOOL SUPPORT – July 11, 2026 - An estimated 600,000 college students in the United States identify as being in recovery from substance use disorders, yet fewer than 200 colleges and universities offer formal colleg... Read More...

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Lots of Additives in Popular Snacks and Drinks

VIDEO – BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY – July 6, 2026 - Consumer Reports found that one-quarter of the products tested contained concerning amounts of additives. When contaminants were added to the analysis, that ro... Read More...

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You May Dislike the Most Effective Way To Treat Drug Addiction

REWARD SYSTEM – July 15, 2026 - Stanford team’s examination of 157 clinical trials of treatments for cocaine, including both psychotherapy and medications, found little clinical benefit with one notable excepti... Read More...

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A Sober Pro’s Master Guide to Mastering Social Events

AUDIO – MOCKTAIL? – July 16, 2026 - As a 30-year-old who is now nearly 7 years sober, there is nothing better than watching your friends collectively bin alcohol for a whole month, mostly because it means I no longer... Read More...

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Disposable Vapes Banned – Flavors Next?

HEALTHY MOVE – July 14, 2026 - “By banning single-use vapes, we are helping to prevent nicotine addiction before it starts and creating a cleaner environment for everyone,” said Health Minister MacNeil, echoing talki... Read More...

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State Says Give Back Our $73.4 Million for Rehab Center

GRANT RESCINDED – July 17, 2026 - Neighbors had picketed outside the property at 2100 S. Western Avenue and packed a town hall in April to oppose the project, with some expressing fears about drug users coming to the... Read More...

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How OxyContin and the Opioid Epidemic Reshaped American Communities

GREEDY CAPITALISM KILLS – July 17, 2026 - In 1996, Purdue Pharma launched OxyContin, a potent and addictive narcotic, with a deliberate commercial strategy. OxyContin would enter through the cancer-pain market, where... Read More...

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Nashville Police Report 6 Fatal Overdoses in One Day

VIDEO – ONLY SAD MUSIC – July 16, 2026 - More than 300 overdose reversal kits were handed out to affected neighborhoods Wednesday by Neighborhood Safety Unit Sergeant Anthony Cucci and partnering Metro agencies. “... Read More...

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“Everything’s Coming Up Roses” by Liza Minnelli and The Muppets!

VIDEO – SONG OF THE WEEK – 1980 - One of the most delightful moments in television history brings together the incomparable Liza Minnelli and the beloved Muppets for a joyful performance of “Everything’s Coming Up Ro... Read More...

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Person of the Week: John Lehr

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – July 21, 2026 - John Lehr is the star/creator/writer for “10 Items or Less” (TBS), “JailBait” (Sony/Crackle) and “Quickdraw” (Hulu). He created/produced pilots for Fox (“Team McPhearson”), T... Read More...

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Sanaa Lathan: “My Sobriety Is More Inspiring Than The Rumors!”

RUMORS NOT TUMORS – July 4, 2026 - The internet completely lost its mind after early whispers claimed that Hollywood timeless beauty Sanaa Lathan had a dramatic, heart-wrenching sit-down with wellness stage anchor Ke... Read More...

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She Lost Her Son to Fentanyl and Blames a Broken Rehab System

BLAME GAME – July 17, 2026 - When Diana Estep’s teenage son Drew became addicted to drugs, she spent hours researching rehabilitation methods and sent him to therapy-focused centers around the country. Looking back, ... Read More...

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Mom Who Documented Sobriety Journey Found Dead in Ditch

TRAGIC – July 17, 2026 - On her own social media, Rikki documented her journey into sobriety over the last few years. Last March, she shared a photo about being sober, and captioned it: “Winning at life.” Rikki al... Read More...

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Two Drinks a Day May Be Riskier Than You Think

10 MAY BE EVEN RISKIER – July 15, 2026 - Alcohol is often treated as a routine part of social life, but a new analysis suggests that even levels many Americans consider moderate carry measurable health risks. The stu... Read More...

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Nurse Gave Phil Collins a Note: ‘If you have a drink, you will die.’

HE LIVES! – July 15, 2026 - Phil Collins opens up about his past battles with alcohol addiction in a new interview with British music magazine MOJO, revealing that fellow rock star Eric Clapton once talked him into a... Read More...

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Cigarettes Are Back in Vogue

SO IS CANCER – JULY 14, 2026 - So Cai, who was 30 and had “never touched a cigarette in my life” started occasionally indulging in “a little social cigarette.” And since that inaugural cig, she’s observed an upswing ... Read More...

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Five Signs It’s Time to Ask for Help by Heather Hayes

NOW NOT LATER – July 13, 2026 - One of the most heartbreaking statements I hear from families is: “We wish we had called sooner.” Rarely do families reach out the first time they notice something is wrong. More often... Read More...

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Yummy Ultra-processed Foods Cause Heart Disease & Deaths

BUYER BEWARE – July 15, 2026 - Thousands of people could avoid dying of heart disease by reducing ultra-processed foods experts said, as a modelling study suggests junk food may be driving up to a third o... Read More...

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Embattled Facility Agrees to Pay Millions in Settlement

AUDIO – LUCKY KENTUCKY – July 17, 2026 - Addiction Recovery Care, once the largest for-profit drug treatment company in Kentucky, said it has settled two major federal legal disputes that accused the company — and it... Read More...

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NHL Star Was Confronted By Wife About Alcoholism Before Hanging Death

THE SADDEST GOAL – July 17, 2026 - Retired NHL great Claude Lemieux allegedly admitted to relapsing after 12 years of sobriety the night he died by suicide, according to TMZ Sports. Lemieux’s family had noticed a ... Read More...

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I Smoked Pot For 20 years – This is What I Wish I Knew at 13

NOT TO? – July 14, 2026 - When I was a teenager in Upstate New York, I passed joints the way other kids passed notes in class. Friday nights behind the bleachers with my friends was the only place I could exhale, an ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week by William Faulkner

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner, 1897–1962 ... Read More...

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“Pot will kill you” Episode from DRAGNET

VIDEO – PROPHETIC – 1967 - Follows Police Detective Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Officer Bill Gannon as they investigate various different crimes in Los Angeles, Forget the pot. The real stunner here is tha... Read More...

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Brain-eating Amoeba Season is Here

SUMMERTIME BLUES – July 5, 2026 - Naegleria fowleri is an amoeba that thrives in the summer months, especially in warm, still freshwater. It has, “in very rare cases,” also been detected in “poorly maintained swimmin... Read More...

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Florida County Sees 56% Drop in Opioid Deaths — Biggest Decrease in the Confederacy

MORE CARE- LESS DEATHS – July 6, 2026 - The county is being recognized as Florida’s top performer, after cutting opioid-related deaths by more than half in just one year. “There were several years, back around 201... Read More...

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Author, Speaker & Recovery Coach Releases Book on Overcoming Addictions

VIDEO – LIVE AND LEARN – July 7, 2026 - An Oregon-based author, speaker and recovery coach Joey McCollum believes that you can’t change your past, but you can rewrite your story. WATCH https://www.youtu... Read More...

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AJ Daulerio Lost a $100 Million Due To Addictive Behaviors

VIDEO – WORTH A WATCH – March 20, 2025 - AJ Daulerio is a journalist, writer, and former editor-in-chief of Gawker and Deadspin. He made a name for himself with his bold, unfiltered approach to digital media, helping... Read More...

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Over $104 million worth of illegal cannabis seized in massive California bust

WTF? – July 9, 2026 - Law enforcement seized more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis valued at over $104 million. They removed nearly 90,000 cannabis plants, confiscated 17 firearms and $220,923 in cash and arres... Read More...

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‘A message of hope’

HOPE NOT DOPE – July 8, 2026 - Using money from opioid settlements, Albany County has launched an “It’s Possible” campaign to get out the message that recovery is possible, harm reduction is possible, prevention is p... Read More...

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