White People Go to Rehab, Black People Go to Jail

And Everyone Profits –  June 16, 2020 - At a Zoom meeting, all the members were talking about the coronavirus,…

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5 charged in $11.7 million Southern California addiction treatment fraud scheme

Win some, lose some –  June 19, 2020 - Most of the accused did not return calls or emails seeking…

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Michael Keaton to Star in Opioid Crisis Drama ‘Dopesick’

Pill Pushers Star on TV Show! –  JUNE 17, 2020 - “Although we were sharply aware of and empathetic to…

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The Addiction Nobody Talks About

The Money Making “ism” – June 20, 2020 - According to a study of over 1,000 remote employees by Twingate,…

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Opioid epidemic: Who is to blame?

The Smoking Gun – June 21, 2020 -  DRUG COMPANY EXECUTIVES AND OPIOID SALESMEN  June 2020 report  This January in…

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Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls on Embracing Sobriety

Johnny Be Good –  June 17, 2020 - This Must Be the Gig is joined by Johnny Rzeznik of Goo…

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Quote of the Week – George Carlin

“Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” —George Carlin

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In-Patient Treatment Centers Face Financial Ruin

Shorter Lines –  June 15, 2020 - Among other things, that made it easier for doctors to prescribe medications such…

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Kauai Has A New Plan For Its Vacant Treatment Facility

Aloha –  June 7, 2020 - But last month the county canceled its contract with Oahu-based Hope Treatment Services to…

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On the ode to recovery

MEDIA: Book Review – June 4, 2020 - But let me put it this way: If Brown wrote the list…

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20 Indications of an Addict

Addicted to Lists –  June 6, 2020 - “It’s not that bad.”At the first sign of confrontation, an addict will…

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Star speaks for the first time about the crippling drug addiction

On the Mend – June 6, 2020 - The 2001 All-Australian told The Herald Sun he was prescribed cancer-grade oxycodone…

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Road Dogg on Maintaining his Sobriety ‘I’m Lot More at Peace Now’

Wrestling with Higher Power – June 8, 2020 -“I’ll tell you what I did do, you like to have a…

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INTO LIGHT seeks submissions for upcoming art exhibition on drug addiction

Painting the town sober... –  June 8, 2020 - Clower was inspired to create INTO LIGHT shortly after the death…

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Grieving mom says lockdown played role in her son’s overdose death

Epidemic – June 8, 2020 - “He lost his job, his income, that stability that he had from working every…

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Quit Vaping: Four-Step, 28-Day Program to Stop Smoking E-Cigarettes

MEDIA: Book Recommendation – 2020 - Certified interventionist Brad Lamm debunks the myths spread by the thriving e-cigarette industry and…

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Woman with two years sobriety opens up about her relapse during the pandemic

Live and learn – June 9, 2020 - “I think it’s incredible that liquor stores are essential, being isolated at…

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Treating Teen Addiction With Compassion and Empathy

Stop before it’s too late... –  June 8, 2020 - While it may sound amazing, the entire value-based care methodology…

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From Meth Addict to Bird Whisperer

The right tweets –  June 11, 2020 - Truax revealed he began using crack cocaine before turning to meth. “I…

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Poppy Seed Muffins Could Get You Flagged by Drug Test

Danish are even worse –  June 11, 2020 - Is the poppy seed warning accurate or just an urban myth?…

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Experts say ‘overdose app’ not enough to save lives in opioid crisis

Canadian Optimism – June 12, 2020 - On its site, Lifegaurd Digital Health states that it, “has documented at least…

4 years ago

Former Playmate Ashley Mattingly’s Cause of Death was Suicide

Hard Drugs Stink – June 10, 2020 - Former playmate Ashley Mattingly’s cause of death has been revealed. Mattingly, who…

4 years ago

Joanna Cassidy supports the REEL Recovery Film Festival

The Stars Align – Actress Joanna Cassidy talks about the upcoming REEL Recovery Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STFLFhh5EFI&feature=emb_logo

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Judas Priest’s Rob Halford – “Sobriety Gives You Incredible Strength”

Confessions of a Judas –  June 8, 2020 - “Breaking The Law” has become an anthem. How do you keep…

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DJ Fat Tony spent over $1M on drugs before getting sober

How many nostrils does he have? –  June 12, 2020 - Tony is very open about his drug abuse, often…

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19 Detroiters charged in opioid scheme: 4 doctors, 5 pharmacies, 2 million pills

Let’s All Make Some Extra Cash! – June 12, 2020 - Charged in the indictment are:Dr. Beth Carter, 56, SouthfieldDr.…

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Pharmacy Chains Sink Deeper Into Opioid Lawsuits’ Hot Water

Where dime bags cost a hundred – June 7, 2020 - The pharmacies named in the suit operated 31 pharmacies…

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The Ties That Bind Us marks two years of spotlighting musicians in recovery

Musical Recovery Website –  JUNE 07, 2020 - “When you’re in recovery, you tend to recognize your own ‘kind,’ so…

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