Digital First: Effects of social media addiction, “doomscrolling”

We rely on "doomscrolling" –  June 10, 2020 - Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the State of Connecticut Sharry L.…

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‘Tommaso’ — filmmaker’s exorcism

MEDIA: Film Review –  June 11, 2020 - So many blurred lines, so much personal sound and fury being shot,…

4 years ago

Alcoholics Anonymous, struggling to reach new members during shutdown, expects surge

Time for the Serenity Prayer! –  June 12, 2020 - Still, the steps often hold spiritual meaning for participants. Several…

4 years ago

From $101,600 TV newsman to a drunk in the gutter

Reporting on a fall –  June 7, 2020 - Ed Mitchell was a successful broadcast journalist for Reuters, the BBC,…

4 years ago

Air travel is coming back, and it’s even less fun than before

Not so crowded, not so friendly – JUNE 13, 2020 - Air travel now is a matter of far fewer…

4 years ago

Couple gets 6 kids back after homelessness, drug addiction

Winners! – June 12, 2020 - Schubert and Northern were reluctant to come to Family Recovery Court in Clermont County.…

4 years ago

Quote of the Week – Albert Einstein

“You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it.” —Albert Einstein

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Kate Moss enjoying sobriety

Supersober – June 1, 2020 - Tony - who himself has been sober for 13 years - said: “Kate’s been…

4 years ago

Roy Halladay’s drug addiction exposed in ESPN documentary ‘Imperfect’

Fear Strikes Out –  May 29, 2020 - He twice had been to drug rehab centers. Once, for three weeks…

4 years ago

Drum-making path to addiction recovery

Heartbeats from the Heart – Jan. 2020 - Addiction counselor Brian Knockwood gives drum-making workshops to people in Indian Brook,…

4 years ago

Defendant Fell Asleep at In-N-Out Drive Thru – Marijuana, Heroin, and Meth Found in Car

Forgot the OUT part –  June 02, 2020 - He found a money bag in his car containing two larger…

4 years ago

Addiction thrives in these times. Recovery must, too!

OPINION: William Cope Moyers –  May 28, 2020 - In these times, just one more might be okay for most…

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Sheltering With My Boyfriend and No Booze

To drink, or not to drink??? –  May 20, 2020 - As a single woman participating in Dry January (I…

4 years ago

LSD Is Surging in Popularity

Timothy Leary’s Not Dead – June 4, 2020 - Besides age, education level was a big predictor for trends in…

4 years ago

Five years clean, Lindsey Cooksey reflects on her meth addiction

Looking Back - Moving Forward –  June 5, 2020 - About a year after moving to the lakes area, Cooksey…

4 years ago

Disordered Eating in Disordered Time

It’s Not About the Food – June 5, 2020 - Roughly one in 10 Americans struggle with disordered eating, and…

4 years ago

Marlon Brando’s Tormented Childhood – Abused by Alcoholic Parents

“STELLA, I NEED ALANON” –  June 6, 2020 - As Brando revealed in his tapes, his parents’ alcoholism leached every…

4 years ago

Saving Lives From Drug Addiction

Caring about life down under – June 5, 2020 - The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations of the independent…

4 years ago

Why SF’s new laws to force more mentally ill, addicted people into treatment haven’t been used yet

Attraction Not Coercion –  June 5, 2020 - Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who spearheaded the local effort with Mayor London Breed…

4 years ago

Children in the car? No curbside marijuana for you

Time to stop having children? – June 4, 2020 - Curbside sales of marijuana and alcohol are newly allowed in…

4 years ago

Lockdown prompts surge in Germans seeking help for alcoholism

Meet the Quaransteins –  June 4, 2020 - Germany has one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe,…

4 years ago

Inside Tennis Legend Jennifer Capriati’s Addiction

Nothing but net – June 6, 2020 - Jennifer Capriati was just 13 when she burst on to the tennis…

4 years ago

Matthew Perry: From Fame To Addiction To Getting Back On His Feet

Back in Action! –  June 6, 2020 - The show became hit. Matthew finally had the popularity he dreamt of.…

4 years ago

Seniors in PAIN: Fallout from the OPIOID Crisis

No Country for Old Men – June 5, 2020 - Dial-A-Ride offers door-to-door transportation, but demand has increased so much…

4 years ago

Indicted drug ‘counselor’ accused of dealing heroin, fentanyl set to admit crimes

GUILTY! Ya think? –  June 5, 2020 - DEA and police said Francis was a drug dealer posing as a…

4 years ago

Q&A with Anthony Brown

Stick with the Winners! –  June 8, 2020 - Since 1999, Anthony’ Brown’s passion is providing specialized treatment individuals who…

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