More Americans are killing themselves at work

Deaths of Despair –  January 9, 2020 - Last year, after a Facebook employee jumped from the fourth floor of…

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The rise in meth and cocaine overdoses, explained

Cycle of Self-Violence – January 9, 2020 - Volkow continued, “My question: Why are we as a country vulnerable to…

5 years ago

Older Adults With Addictions Need Age-Tailored Rehab

Like-Minded Individuals –  January 9, 2020 - “Boomers have been seeking purpose their whole life,” says Brenda Iliff, executive director…

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Guardians of Opioid-Dependent Kids Join Together In Class-Action Lawsuit

Protecting the Innocent –  January 10, 2020 - In addition to certifying the guardians as a class, the attorneys who…

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Alcohol Deaths Have Risen Sharply Among Women

Dark Passage – Jan. 10, 2020 - Experts said that the new findings could partly reflect the fact that baby…

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Amber Valletta opens up about sobriety

Model Behavior – Jan. 13, 2020 - In an interview with Porter magazine, Valletta talked about going public with her…

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Oregon Student Sues JUUL

Law Student? – JAN 3, 2020 - The lawsuit states Juul failed to inform consumers in many early advertisements that…

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Who Killed the Knapp Family?

Wall Street, War on Drugs, Union Busters, Robots, China? –  Jan. 9, 2020 - WHY? First, well-paying jobs disappeared, partly…

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I spent half my life on antidepressants.

Don’t Jump! – Jan. 5, 2020 - I followed my psychiatrist’s advice and went off one drug at a time,…

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Rob Lowe: Steven Tyler Played Big Role in My Sobriety

When Stars Align – January 07, 2020 - Lowe — dad to sons John 25, and Matthew, 27 — saw…

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USA alcohol-related deaths have DOUBLED in 18 years

The Quietest Killer – January 8, 2020 - Americans are drinking more. Per capita consumption is up about 8% since…

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Elizabeth Wurtzel, ‘Prozac Nation’ Author, Is Dead at 52

Fearless – Jan. 7, 2020 - The writer David Samuels, a friend since childhood, said the cause was metastatic breast…

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Portugal’s drug policy’s success stories

Dignity for All –  January 11, 2020 - “Other diseases are a result of our behavior. Some sorts of diabetes,…

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Marijuana dispensary to close for 1 day after ‘unprecedented demand’

Is that the Messiah, or just weed? – Jan. 12, 2020 - The one-day closure comes after Illinois saw ‘unprecedented…

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Brad Pitt Reveals Bradley Cooper Helped Him Get Sober

It’s a ‘We’ program –  JAN. 9, 2020 - He also joked a little about the National Board of Review…

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Quote of the Week

“Whatever you're meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.” –Doris Lessing

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The everyday medications that change who we are

One pill makes you smaller... – Jan. 8, 2020 - We’re all familiar with the mind-bending properties of psychedelic drugs…

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Officer at Oregon women’s prison accused of smuggling in heroin, meth for inmates

Behind Closed Cells – Dec 23, 2019 - On June 3, Jimenez is accused of meeting Alberts in the parking…

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This is what happened when I stopped drinking for month

I Woke Up Alone? – Jan. 1, 2020 - THE BENEFITS. Quitting an alcohol habit isn’t just trendy; it’s healthy.…

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In memoriam to those lost to drug addiction

Death don’t have no mercy in this life – December 31, 2019 - Losing a loved one to drug addiction…

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Recovering alcoholic launches resource for people trying to stay sober

New Doors to Open – Jan. 1, 2020 - Richardson said it can be problematic for a recovering alcoholic to…

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“Eureka police officer saved my life,” says recovering addict

Addicts’ Lives Matter – December 31, 2019 - Watch his story on the news:...  Full Story @KRCRTV

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Restaurateur Steve Palmer shares struggle with sobriety in new memoir

Profile in Courage – Dec. 31, 2019 - Drug and alcohol addiction began at his home in Chamblee when he…

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First FDA-Approved Miracle-Drug to Curb Meth Addiction

Speedy Results? – Dec. 31, 2019 - The research team said that the people who stopped taking opioids once are…

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Harm Reduction Approach Should Extend to Patient Smoking by John de Miranda

Less Is More –  December 31, 2019 -  Some 24 million people are in long-term recovery, having benefited from treatment,…

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Dallas Stars’ Head Coach Jim Montgomery Checks into Rehab for Alcoholism

Time Out – JANUARY 3, 2020 - The team’s decision to end my role forced me to look into the…

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The True Cause of the Opioid Epidemic

Unemployment Kills – January 2, 2019 - She was curious how the regional decline might have shaped her subjects’ politics.…

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Experts say what drives video game addiction in teens

Brain Salad Surgery – Jan. 2, 2020 - Ryan says that could compel a teen to use gaming as a…

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Cameron Douglas ‘I felt something breaking inside of me’

Everyone Can Heal – Jan. 1, 2020 - After multiple arrests for drug possession, Douglas’ most serious run-in with the…

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Mom Is ‘Free of the Emotional Addiction’ to Food After Losing 165 Lbs.

Food for Thought – Jan. 3, 2020 - Tindal estimates that she was around 340 lbs. when she went away…

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