Do You Have Video “Gaming Disorder,” A Newly Recognized Mental Health Condition?

Wasted Minds –  DEC. 24, 2017  - Amazon listed as one of the most common items purchased along with the…

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Governor Launches Campaign to Warn New Yorkers About Fraudulent Addiction Treatment Referral Services

GREAT IDEA – Dec. 27, 2017 - “Vulnerable New Yorkers struggling with addiction are being targeted and falsely promised life-saving…

7 years ago

Rehab Riviera: Are drugs for drug addicts solution or a crutch?

Anything Goes — Dec. 28, 2017 - “There are people in the 12-step community who tell their own, ‘You have a…

7 years ago

How one woman became local hero of the opioid

Doing a Life Saving Deed — Dec. 29, 20167 - As the opioid crisis worsens, Lori Erion is finding success…

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Staring Down Addiction and Fending Off Harmful Voices

AA Not the Only Way... — DEC. 28, 2017 - “I went to war with addiction,” Mr. Wilson said. There,…

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Drug and alcohol treatment facility proposed at Aspen Institute site in Maryland

The Right Side of History — Dec. 30, 2017 - Recovery Centers of America is in negotiations with the Aspen…

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Dr. Phil’s Show Denies Claims That Guests Were Encouraged to Use Drugs and Alcohol

All for Higher Ratings? – Dec. 29, 2017 - STAT and The Boston Globe published an exposé on Thursday, which includes…

7 years ago

Industry struggling to get clean

Most Rehabs Practice Best Practices — Dec. 29, 2017 - California’s notoriously hands-off approach to regulating the industry — still predominantly…

7 years ago

How Proust Can Change Your Life

Recommended Book for the Year – Dec. 2017 - This is a genius-level piece of writing that manages to blend literary…

7 years ago

Opioid Policy Becomes Personal After Husband’s Death

Death Doesn't Take a Holiday — Dec. 29, 2017 - Joe Thompson’s struggle with opioids started in 2004. After he was…

7 years ago

What Does Tyler Perry, the 12-Steps of AA & Bhutan Have In Common?

We're All Connected – 12/24/2017 - Angela Davis was on her game, focused, attentive and present in the room and…

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Dr. Phil says he rescues people from addiction. Some say his show puts guests’ health at risk

Ratings Mean More Than Anything? – DECEMBER 28, 2017 -  TV viewers, however, didn’t see the setup for this shocking…

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Teens and Antidepressants: The Case for Holistic Treatment

Naturally – Nov. 16, 2017 - In some cases, antidepressants are a necessary tool. They address the physical and mental…

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Alcohol level in air at frat party registers on Breathalyzer

Amstel House –  Police say there was so much alcohol being consumed at a college fraternity party in Maryland the…

7 years ago

Advanced Sober Living Partners with Local Content Marketing Firm

Center on Calls – Dec. 21, 2017 - BizIQ assists its clients by using a series of complex techniques to…

7 years ago

‘Booze ripped my family apart and nearly killed me’

Sobriety to the Rescue? – Dec. 21, 2017 - Three years ago she decided it was time to take control…

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Acting chief of staff and general counsel for drug czar suddenly dismissed

He's Fired – Dec. 21, 2017 Sources familiar with the shake-up at the agency question whether the administration is truly…

7 years ago

Drug recovery center placed in receivership due to finances

Too Many Addicts? –  Dec. 20, 2017 - Over the past three years, their budget has more than doubled,” said…

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‘pill mill,’ Pa. doctor prescribes millions of opioids, 5 patients die

Do No Pharma – Dec 21, 2017 - “My office will relentlessly pursue medial professionals who divert prescription drugs from…

7 years ago

Hi-tech treatment now possible for opiate addiction

Pharma to the Rescue – Dec. 22, 2017 - It’s an implant – inserted in the fatty tissue of the…

7 years ago

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober and A Short History of Drunkenness

MEDIA: Book Review –  Dec. 20, 2017 - She writes about her addiction with admirable honesty, and in a tone…

7 years ago

In Praise of William James

MEDIA: Book Review –  The Enthusiast, By JOHN WILLIAMS - DEC. 20, 2017 -  I began to verbally annotate everyday life…

7 years ago

Will Blacks Also Get Treatment Not Jail For Opioid Addiction?

Opinion by Earl Ofari Hutchinson –  Dec. 23, 2017 -  The truth that Trump and Sessions would never admit is…

7 years ago

Why Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ Is One Of The Worst Shows of 2017

MEDIA: Suicide Cable –  Dec. 21, 2917 - It’s certainly easy to be seduced by the suave tempo of 13…

7 years ago

Who forced cigarette companies to run anti-smoking ads?

That Remind People to Smoke? –  Dec. 24, 2017 - In the end, the industry succeeded in avoiding the statements…

7 years ago

How is axis different?

Let's Take a Meeting –  Dec. 2017 - AXIS is designed as an intensive 3-day event that brings together individuals from…

7 years ago

Richmond’s board’s action will delay drug treatment

Not the Solution – Dec. 22, 2017 - On Aug. 1, the doors opened at the McShin Foundation, offering a…

7 years ago

Mom recovering from drug addiction gets early Christmas surprises

 Something to Rejoice – Dec 22, 2017 - Standing beneath a towering Christmas tree in Bucks County’s former courthouse, she…

7 years ago

Drug Overdoses Kill 63,600 Americans in One Year

58,220 Died in Viet Nam, 1964-1975. Who is the Enemy now? –  December 21, 2017 - Roughly 40 million Americans still…

7 years ago

OxyContin clan launches major campaign to counter critics

What Me Worry? –  DECEMBER 22, 2017 - “We manufacture prescription opioids,” reads one of the ads, a full-page spread…

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