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Social Media, Gaming Addiction Linked to Emotions

I SECOND AND THIRD THE EMOTION – Dec. 20, 2022 - Although many adolescents can use social media or game without issues, it can become problematic and compulsive for some. For those affected, the addictive behav... Read More...

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Woman Turns Recovery Journey Into Literary Career

VIDEO – PUBLISH AND LIVE – Dec. 19, 2022 - “Writing is my therapy,” she says. “If you’re new to recovery and you pick this book up, it will kind of guide you to how the program works, what you have to do and what to... Read More...

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2 Men Break Into Sober House While Intoxicated

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT – Dec. 19, 2022 - After the argument, Williams passed out on the facility’s couch and Hill then went to sleep in an empty bunk bed. Williams and Hill did not have permission to be at t... Read More...

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The Sad Truth About Redmond O’Neal’s Childhood

STARLIGHT CAN BLIND – Dec. 14, 2022 - As a result of substance abuse, the once-promising career of the voiceover actor fell by the wayside. And drugs and alcohol became the most important things in Redmo... Read More...

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Man Smuggles Fentanyl Into Jail Inside Body Cavity

IT MUST HAVE BEEN GOOD SHIT – Dec. 15, 2022 - When that man became unresponsive, officials say Gonzales initially ignored concerns of other men in the cell who wanted to call for help, but ultimately rele... Read More...

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Addiction Clinic to Motivate Patients With Financial Rewards

WORTH EVERY DOLLAR – Dec. 20, 2022 - The Kalispell clinic is allowed to use $300,000 of their grant in a 20-week treatment course. During that time, participants could get gift cards or vouchers worth up... Read More...

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Brooke Shields and her leading man Christopher Atkins Chat Nudity on Set and Sobriety Journey

VIDEO – WHAT A LIFE – Dec. 20, 2022 - Shields - who had a body double for nude scenes - remembered thinking: ‘Why do I have to look at this? I’d never seen one before. I’m not going to start now.’ Shields and Atk... Read More...

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Marijuana Advocates Stunned After McConnell Opposition

LEGALIZE BANKING – Dec. 21, 2022 - The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill unveiled Tuesday includes all kinds of expenditures, but it does not include the SAFE Banking Act, a bipartisan measure that would undo... Read More...

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TikTok Influencer Who Fought Drink and Drug Demons Determined to Help Other Addicts

SHE GOT GAME – Dec. 23, 2022 - “I became an alcoholic in my late teens and early 20s and joined the rave scene. I then started taking ecstasy four or five times a week, and alcohol basically every day for years... Read More...

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Rufus J Davis Jr.’s New Book

MEDIA: NEW BOOK – Dec. 22, 2022 - The book allows readers to understand that drug addicts are not degenerates but normal people who took foolish decisions which led them to a very dark place. The book ma... Read More...

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The Art of Dying By Peter Schjeldahl

AUDIO – ONE MAN’S STORY – Dec. 23, 2019 - I got the preliminary word from my doctor by phone while driving alone upstate from the city to join my wife, Brooke, at our country place. After the call, I found myself ov... Read More...

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Coping With Mental health Issues During the Holidays

VIDEO ONLY – Dec. 21, 2022 - Time to take care and help others. Click@KMVT ... Read More...

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Pooja Bhatt Celebrates Six Years Of Sobriety

PROUD AS PAPADAM – Dec. 23, 2022 - Pooja Bhatt recently also celebrated 31 years of Sadak with a special throwback post. “The fact that I am in Ooty shooting for a new show in the same location where we ... Read More...

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Book Says Use Cooking to Cope With Addiction

FRY – NOT GET FRIED – Dec. 22, 2022 - “When women are substance abusers or alcoholics, you lose not only that woman, but you lose that generation of her children,” Fox said. “And I feel very strongly that when women... Read More...

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Rehab CEO Comes Under Intense Questioning

VIDEO – SO GUILTY – Dec. 22, 2022 - The business conduct of addiction rehabilitation facilities was under the microscope this week as the State Commission of Investigation held a public hearing on illicit business... Read More...

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Holly Ramsay Celebrates 2 Years Sober After Hitting ‘Rock Bottom’

COOKING UP LOVE – Dec. 2022 - “Today marks two years since I last had alcohol,” Ramsay wrote on Wednesday. “Two years ago today I hit rock bottom, I was terrified. I certainly didn’t think I would be whe... Read More...

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Our Governments Are Addicted to Addiction

TAXES TRUMP QUITTING – Dec. 17, 2022 - Alcohol is one of the five most addictive substances according to many studies. Other drugs that typically make the inglorious list are heroin, cocaine, nicotine an... Read More...

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Fentanyl Causes Rise in TEEN Deaths

WHAT A WAY TO GO :( – Dec. 22, 2022 - In September, Melanie Ramos, 15, died from a suspected fentanyl overdose after taking a fake Percocet. Alexander Neville, 14, passed away from a fentanyl overdose in... Read More...

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Clearmind Medicine Gets U.S. Patent for Psychedelic Drug to Treat Alcoholism

ALCOHOLISM MEDICATION? – Dec. 21, 2022 - The patent follows the appointment of former Red Bull Canada executive Nicholas Kadysh as special advisor on the regulatory development of MEAI. Clearmind has been gr... Read More...

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TikTok star Cooper Noriega Died from Accidental Overdose

TOO YOUNG! – Dec. 20, 2022 - The social media star had been candid with his followers about his history of drug abuse, which began when he was just 9 years old. “I mean, we’re talking Xanax, Aderall, mar... Read More...

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Sobriety Over the Holidays

VIDEO ONLY – YOU CAN’T BE TOO CAREFUL – Dec. 19, 2022 - Staying safe during the holidays. Click@WTOK ... Read More...

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Wells Fargo Fined $3.7 Billion For Harming Millions of Consumers

CRIME PAYS – Dec. 20, 2022 - Wells Fargo’s yearslong mistreatment of its customers has resulted in another record-breaking fine and a warning that more restrictions on its ability to do business could so... Read More...

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Michelin Star Italian Restaurant Run by Recovering Addicts

COOKING CRAB, NOT CRACK – Dec. 21, 2022 - This centre is dedicated to helping individuals with substance disorders to recover and reintegrate into society, and it is the biggest of its kind in Europe. Ariann... Read More...

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Music & Ayahuasca’s Role In Treating Substance Abuse In Men

WHATEVER WORKS – Dec. 22, 2022 - or the first time in the center’s 30-year history, a University of California, Riverside music researcher has captured the positive impact icaros play in men’s recovery. ... Read More...

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Top Ten Ways to Practice Sobriety During The Holidays

CAREFULLY AND HAPPILY – Dec. 19, 2022 - 1. Make A Plan The best way to stay on track during the holidays is to have a plan in place. Know which events you will be attending and what you will be doing t... Read More...

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Doing The Same Thing About Overdoses and Expecting Different Results

INSANITY? – Dec. 22, 2022 - “There is something going on here that we, as a nation, are devouring drugs — prescription and illegal drugs at rates not seen in humanity — not seen anyplace else on the plan... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Marion Woodman

“Living by principles is not living your own life. It is easier to try to be better than you are than to be who you are.” – Marion Woodman (1928-2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJJMf0c2Zg ... Read More...

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Gabor Maté Asks: Who’s Crazy?

VIDEO – YOU OR YOUR NATION? – Dec. 9, 2022 - A recipient of the Order of Canada, that country’s highest civilian distinction, Maté’s work is recognized worldwide, with four bestselling books published in more than 3... Read More...

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Gary Oldman on 25 Years of Sobriety and How It Changed His Life

ONE HIP BLOKE – Dec. 20, 2022 - Oldman added that he isn’t entirely sure he’d even still be here if he didn’t give up alcohol. He then proceeded to list all the things he’s thankful for, like his wife, k... Read More...

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Jason Wahler Celebrates Three Years Of Sobriety

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE – Dec. 19, 2022 - “So proud of you! With better decisions and prioritizing your brain health will always come a better life,” he wrote. Jason’s Laguna Beach and The Hills costar Krist... Read More...

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