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Fashion’s First Couple: Allegations of drug dealers, escorts and herpes medication

FUN COUPLE – Aug. 23, 2025 - In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in a California civil court, Massenet accused Erik Torstensson, her partner of 14 years in life and work, of leading a “rampant” double life replete w... Read More...

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Confronting Addiction, Stigma, and the Path to Recovery in Ukraine

NO BOUNDARIES – Aug. 19, 2025 - In times of war, the burden of SUDs deepens. War fuels substance use through trauma, displacement, and breakdown of services, while simultaneously weakening the health and social syste... Read More...

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‘I had crossed all limits’: Johnny Lever Gets Candid About Sobriety And Stardom

FAME’S LAME? – Aug. 1, 2025 - Johnny Lever revealed his past struggles with alcohol. He spoke about the exhaustion from balancing fame with heavy drinking. Lever realized the self-destructive nature of his addiction.... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety

‘SCARY’ Video shows Southwest pilot take sobriety test before DUI arrest

VIDEO – DRUNK – Aug. 21, 2025 - Newly released video captured the moment law enforcement accused a Southwest Airlines pilot of being under the influence in eastern Georgia before arresting him earlier this year. O... Read More...

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International Overdose Awareness Day AUGUST 31

EVERY DAY – Aug. 21, 2025 - Each year on August 31, communities around the world observe International Overdose Awareness Day, a time to honor the lives lost to overdose, support those affected, and work toward preve... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionOverdose

Trump Targets New York’s ‘Safe Injection Sites’

VIDEO – ADDICTS DIE – July 30, 2025 - Two city-approved “safe” drug injection sites could be forced to close under a new executive order issued by President Trump, which rips the facilities, where addicts can use ill... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductionintervention

At Caron Treatment Centers – Everyone is on Ozempic

WEIGHT NOT - WANT NOT – Aug. 21, 2025 - “I don’t think of this as doing anything wild west. We’re using something off-label under the umbrella of addiction, whether that be food, sex, alcohol, or opioids.” — Steven K... Read More...

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Warnings of Nitrous Oxide Dangers After Young Woman’s Death

TRAGIC!!! – Aug. 1, 2025 - Caldwell said her sister Meg began using nitrous oxide recreationally in college. Eventually, her years-long use grew into a costly, dangerous addiction. “She would spend $300, $400 at a... Read More...

Aug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaTrauma

This Exercise Improves Sleep The Most

SLEEP SOLUTION – August 21, 2025 - Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. 30 randomized controlled trials have revealed that regula... Read More...

Aug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMental Health

Overdose Deaths Decrease 27% in 2024

LET THE SLIDE CONTINUE – May 2025 - Annual drug overdose deaths are projected to reach their lowest level since 2019. Almost all states across the nation saw decreases; Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Vi... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAug 26 2025Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionOverdose

Can Cannabis Raise the Risk of Cancer?

TOXIC TOKE – August 20, 2025 - Cannabis smoke can seem gentler than tobacco’s, but that impression of marijuana may be deceptive. Deep in the lungs, the drug’s chemistry is far from benign, recent research suggests. ... Read More...

Aug 26 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCancermarijuana

Quote of the Week – Anais Nin

“I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depth and a great fear of shallow living.” – Anais Nin, b. Neuilly, France Feb. 1903 – d. Los Angeles Jan. 1977 ... Read More...

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Meth Addict Declares SF Needs to Ban Torch Lighters

AND GLASS PIPES – Aug. 19, 2025 - In the heart of our vibrant city, a subtle yet destructive force is fueling the drug epidemic so evident on San Francisco’s streets: the widespread availability of disposable torch l... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionmeth

Vape Store Tosses All 7-OH Products Following Statewide Ban

VIDEO – KRATOM BE GONE – Aug. 13, 2025 - According to Dr. Dawn Sollee, a toxicologist with the Florida Poison Control Center, 7-OH has opioid-like effects, which can make it seem attractive to those seeking pain reli... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionVaping

Americans Get 55% of Their Calories from Non-foods

WATCH YOUR WEENY – August 7, 2025 - Americans on average get more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Young people, aged 1 to 18 consumed even higher amounts at 61.9%, compared to adults aged 19 a... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addiction

Incline Walking vs. Running: Which Is Better for Burning Fat?

STEP SCIENCE – August 13, 2025 - The viral 12-3-30 workout trend on TikTok has the promise of an easier way to burn fat—in this case, by walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes at three miles per hour and a 12 percent ... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancy

Scott Cochran Was Snorting 50 Fentanyl Pills a Day

STILL HAS A NOSE? – Aug. 10, 2025 - “I was the worst of the worst addicts,” Cochran said. Doctors first prescribed him blood thinners before moving him up to Vicodin after they proved ineffective. But after the Vicod... Read More...

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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Recommends Treatment and Skipping Alcohol

DOES BEER COUNT? – Aug. 14, 2025 - Nearly half of all adults in the US have higher than normal blood pressure. The goal numbers for adults haven’t changed, according to the guidelines: Normal blood pressure is less t... Read More...

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Walker Hayes Was Ready to ‘Drink Again’ After Daughter’s Funeral

PAUSE - HIT RESET – Aug. 9, 2025 - He was two-and-a-half years sober at the time, but then “I drove to a bar called 55 South, and I looked through the window and there were three guys at the bar,” he continued, “And ... Read More...

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Lumberjack amputates ears and penis during psychotic episode linked to cannabis and kratom use

NO JOKE – Aug. 14, 2025 - The patient was a physically healthy lumberjack, admitted to the hospital after injuring himself in freezing temperatures. He had amputated his ears and penis, had deep cuts on his arm... Read More...

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Eminem Got Sober 17 Years Ago After Realizing ‘I’m Going to Die’

RELAPSE REDEMPTION – August 11, 2025 - After Eminem experienced a near-fatal overdose in 2007, he realized he needed to change. The “Without Me” rapper, who’s been sober for over 17 years, reflects on the life-changi... Read More...

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Happy Birthday to My Sobriety

SELF WORTH! – Aug 13, 2025 - This time last year, I got sober. I wasn’t a daily drinker, but when I went out, I went hard in the paint—Jameson by the bottle, cheap beer in between. I’d pick booze money over dinner wh... Read More...

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Pete Davidson On Addiction Affecting His Mental Health

COMIC CONFESSION – August 14, 2025 - Pete Davidson has recently explained how drug addiction affected his mental health. The Saturday Night Live alum reflected on his past drug addiction on 105.1 FM’s The Breakfast C... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety

Empowering Families: The Key to Transforming Addiction Recovery

MOVIE TIME EDITORIAL – Aug. 2025 - Editorial - We are also celebrating the release of the documentary Together: Family Recovery, which poignantly follows three families as they navigate their loved ones’ addiction. T... Read More...

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Illinois Bans “AI Therapy”

GET A THERAPIST! – Aug. 15, 2025 - The law prohibits any person or company from using AI to deliver psychotherapy services, diagnostics, treatment plans, crisis intervention, or therapeutic follow-up, as well as from... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionMental Health

Van Morrison – Caledonia Soul Music – 17:15 minutes

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 3,441,157 views since Oct 9, 2018 - I’m sober 3 years and Van the Man helped me get through the darkest times in my lifeI just read everyone’s comments dating back 10 months. So lovely. We... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner

Van Morrison – Summertime in England – Moon Dance LIVE

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – Eternity - Sir George Ivan “Van” Morrison Concert and the great band: Summertime in England, Moondance, Help Me, It’s All in the Game/Make It Real One More Time, Common One, Did Ye Get He... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner

Nasal Spray Shows Rapid Antidepressant Effects

THE NOSE KNOWS – Aug. 16, 2025 - Roughly one in three individuals with major depressive disorder does not respond adequately to at least two oral antidepressants, placing them in the category of having treatment-resi... Read More...

Aug 19 2025Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadepression

Person of the Week: Reef Karim

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Aug. 19, 2025 - Reef Karim is the rare triple threat of scientist, healer, and award-winning entertainer, who is expanding the minds of people all over the world. Dr Reef is a transformation... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAug 19 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewRecoveryRecovery Advocate

Harry Hamlin Admits to 1 Year Sober

AND HE’S VERY HAPPY – Aug. 15, 2025 - The Clash of the Titans and Mad Men star, said he “lost a considerable amount of weight” from giving up alcohol, also shared that he has been sober during different times of his ... Read More...

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