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Doctor warns of ‘triangle of death’ where popping a pimple ‘could kill you’

NO PINS EITHER – Aug. 22, 2025 - This everyday grooming practice “could kill you”, the medical expert warned. Squeezing pimples is a habit many perform without a second thought. While it’s typically safe, there are s... Read More...

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How Addictive is Ultra-processed Food?

SAME AS MORPHINE? – Aug. 22, 2025 - Researchers have long suspected that ultra-processed foods – such as packaged snacks, sugary beverages, and fast food – have addictive qualities. A growing body of evidence now ind... Read More...

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Broccoli Has Protective Effect Against Colon Cancer

MAMA WAS RIGHT – Aug. 21, 2025 - The researchers analyzed data from over 17 studies, comprising a total participant pool of 639,539, with 97,595 cases of colon cancer. Including 20–40 grams of cruciferous veggies has... Read More...

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Service Dog Company Brings New Approach to Addiction Recovery

DOG GOD DOG – Aug. 1, 2025 - She says sobriety unveiled past trauma she hadn’t yet healed from, so when someone suggested a service dog to help with her PTSD, she jumped at the suggestion. “The value of a service ... Read More...

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New Drug Could Block Pain Without Addiction Risks

NO PAIN, MORE SANE – Aug. 22, 2025 - Pain management providers use a combination of evidence-based treatment options that involve medications, therapy, injections, and specialized procedures to improve pain. But some... Read More...

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‘The Reservoir’: Drunk Seeks Sobriety with Grandparents’ Help

AUDIO – GREAT SHOW – Aug. 22, 2025 - Josh is at rock bottom: dropped out of college, kicked out of his halfway house, unsure how he got to the park where he just woke up and ignorant of where the deep, bleeding gash ... Read More...

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Kaitlyn Bristowe “Got a Little Addicted” to Pain Meds After Boob Job

FEELING TOO GOOD – Aug. 22, 2025 - “I thought I’d be fine and forgot my whole pill taking schedule and got a little addicted to pain meds,” Kaitlyn wrote in an Instagram. The 40-year-old also urged fans to “trust” th... Read More...

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LOVING YOU from Stephen Sondheim’s Passion

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 105,349 views since Mar 6, 2013 - Sondheim wrote the 1994 Tony Award-winning musical with James Lapine. Broadway stars Melissa Errico, Judy Kuhn and Ryan Silverman and musical direct... Read More...

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Stephen Sondheim’s SEND IN THE CLOWNS with Dame Elizabeth Taylor

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 185,697 views since Jun 14, 2010 - This song is a performance song made more emotional and drives the words and meaning straight to the heart simply because its not sung perfectly but that... Read More...

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Researchers Find Strange Link Between Marathon Running and Cancer

RUNNING INTO TROUBLE – Aug. 19, 2025 - Some of the most physically fit people in the world may have a unique health risk. New research uncovers a possible link between marathon running and colorectal cancer. CON... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Carrie Simmons

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Aug. 26, 2025 - Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Carrie completed high school after being in several theatrical productions and went onto the Savannah College of Art Design in Georgia. Sh... Read More...

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Sincere Comedy Show About Sobriety

LAUGHS MATTER – Aug. 21, 2025 - Holding her mic in both hands, tripping over her words a bit, Alex Stringer seems nervous when she comes onstage. It’s no wonder when the topic of her stand-up show, Happy Hour, ... Read More...

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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