New Haven Students Make Film about War on Drugs OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES – July 6, 2024 - This spring, a group of New Haven students documented the episode’s impact on the neighborhood where some of them live and have family in a 45-minute film. “It destr... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 9 2024War On Drugs
Robert Towne, Screenwriter ‘Chinatown’ & ‘Bonnie and Clyde’, Dies at 89 CONVERSATIONS MATTER – July 2, 2024 - Mr. Towne’s Academy Award was part of a phenomenal run. He was nominated for best-screenplay Oscars three years in a row; his “Chinatown” win, in 1974, came between nomina... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 9 2024life expectancy
Zac Efron: “There Was Something Lacking, Some Sort of Hole…” FILL IT WITH LOVE – June 30, 2024 - The High School Musical star added, “I mean, you’re in your 20s, single, going through life in Hollywood, you know? Everything is thrown at you. I wouldn’t take anything bac... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 9 2024
Valerie Bertinelli Celebrates Six Months of Sobriety WELCOME ABOARD – July 4, 2024 - Bertinelli’s boyfriend, writer Mike Goodnough, revealed that they’ve been on the same journey together. He commented on her post, “Funny how we both just randomly decid... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 9 2024
Shifty Shellshock Talked Sobriety Months Before Fatal OD VIDEO – REMEMBERING SETH BINZER – JULY 5, 2024 - Late Crazy Town frontman was sober and happy a few months before his accidental drug overdose ... and seemed committed to staying on the wagon. Shifty’s friend and s... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 9 2024Overdose
Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern On His Sobriety THE TASTE OF RECOVERY – June 29, 2024 - “Bizarre Foods” TV host Andrew Zimmern has been sober for 32 and a half years, and often uses his platform to talk about mental health; he’s vocal about his experience o... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 9 2024RecoveryRehab
Patients on These Antidepressants Likely to Gain Weight VIDEO – HAPPILY PLUMP? – July 2, 2024 - Users of escitalopram (which is sold under the brand name Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) were 10% to 15% more likely to gain at least 5% of their base... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadepressiondiet sodaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 9 2024
Comedian Learned Her Son’s Struggle with Drugs Wasn’t ‘Rebelliousness’ FUNNY PUNCH LINE? – July 6, 2024 - In April 2019, after his parents confiscated cash he’d planned to use for drugs, Luka became enraged, shattering a glass against a wall. He spit in his mother’s face and trie... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 9 2024
Man to Bike 429 Miles to Share His Free Recovery Program VIDEO – NO FLAT TIRES – July 1, 2024 - LT Weaver, a person in recovery and founder of the nonprofit Recovering Addict, is pioneering a different approach that emphasizes peer-oriented practices. In September, Natio... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 9 2024RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Dean McDermott Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety DOING THE RIGHT THING – July 2, 2024 - On July 1, the Canadian actor, 57, shared a photo of a countdown board on Instagram alongside a card that read, “You are literally the most amazing person. A special than... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 9 2024
People Rush to Save Man from Overdosing VIDEO – ALMOST DEAD – July 1, 2024 - Sarah Nazorek remembers the scary experience when she saved her son from an overdose by using Narcan. One of the people sent us the video as others worked to wake up the un... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionJuly 9 2024OverdoseRecovery
Drunk Driver in Crash That Left 3 Dead wrote ‘The Sober Addict’ VIDEO – PRISON FOR LIFE! – July 5, 2024 - Daniel Christopher Hyden, 44, has been arrested and charged with drinking under the influence after he allegedly drove his truck through the Water Street and Jackson Street... Read More...Alcohol AddictionBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 9 2024Trauma
2nd Female Celebrity ‘Linked to Matthew Perry’s Death’ OH THE EVIL WEB WE WEAVE... – July 4, 2024 - The investigation now includes the LAPD, the US Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Inspection Service. Through the investigation, officials are hopin... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionJuly 9 2024
Mötley Crüe Rocker Nikki Sixx Celebrates 23 Years Sober DESERVEDLY SO BRAVO – July 4, 2024 - Still living a full life, the Heroin Diaries author continues to tour the world with his band, writes new music and has been getting involved in more TV and film projects, ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 9 2024sobriety
Quote of the Week by Auguste Rodin “Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” — Auguste Rodin, 1840-1917 ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 9 2024quote of the week
Singer-songwriter RAYE Opens up About Her Sobriety VIDEO – WATCH WITH WONDER – June 26, 2024 - At 26 years old, singer-songwriter RAYE made history at the 2024 BRIT Awards when she won a record-breaking six trophies in one night, including Song of the Year for “Esc... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 2 2024
Comedy Show Aims to Break Stigma About Addiction VIDEO – LAUGH A LITTLE – June 22, 2024 - The show has passed and was intended to entertain, educate and inspire the audience. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jml3Dkdjw ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 2 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Nurse Arrested after Prescribing Over 1.5 Million Adderall Pills VERY FOCUSED – June 26, 2024 - Investigators said that because her pay was based on “patient load,” she sought to “maximize her profits” by neglecting to provide patient consultation, time or medical services ... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 2 2024
‘Doing’ Addiction’ The Fear Of Slowing Down Do-b, Do-b, DON’T – June 26, 2024 - For many people, taking a break is a welcome chance to recharge and unwind. For others, the thought of slowing down can stir feelings of anxiety, fear and a sense of looming... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 2 2024RecoveryRehab
Addiction Treatment Takes a Village AUDIO – ALL THINGS CONSIDERED – June 26, 2024 - On this edition of On The Record we talk with Eva Williams and Coleen Smith of Willamette Family about the best ways to treat addiction and create a support netw... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 2 2024RecoveryRehab
Achieving Sobriety Through Art SOBRIETY IS ART – June 26, 2024, Drew Fowler is an artist living in South New Jersey who creates abstract fluid art. His pieces are striking, vibrant, colorful and as he describes them “inspired by joy”... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 2 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsobriety
Cannabis Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes GUMMIES TOO? – June 21, 2024 - “What we found is that cannabis use is not harmless in the context of COVID-19. People who reported yes to current cannabis use, at any frequency, were more likely to require hos... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 2 2024marijuanapotweed
Patients Warn About Extreme Dangers of Weight Loss Drugs VIDEO – CRIMINAL!!! – June 27, 2024 - A Louisville woman claims a popular weight loss drug she was prescribed for Type 2 diabetes almost killed her. WDRB Investigates started digging into the serious... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionfood addictionJuly 2 2024
Should ‘Addictive’ Social Media Be Regulated? VIDEO – NOT THIS SITE – June 26, 2024 - Dr. Anna Lembke, medical director of addiction medicine at Stanford University, explains how constant connection can be harmful and why governments, companies and families sh... Read More...Addiction Recoverycell phoneinternetinterventionJuly 2 2024Smartphone Addiction
Doctor Convicted for Prescription Practices: Gets 300 year Sentence VIDEO – OPIATES ON PARADE – June 22, 2024 - A Maine doctor could be sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for her practices of overprescribing opioids. Dr. Merideth Norris, 53, of Kennebunk, was co... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 2 2024opioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontin
North Carolina Gives Approval to Legalizing Medical Marijuana I’M NOT FEELING WELL – June 20, 2024 - Medical cannabis products are legal in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. More than 20 states allow the d... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 2 2024marijuana
Jersey Mom Talks About Her Heroin Addiction STARTED WITH A SURGERY – June 27, 2024 - I first met Tammy about 17 years ago. Her kid and my kid were in a sport together. For several years, our kids played together or against each other. Once our kids grew... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionHeroin AddictionJuly 2 2024
The ‘False God’ of Addiction INSTANT GRATIFICATION – June 27, 2024 - One of my favorite shows is a weekend show called “Freakonomics.” On Father’s Day, they were reporting on the opioid addiction epidemic and interviewing Dr. Stephen Lloy... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 2 2024
This Run Club is for People in Recovery SAVING YOU A PAIR OF SNEAKERS – June 20, 2024 - When Kellen Matthews heard a doctor at his addiction rehab program say that running can give you a high similar to that of drugs, it grabbed his attention. He ha... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 2 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Smoking-Cessation for People With Mental Health Conditions IS VAPING BETTER? – June 28, 2024 - “One thing that was evident when I was in hospital for treatment was that almost everyone smoked,” he told Filter.“ It was clear that this was the norm, and little or no eff... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 2 2024Mental Healthsmoking