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Antioch Alumni Angie Bryan: Advocating for Young Adults In Recovery

Giving back - not giving in – Sept. 1, 2020 - For youth, experimenting with substances is often part of the introduction to independent living away from family. Engaging in social events that convene around alcohol i... Read More...

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Oscar De La Hoya’s wild life of addiction and now a comeback at 47

Still a Champion – Sept 4, 2020 - During his 16-year professional career De La Hoya fought some of the greats, including Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, Bernard Hopkins, Shane Mosley, Hector Camacho and Julio C... Read More...

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Q&A with LOCKDOWN Producer: Bob Messinger

Stick with the Winners! Bob Messinger’s film, LOCKDOWN: The emotional impact of Covid-19 and Quarantine, premieres Wednesday on the REEL Recovery Film Channel. Click here to register for FREE TICKETS. Bob M... Read More...

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Survivor of drug addiction speaks out

WATCH – She had to have something – Sept. 1, 2020 - Ms Owen was warned from a young age about the dangers of narcotics. But struggling with her mental health as a young adult, she began to “dabble” in party drugs as ... Read More...

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Kristen Bell and kids celebrate dad’s 16 years of sobriety ‘birthday’

Real Family Values – Sept. 2, 2020 - “Happy birthday Daxy,” the proud wife continued. “Thank you for dedicating your life to the hard and wonderful work of sobriety, so that we could share it with you. Xo K, L... Read More...

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LOCKDOWN: The Emotional Impact of COVID-19 and Quarantine – FREE! Watch at Home!

World Premiere! – Sept. 4, 2020 - Wednesday, September 9 - Sign-up Now! Watch at home, office or facility. Online or streaming. more@FilmFestivalFlix ... Read More...

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THE END OF EVERYTHING (Astrophysically Speaking)

MEDIA: Book Review – August 4, 2020 - The eye of astrophysics reaches a great deal farther now. Cosmologists calculate the curve and complete the figure by employing a potent arsenal of instruments and methodologies.... Read More...

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MTV to premiere series on teenagers battling addiction

WATCH – A show showing the reality – August 31, 2020 - That’s why she decided to let others see what the battle of addiction looks like. It’s a story that – while it may be difficult to watch, and difficult fo... Read More...

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More than one person a day died of an overdose in SF last year

American Horror Story – Sep. 1, 2020 - According to a Department of Public Health report released Monday, 441 people died of an overdose in 2019. That is more than one per day for an entire year, and an ... Read More...

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Al-Anon: Recognizing Abuse and Those Left Behind

Program of difficult options – August 30, 2020 - Societal judgments create shame when people attempt to receive addiction recovery treatment. DePasquale said that is why some people do not reach out for help sooner. ... Read More...

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New Jersey Govenor signs ‘Overdose Awareness Day’ resolution

Hymn for the Dying – Sept. 2, 2020 - “Every single life lost to an overdose is a tragedy made all the more heartbreaking with the knowledge that many of those deaths could have been prevented if more people ha... Read More...

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Addiction and overdose are dirty words. That only makes them more dangerous.

The truth shall set you free – Sept. 1, 2020 - I found out later that my parents had been harboring a dark secret that ultimately killed them, a secret that I’ve taken on the burden of owning now that they’re gone: T... Read More...

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Captain Sandy Celebrates 32 Years of Sobriety

All hands on deck – August 31, 2020 - Sandy Yawn opened up to Showbiz Cheat Sheet about her struggles as a young adult. “I was a mess,” she shared. “By the grace of God, I’m alive. No matter how much money you... Read More...

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CLANCY IMISLUND: Longtime director of Midnight Mission dies

Obituary - A most famous anonymous man – Sept. 3, 2020 - Along the way, he left a lucrative career with a Beverly Hills marketing firm to become managing director of the Midnight Mission in downtown Los Angeles’ skid... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Arthur Miller

“Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.” ―Arthur Miller ... Read More...

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Walmart Sued Over Opioids

Everyone knew! – August 24, 2020 - “Revelations concerning Walmart are not emerging because Walmart somehow chose to ‘come clean’ on its deplorable refusal to control how its nationwide pharmacies distributed ... Read More...

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87% of people with eating disorders say symptoms are worse during COVID

Feast or Famine – August 28, 2020 - The study traces 129 people in recovery or treatment, providing a detailed look at a common scenario, and it joins growing indications that those with eating disorders are s... Read More...

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Even with a license to prescribe Buprenorphine many doctors are mum

Prejudice, Knowledge, or Ignorance? – August 28, 2020 - As of 2018, only about 5% of physicians had a license to prescribe buprenorphine — despite increasing demand for the drug and an overdose crisis that killed 70,... Read More...

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Opioid crisis is ‘a product’ of U.S. health care

WATCH – Die Suckers Die – August 29, 2020 - The pharmaceutical industry’s opportunism — enabled by the backing of politicians and federal regulators — along with the emerging medical consensus that opioids wer... Read More...

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Casino Reopenings Bring Gambling Addiction Back Into Focus

LISTEN – They'll always take your action at G.A. – August 20, 2020 - But after reopening in mid-June, business is booming again, and counselors are concerned. “Since they’ve reopened, our calls to the hotline numb... Read More...

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Taste for Money is for Anyone who is Planning to Live a Sober Life

Listings and Recommendations – August 23, 2020 - Some people don’t want to live in holes anymore and want to see the light of the day. Every addict’s story is something like that. However, beating addiction is... Read More...

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‘We are all on the same team’: Police play softball with recovering addicts

WATCH – Hear the crack of the bat? – August 23, 2020 - A team consisting of officers from local law enforcement agencies in Washington County took on a team of individuals involved in recovery from drug and alcohol a... Read More...

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Chem-Free Sobriety: natural recovery from substance use disorders

MEDIA: Book Recommendation – April 28, 2020 - Each story provides answers to the following questions: When did you start drinking or using drugs, and how did it progress? Looking back, when do you think ... Read More...

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Overdose Awareness Vigil held Aug. 31

Community Caring – August 29, 2020 - As he did at last year’s inaugural event, Father Neal Longe of St. Ann’s Episcopal Church will lead the crowd in prayer, while candles will be provided by Betz, Rossi &... Read More...

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Managing Recovery in a Virtual World

Online for life? – August 28, 2020 - Call people: Most support groups will offer a phone list of members. If you like the way a person shares about their recovery, call them after the meeting and talk to them.... Read More...

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Art show features addiction and recovery

Everyone should start an “artdiction” exhibit – August 28, 2020 - SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Tallgrass Recovery Art Show this Friday in Sioux Falls is giving people dealing with addiction to drugs and alcohol a... Read More...

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Denver Reports 83% Increase in Drug Deaths in First Half of Year

Dying for that Fentanyl Feeling – August 27, 2020 - Health officials are urging people to review the resources below and be proactive about preventing overdose deaths: Find out more about naloxone and where t... Read More...

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How to Spot Alcoholism in a Family Member

They love to drink? – August 28, 2020 - Witnessing a family member struggling with excessive drinking can be fear-inducing, heart-wrenching, and confusing – especially for those who are unsure if their relativ... Read More...

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I’m celebrating 64 years of sobriety, I know what isolation does to those in recovery

Trying minds for trying times – August 28, 2020 - By all accounts, the number of relapses nationwide has increased since March, as have the numbers of accidental overdoses and suicides. There is little wonder that we... Read More...

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September Song

Musical Interlude – Earth, Wind & Fire - September - official video “September” is a song by the band Earth, Wind & Fire released as a single in 1978 on ARC/Columbia Records. “September” reached No. 1 on... Read More...

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