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United States’ new war on drugs

Nixon Lives – Jan. 26, 2020 - That means a person dealing in one of these analogues — even one that is harmless — could be subject to mandatory-minimum penalties with no opportunity to prove the analogue is benign. F... Read More...

Celebrity SobrietyHeroin AddictionJan 28 2020Overdose

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Harsh state drugs laws doing more harm than good

Bail, Not Jail – Jan. 27, 2010 - So while it’s easy and comforting to think that these laws are holding accountable drug kingpins for bringing poison into our communities, the truth of the matter is much different. M... Read More...

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AI can help find illegal opioid sellers online

Like a needle in a haystack – Jan. 21, 2020 - An estimated 130 people die from opioid-related drug overdoses each day in the United States, and 2 million people had an opioid use disorder in 2018. This public h... Read More...

Jan 28 2020opioids

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Low Life Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison in Opioid Trial

Was it Manslaughter? – Jan. 23, 2020 - Earlier on Thursday, Insys sales chief Alec Burkaloff was sentenced to 26 months in prison for his role in the bribery and fraud scheme. “This was an offense of gre... Read More...

Jan 28 2020Mental Healthopioidsoxycontin

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Appropriate Care After Nonfatal Overdose in Teens Stunningly Poor

Grown-ups at fault – January 14, 2020 - In the addiction treatment field, we actually don’t abide by the old adage of people having to “hit rock bottom” before they are ready to get treatment. This is somewhat ... Read More...

Heroin AddictionJan 28 2020Overdoseteenagers

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‘Bachelorette’ contestant Tyler Gwozdz dies after overdose at 29

TRAGIC – Jan. 23, 2020 - Producers of ABC’s “Bachelor” franchise said a in statement: “We are heartbroken to hear the tragic news of Tyler’s passing today. Our thoughts are with the Gwozdz family and his friends.” ... Read More...

Jan 28 2020Overdose

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Demi Lovato performs for the first time since overdose

Tearful Triumph – January 26, 2020 - She actually wrote the song just before the incident. “I tried to talk to my piano / I tried to talk to my guitar / Talked to my imagination / Confided in to alcohol / I tried and... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryCelebrity SobrietyJan 28 2020Overdose

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Opioid victims can begin filing claims against Purdue Pharma

Show Me The Money – Jan. 23, 2020 - Another member of the victims’ committee, 33-year-old Garrett Hade, said he has been sober for nearly five years after a long odyssey through addiction that began with OxyCon... Read More...

Jan 28 2020opioidsoxycontinPurdue Pharma

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Psychedelics: Can getting high improve your mental health?

Everything is Possible – January 24, 2020 - Outside the control of a lab, people began to use psychedelics for their mind-bending effects, swearing the drugs improved creativity and made them happier long past ... Read More...

Jan 28 2020Psychedelics

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Headline Press to publish Bryony Gordon’s sobriety memoir

Coming Out Party in Print – January 24, 2020 - “Bryony has never been afraid to explore the darker aspects of her reality and this book takes the power of her writing to a new level,” said Emsley. “In turn, shocking... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJan 28 2020

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America’s Favorite Poison

And Tasty Too – JANUARY 14, 2020 - As Bruenig sees it, however, there’s more to be gained than lost in abstaining. In fact, she supports stronger restrictions on alcohol sales. Alcohol’s effects on crime and violenc... Read More...

Alcohol AddictionJan 28 2020

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Motley Crue Icon Calls Out ‘Lazy Alcoholic’ Nikki Sixx

Six of one... – Jan. 24, 2020 - Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God’s world could not stay sober, unless I accept life completely on life’s terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on ... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionJan 28 2020Rehab

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Quote of the Week

“Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.” —Carl Jung ... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson reveals she was ‘killing’ herself ‘with drinking and pills’

Beautiful Decision – Jan. 20, 2020 - Simpson didn’t tell her parents what happened until she was 12. Even then, she explained, “Dad ... said nothing. We never stayed at my parents’ friends house again but we al... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryJan 28 2020

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Beauty sleep could be real

Gay Schluffen* – JANUARY 15, 2020 - “It’s intuitive to think our matrix should be worn down by wear and tear, but it isn’t and now we know why: our body clock makes an element which is sacrificial and can be re... Read More...

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Acclaimed scientist gets brain surgery for alcohol addiction

Science may one day do so...now? – Jan. 19, 2020 - Dr. Plummer tried treatment - rehab programmes, support groups, counselling, medications - but any relief was temporary. He would inevitably slip back into drinking... Read More...

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Vancouver Introduces World’s First Opioid Vending Machine

Just Like Coke – Jan. 17, 2020 - Opioid use has continually increased over the years in Vancouver, and there have been thousands of recent overdose deaths in British Columbia. The vending machine is part of an ... Read More...

Jan 21 2020opioids

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Book Review of Roland William’s “Recovery Is A Verb”

MEDIA: Book Recommendation - January 15, 2020 - The book is divided into four separate but interrelated parts, each dealing with different aspects crucial to getting and staying clean and sober. Each ch... Read More...

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‘I’m you in 10 years’: Michigan’s new anti-marijuana ads raise eyebrows

Do you want fried brains with that? – Jan. 17, 2020 - Robin Schneider, the executive director of the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, said the ad ... Read More...

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London Calling: Dark web drug dealers are targeting middle-aged, middle-class users with ‘ethically sourced’ and ‘conflict free’ cocaine

It’s Not Delivery, It’s Your Dealer – January 19, 2020 - The dark web is a thriving marketplace for the drug and dealers are trying to stand out by sharing their ‘ethical’ credentials in a bid to improve their ... Read More...

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Methadone can help people beat opioid addiction

The Cost of Living - Clean – January 16, 2020 - Megan King had long used drugs casually. But when her brother died of a drug overdose in 2010, her use of opioid painkillers, heroin, and benzodiazepines “just ki... Read More...

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Smoking linked to mental illness

Another Reason to Quit – February, 2020 - Researchers decided to find out us... Read More...

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Miss America stresses opioid education during overdose symposium

Competition for Compassion – January 14, 2020- The VCU Pharmacy student turned Miss America returned to campus Tuesday — for the first time since her win for the national title — to talk about opioid education for th... Read More...

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Twitter’s ‘Secret Drug Addict’ Talks About Cocaine at the Height of Britpop

Anonymous – Jan. 20, 2020 - When did you first engage with drug treatment? I knew in 1998 that my relationship with drugs wasn’t right, and the doctors sent me to a drugs service on Pentonville Road. I was in ... Read More...

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Demi Lovato’s Next Album Will Focus on Her Journey to Sobriety?

Long and Winding Road... – Jan. 17, 2020 - This is definitely a big deal for Demi since this will be the first album she’s released since she almost died from that overdose. What caused it was never confirmed, ... Read More...

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Ben Affleck Is Focusing on ‘Being Healthy’

New Year, New Ben – January 15, 2020 - Affleck, 47, is leaning on his loved ones for support as well. “He’s anchored himself around his family,” adds the insider. Not surprisingly, his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner,... Read More...

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Recovering alcoholic to cycle across six countries

Putting the Wheels Back On – Jan. 17, 2020 - He hit rock bottom two years ago, but found a lifeline in the charity Action on Addiction. The charity helped him get back on track and on July 12 he will be attempt... Read More...

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Fitness Instructor Shares Her Story of Overcoming Heroin Addiction

Running the Steps – Jan. 14, 2020 - At 17, I went to rehab. I was scared, but had hope that rehab would be the positive thing I needed. While at rehab, I experienced genuine vulnerability, connection, and community, ... Read More...

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Benzos ‘element’ of overdose epidemic

Meet Dr. Downs – January 20, 2020 - Doctors often prescribe them to relieve acute anxiety, agitation or to help someone sleep. Taken over the long term, they can become addictive. In older adults, the drugs have been... Read More...

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Comedian takes on mental illness

It’s a Laughing Matter – January 17, 2020 - It’s just comedians are much more likely to talk about it.” Bamford says she would love to talk to people who don’t have the financial/cultural resources to handle il... Read More...