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Grandma Charged After 2-Year-Old Overdosed

WHAT PLANET IS THIS? – Aug. 16, 2024 - A 47-year-old grandmother is reportedly facing multiple felony charges following the death of her 2-year-old grandson, Amani Day, who was found unresponsive in bed next to her o... Read More...

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I Wanted to Quit Drinking and Couldn’t. Here’s How I Got Sober

FIRST HAND ACCOUNT – Aug. 19, 2024 - The thought of relaxing at the firepit in an Adirondack chair with an ice-cold glass of rosé made me salivate, the way my dog does when I pull the lid off the treat jar. Any other... Read More...

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Machine Gun Kelly Credits Teenage Daughter For His Sobriety

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES – Aug. 20, 2024 - “It started with my daughter saying, ‘Dad, you know I can tell when you’re high?’” MGK recalled, revealing that Casie was just 11 or 12 years old at the time. He fu... Read More...

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Sanaa Lathan says Playing an Alcoholic ‘Felt Cathartic’ After Quitting 6 Years Ago

VIDEO – FAMILIAR ROLE – Aug. 23, 2024 - Lathan, who previously revealed to PEOPLE she had quit drinking in 2018, says there were multiple reasons for both her alcohol intake and decision to stop. “Navigating life as ... Read More...

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Cops Quiz Brooke Mueller Matthew Perry’s Death

AUDIO – TOO HIGH – Aug. 23, 2024 - Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, has become embroiled in the investigation into Matthew Perry’s death from a drug overdose. Police have reportedly questioned the former... Read More...

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International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31

SO MANY LOST – Aug. 2024 - This is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Our theme for 2024 i... Read More...

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Details About Matthew Perry’s Death Raise Questions About Addiction

IT’S COMPLICATED – Aug. 20, 2024 - Fans of “Friends” star Matthew Perry may find new revelations about his final days both heartbreaking and puzzling. An addiction specialist at MUSC Health offers some insight... Read More...

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Man Linked to Woman’s Death Sentenced to Prison

VIDEO – TOO SAD! – Aug. 23, 2024 - A Houston man who was accused of dealing the drugs that killed a young woman is going to prison. Adam Briggs, 40, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after pleading... Read More...

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Hollywood’s Quiet New Drug Habit

MODERATION IS THE KEY? – Aug. 21, 2024 - The animal tranquilizer and club-drug “Special K” has made a comeback as a trendy antidepressant for creative elites. Unlike many celebrities’ high-profile struggles wit... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – John Cassavetes

“Say what you are. Not what you would like to be. Not what you have to be. Just say what you are. And what you are is good enough.” – John Cassavetes, 1929, New York–1989, Los Angeles ... Read More...

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Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Cancers

LOST IN THE WEED – Aug. 14, 2024 - Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed when a person has two or more of such symptoms as craving weed, becoming tolerant to its effects, using more than intended, using marijuana... Read More...

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NFL Coach Dan Quinn Supported Mike McDaniel’s Sobriety Journey

VIDEO – TEAM WORK – Aug. 16, 2024 - Mike McDaniel and Dan Quinn coached together in Atlanta, when Quinn was the Falcons head coach and McDaniel was an offensive assistant. CONTINUE@YouTube ... Read More...

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Older Adults Get No Benefits From Any Alcohol Beverage

STILL OR SPARKLING? – Aug. 8, 2024 - The researchers found no reduction in heart disease deaths among light or moderate drinkers, regardless of this health or socioeconomic status, when compared with occ... Read More...

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Are You ‘addicted’ To Your Phone?

ONLY WHILE AWAKE (OR NOT) – Aug. 26, 2024 - “It’s hard not to resist picking it up and swiping it open,” Gloria Mark, chancellor’s professor of informatics at the University of California, Irvine, who studies the imp... Read More...

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Her Son Died In His Dorm. Where was the Narcan?

WHERE IS LOVE? – Aug. 23, 2024 - This spring, Vera-Schubert reached out again, saying Bobby had relapsed. On April 12, a roommate found him slumped over his desk in his dorm, apparently overdosed from fake Xan... Read More...

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Alexisonfire’s Wade MacNeil on Sobriety

IT IS ALL GOOD – Aug. 10, 2024 - MacNeil said his own mindset on touring has shifted in recent years, after he entered a rehab program in early 2020 to address his alcohol and substance abuse issues. The guita... Read More...

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Josh Todd Opens Up About 30 Years Of Sobriety

THE COLORS OF SOBRIETY – Aug. 14, 2024 - Buckcherry singer Josh Todd spoke openly about his nearly 30 years of sobriety with Australia’s Heavy, revealing how improved his life has been since he became sober. “... Read More...

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Passenger Recovery Normalizes Sobriety With Music and Art

DESIGN, COMPOSITION, TENSION, BALANCE, LIGHT AND HARMONY – Aug. 14, 2024 - When Christopher Tait first entered recovery for drugs and alcohol, creating and experiencing music and art made the journey feel like... Read More...

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Sobriety – Falling in Love & Gratitude Over Annoyance

AUDIO – GOOD LISTENING – Aug. 15, 2024 - FIRST THING: Amy & Amanda talk about sobriety + wellness over alcohol. Grateful for Amanda sharing such a personal part of her life with us. SECOND THING: There’s a t... Read More...

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Author Shares Story of Sobriety and Faith: “Every Day Is a New Day”

VIDEO – YOUTUBE ROCKS – Aug. 15, 2024 - Author shares story of sobriety and faith in new book, “Every Day Is a New Day: A Story of Faith. CONTINUE@YouTube ... Read More...

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Awareness Campaigns Save Lives

BE WOKE – Aug. 14, 2024 - One of the most recognized national awareness and prevention resources is the International Overdose Awareness Day website, which provides extensive resources and ways to get involved... Read More...

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Overcoming Pill Addiction: Michelle Vargas’ Journey

VIDEO – REVELATORY – Aug. 16, 2024 - In this episode of Candidly with Coffee, the host welcomes back her niece, Michelle Vargas, for an in-depth discussion about her ongoing sobriety journey. Michelle, who has prev... Read More...

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America’s Overdose Capital Where Former Addicts Are Helping People Get Sober

EACH ONE TEACH ONE – Aug. 14, 2024 - “That’s the ‘Roach’s Inn’,” Richie said, as we drove past a dilapidated motel. The Coaches’ Inn - it was the kind you see in the movies. “Dead bodies found in that place... Read More...

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‘God Is Great’: Chet Hanks Celebrates Sobriety

SURE IS – Aug. 16, 2024 - “This is my sobriety anniversary,” the 34-year-old said while viewing his Twelve Steps app tracker. “Two years ago today, I was coming off a three-day coke binge where I didn’t eat... Read More...

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Five Arrests Made in Death of Matthew Perry

VIDEO – BREAKING NEWS! – Aug. 15, 2024 - “They knew what they were doing was wrong. They knew what they were doing was risking great danger to Mr Perry, but they did it anyways. In the end, these defendants were mo... Read More...

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What Is Ketamine Infusion Therapy?

SPECIAL K INDEED – Aug. 16, 2024 - Ketamine is an anaesthetic that can be used to treat depression, anxiety and pain in a medical setting. However, it also has dissociative effects - meaning it can distort ... Read More...

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Graham Nash Acoustic “Chicago” on the Howard Stern Show

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 2013 – Graham Nash told Howard Stern the story behind writing “Chicago” before playing the song on the Stern Show in 2013. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8djfZWmz... Read More...

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Richard Osman Opens Up On Lifelong Addiction

MORE WILL BE REVEALED – Aug. 15, 2024 - The popular 53 year old television presenter confessed that his issues with overeating began when he was just nine, a coping mechanism developed in response to his fathe... Read More...

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Demi Lovato Opened Old Wounds

A STAR IS REBORN – Aug. 14, 2024 - “I was filled with gratitude, and there was this sense of wonder and excitement,” she recalls. “It was very much the honeymoon phase of my career, right before the train got ... Read More...

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Potential Fraud in Health Facilities

VIDEO – IT AIN’T THE FIRST TIME – Aug. 16, 2024 - The addiction treatment center first came under fire in June after the death of two top executives, which led to the company abruptly closing its doors in Pen... Read More...

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