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Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans

HAPPY TALK – April 27, 2026 - The latest brain-computer interface could help people recover from severe depression. Motif Neurotech announced Monday that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a human study... Read More...

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Use Habit-stacking to Reach Your Health and Wellness Goals

MOVING ON UP – April 26, 2026 - Habit-stacking, a technique that’s gotten a lot of attention in recent years, can create a structured and effective routine when motivation alone isn’t enough.“When people aren’t achie... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMay 05 2026Mental Health

Cinco de Mayo Mocktails That Taste Like a Party

A MINDFUL PARTY – May 5, 2026 - YES, I've heard all your requests for mocktails for Cinco de Mayo, so here are the ones I make on repeat every year. Cinco de Mayo is all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients and dri... Read More...

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Addiction Recovery Workshops By Artist ‘Ventiko’

MASKS DON’T HIDE YOU – April 12, 2026 - Ventiko, an interdisciplinary artist whose work has been shown at Garage Museum in Moscow and the Museum of the City of New York, made headlines in 2018 for trying to fly with ... Read More...

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Those Building AI Say it Might be Conscious. That’s NOT the Most Alarming Part

BRAINS with a SOUL? – April 29, 2026 - Claude Mythos Preview’s large increase in capabilities has led us to decide not to make it generally available. In other words: What we just made is too revolutionary, too cleve... Read More...

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Inside Britney Spears’ fresh start After Rehab Release

VIDEO – NO MORE SNAKES – April 30, 2026 - We’re told Spears, 44, finished up treatment last night and was “looking forward to a bright future” following her DUI arrest on March 4. Another source told us that she w... Read More...

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Tom Holland: Alcohol Was ‘Getting in the Way’ of My Career

A SOBER STAR IS BORN – May 1st, 2026 - “Being an actor and living your life on the big stage can be really stressful,” the Spider-Man star who quit drinking in January ’22. ”I think that alcohol, for me personally, r... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Kurt Vonnegut

“We’ll go down in history as the first society that wouldn’t save itself because it wasn’t cost-effective.” – Kurt Vonnegut, 1922-2007 ... Read More...

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100 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl, Carfentanil Seizures Surge

WE NEED A NEW CA – April 17, 2026 - Carfentanil, a weapons-grade chemical that authorities say is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, has seen a drastic resurgence across the ... Read More...

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When David Bowie Pulled Al Jourgensen From the Brink of Drug Addiction

REBEL REBEL INTERVENTION – April 20, 2026 - “I remember on Dark Side of the Spoon, I actually had David Bowie sitting next to me, going, ‘I’ve been there, mate. And seriously, there’s no future. You need to sto... Read More...

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Fructose’s Role in Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome & Chronic Diseases

BON APPETITE – April 17, 2026 - Researchers examine how common dietary sweeteners, including table sugar (sucrose) and high-fructose corn syrup, impact human health. While both contain glucose and fructose, fructose ... Read More...

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“Live Naked AF” Explores Mindset Shift Around Drinking and Sobriety

VIDEO ONLY – WATCH FOR FUN – April 20, 2026 - A new conversation around alcohol challenges common beliefs about quitting and cravings. WATCH ... Read More...

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Mark Chesnutt Reveals He Used to Drink Half a Gallon of Vodka Every Day

VIDEO – LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! – April 2026 - Mark Chesnutt took his final drink of alcohol on Nov. 1, 2023 after years of heavy drinking that worsened after a spinal surgery in 2021. Chesnutt has opened up in the past ... Read More...

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When You Drink Diet Soda Every Day

WALL STREET PARTYS – April 20, 2026 - To learn more, we spoke to three registered dietitians to learn what nutrition (if any) diet soda provides, and what you can expect to happen in the body if you sip on it r... Read More...

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Philly’s Biggest Problems Ease

GO PHILLIES – April 21, 2026 - Homicides, poverty and overdoses fell in Philadelphia last year, while population growth and college attainment stalled. Last year, Philadelphia recorded its fewest homicides (222) sinc... Read More...

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Church Partners Offer Path to Sobriety and Purpose

VIDEO – JESUS HEALS – April 23, 2026 - Mother’s Love Ministry and Recovery Alliance Mansfield are partner programs at Mansfield Alliance Church focused on helping individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction and r... Read More...

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Now, with 6 years of sobriety, I’m less of an asshole, but still room for growth.

VIDEO – JUST FOR FUN – April 23, 2026 - When I was drinking. Now, with 6 years of sobriety, I’m less of an asshole, but still room for growth. WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly6NlM_GoEs ... Read More...

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Medical Marijuana Gets Rescheduled; Recreational Use Treated Like Heroin Under Federal Law

SERIOUSLY CONFUSING? – April 23, 2026 - ‘Historic’ shift Moving a limited number of products from Schedule I, which includes drugs such as heroin and cocaine, to Schedule III, which includes highly regulated prescrip... Read More...

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Can Robotic Moxibustion Recover the Depressive Mood?

SCIENCE MAY ONE DAY DO SO – April 23, 2026 - Methamphetamine withdrawal is often manifested not only by physical changes, but also by depression, anxiety, drug craving, and sleep disturbance. Depressive symptom... Read More...

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‘Give recovery a chance’: Push for drug-free housing gains momentum

SAFETY FIRST – April 24, 2026 - On-site illicit drug use would be grounds for eviction, though legal substances like alcohol and marijuana would be accepted. “Why is this even controversial?” Jenkins asked. “Why are ... Read More...

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‘I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism’

VIDEO – CLEVER TO DEATH? – April 24, 2026 - Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption. WATCH ... Read More...

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Key Companies Leading Innovation and Growth in the Sober Living Homes Market

GOOD FOR BUSINESS – April 24, 2026 - The sober living homes market is gaining significant traction as more individuals seek structured and supportive environments for recovery. With evolving treatment approaches and ... Read More...

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Dave Mason, Rock Hall legend – Traffic co-founder FEELIN’ ALRIGHT

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – Featuring Dave Mason, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Michael McDonald and John McFee, Tom Johnston & Pat Simmons from The Doobie Brothers. WATCH https://www.youtube.c... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Sherri Lewis

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – April 28, 2026 - Sherri Lewis aka Sherri Beachfront, lead singer of the ’80s pop duo Get Wet was discovered by Lou Reed at the legendary club Max’s Kansas City and featured in Andy Warhol’s ... Read More...

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Opioid Use On the Big Screen

AUDIO – NO COMEDIES – April 21, 2026 - 1955 brought the two-hour film “The Man with the Golden Arm” starring the notable Frank Sinatra. This highly controversial film focuses on the story of a heroin-addict named Fr... Read More...

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22 Buddhist Monks Arrested After Record Drug Bust

BUSTED! – April 27, 2026 - Twenty-two Sri Lankan monks returning from Thailand were arrested at the main international airport with a record 242 pounds of powerful cannabis. "Each carried about five kilos of the narc... Read More...

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Family Sues County Jail Over Woman’s Overdose Death

NOW WHO GOES TO JAIL? – April 19, 2026 - In May 2024, Breanna Esparza died behind bars from a fentanyl overdose just hours before she was to be released on May 29, 2024, according to a recently filed wrongful death s... Read More...

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Eminem Celebrates 18 Years of Sobriety

EMINEM IS LEGAL! – April 21, 2026 - Eminem is celebrating 18 years of sobriety. On Monday, April 20, the “Lose Yourself” rapper, 53, shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing a 90s-inspired D-Nice To tha R... Read More...

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Officials Warn of New Opioid 10 Times Stronger than Fentanyl

VIDEO – WHAT CAN WE DO? – April 23, 2026 - “Dilworth Center continues to see significant numbers of our patients having taken synthetic opioids. Fentanyl is a known problem that we have been dealing with for years. C... Read More...

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Puka Nacua At First Day of Rams’ Program After Rehab Stint

VIDEO – WAS THE REHAB IN ISRAEL? – April 20, 2026 - Nacua entered the rehab facility at some point in the offseason before he was sued in March by a woman who claims he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on th... Read More...

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