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Tiger Woods Pocket Filled with the Hydrocodone Pills at Crash

VIDEO – REHAB BOUND – Mar. 31, 2026 - After the crash, the five-time Masters winner was “sweating profusely” and his movements appeared “lethargic and slow” as he spoke with deputies. The 50-year-old also told deputi... Read More...

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How Do Doctors Treat Mothers with Addiction?

VIDEO – CAREFULLY – April 3, 2026 - Women that use substances such as drugs, alcohol or tobacco have higher risks for stillbirths, according to The National Institute on Drug Abuse. Other outcomes include a premature... Read More...

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Less Meat & More Plants – Live Longer

SALAD DAYS – April 1, 2026 - The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein o... Read More...

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Lizzo Two Months Sober From Alcohol

VIDEO – WHAT ABOUT WEED? – April 2, 2026 - Lizzo is feeling good as hell—and is sharing the latest reason why. The “About Damn Time” singer revealed her two-month sobriety from alcohol in the form of a meme ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Buzz Aldrin

“I know the sky is not the limit, because there are footprints on the Moon—and I made some of them! So don’t allow anyone to denigrate or inhibit your lofty aspirations. Your dream can take you higher and much farther t... Read More...

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Gen Z is the Most Alcohol‑Averse Generation

HAPPY DAYS – Mar. 22, 2026 - A growing number of Americans are opting out of having a “beveragino,” with Gen-Z leading the pack on sobriety, according to a new survey by Lending Tree. The report, which surveyed dr... Read More...

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Drug Overdose Deaths Fall

LIFE MATTERS – Mar. 23, 2026 - The number of overdose deaths fell by nearly 3% from 2022 to 2023, the first year-over-year decline the CDC has recorded since 2018. Preliminary estimates suggest that 76,516 Americans ... Read More...

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The Cocaine Comeback EXPLAINED

IT WORKS? – Mar. 26, 2026 - “There is no medication for cocaine or methamphetamine,” said Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. “Everything under the sun has been te... Read More...

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Sobriety Helps Fan to Attend England World Cup Games

GOAL! – Mar. 26, 2026 - A recovering alcoholic has made his childhood dream come true by getting tickets to watch every England match in this year’s World Cup after going sober. Darren Thompson funded the tournament ... Read More...

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Can Exercise Offset the Risks of Alcohol?

AT THE START – Feb. 27, 2026 - Emerging research suggests that people who meet physical activity guidelines tend to have lower mortality and liver disease risk than inactive drinkers. But exercise doesn’t erase alcoh... Read More...

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Doctor Dismissed Brain Tumor Symptoms for 10 Years

JUST A HEADACHE – March 23, 2026 - A young dad was told he had just days to live after doctors spent a decade dismissing his symptoms. Luke Taylor endured severe headaches for 10 years. They were so bad that he would... Read More...

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Hunter Montgomery Marks 19 Years of Sobriety

SOBER BACHELOR – March 25, 2026 - Bachelor Nation fans first met Hunter Montgomery on Season 17 of “The Bachelorette,” and he has continued to share his journey with followers on social media. While Hunter often post... Read More...

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How Technology Is Transforming No- and Low-Alcohol Wine

TOASTS DON’T CLINK FLUTES? – Mar. 26, 2026 - Alcohol, once a defining feature of wine, is now being removed by brands large and small, premium and entry level, in response to the growing thirst for no- and low-alcoho... Read More...

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Opioid Use and Overdoses Plummet on Long Island. Here’s why!

PROGRESS – Mar. 26, 2026 - (photo-Massapequa resident Tricia Ragusa, a mother and educator, is in recovery from opioid addiction) Far fewer people are using opioids than a decade ago, surveys indicate, and substance ... Read More...

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Addiction Linked to Inconsistent Decision-making

AUDIO – MAKE UP YOUR MIND - STOLI or FINLANDA – Mar. 26, 2026 - Scientists have argued that individuals with more severe substance use become less sensitive to negative consequences such as health problems or financi... Read More...

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Using AI to Identify Key Factors in Addiction Recovery

CHAT WITH A LAPTOP – Mar. 27, 2026 - “It would have been virtually impossible to analyze so many treatment records without AI/ML assistance,” Becker said. Based on the findings, Becker recommends that state govern... Read More...

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Research Says Companies Could Make Social Media Less Addictive

BUT WILL THEY? – Mar. 27, 2026 - Two court verdicts this week spotlight the risks for teens from using social media — focusing on not just the content but the design of the platforms. A California jury held Google... Read More...

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Self-Love Is the Missing Link in America’s Mental Health and Addiction Crisis

DR. DONNA MARKS – March - 2026 - Rising addiction and mental health challenges worldwide are prompting new questions about what is truly driving the crisis. While many solutions focus on treatment, a growing conversa... Read More...

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Call To a Higher Consciousness – Larry Coryell

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – The BIG 3, A Love Supreme (Coltrane) - The Creator Has a Master Plan (Pharaoh Sanders) and Call to a Higher Consciousness. Transcend your mind. Larry Coryell was an innovator and guitar ge... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Sonnee Weedn

STICK WITH THE WINNERS? – March 31, 2026 - Dr. Sonnee D. Weedn is a clinical, forensic and neuropsychologist. She has been in private practice for 46 years with offices in Novato and Newport Beach, CA. She is the aut... Read More...

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Natasha Lyonne Updates Fans After Relapse

ONE UPDATE AT A TIME – Mar. 24, 2026 - “Proud to report this kid is doing a whole lot better & back on her feet. Want to thank our recovery communities & the fans who stood by & were so supportive,” the “... Read More...

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Lamar Odom Tells How ‘late brother’ Kobe Bryant Helps His Sobriety

LIFE WINNING ASSIST – Mar. 27, 2026 - Lamar Odom is “56 or 57 days” sober, the former NBA star exclusively tells Page Six. “No alcohol, no pot, no marijuana. And I’m just to grow mentally and spiritually. I... Read More...

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Parents of Social Media Victims After Trial: ‘This is not over’

INSTA-DANGER ZONE – Mar. 25, 2026 - “This is not over — we know this is a long game,” said Juliana Arnold, the mother of 17-year-old Coco, who died in 2022 of fentanyl poisoning after trying to buy Percocet on social... Read More...

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Sheriff Releases Statement on Tiger Woods Car Crash and DUI Arrest

PUTTS – Mar. 27, 2026 - During the investigation, law enforcement said Woods showed signs they described as impaired behavior and failed multiple field sobriety tests. However, an alcohol breath test reportedly regis... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr. at 60 – Life advice from the actor who fought drug addiction and became a Hollywood legend

BRAT PACK ALUMNI – Mar. 14, 2026 - Robert Downey Jr. was born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, New York. He grew up in a household deeply connected to filmmaking. His father, Robert Downey Sr., was a writer and ... Read More...

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How Mental Health Treatment Saved My Life

GRIEF HURTS – March 24, 2026 - Faced with grieving the tragic death of a close friend and bandmate a few years after losing her father, Chris Cornell, mental-health advocate Lily Cornell Silver explains how she turne... Read More...

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Wake Up, You’re Not Broken – A Guide to the First 30 Days of Sobriety

VIDEO – REPAIRING YOUR SELF – Mar.23, 2026 - Tune in to In the Mix for an empowering and timely conversation! Recovery Expert & Author. Marci Hopkins, an award-winning TV host, nationally recognized motivat... Read More...

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Rob Lowe Helped Nate Bargatze Realize He Had a Problem with Alcohol

WARNING SHOT – Mar. 23, 2026 - The comedian says that Lowe’s comments helped him understand that there are different levels of alcohol use disorder beyond just “waking up drinking shots of vodka” “The level where you... Read More...

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Meta and YouTube Guilty

META VERDICT – March 25, 2026 - Meta misled users about the safety of its social apps when it comes to children being targeted by online predators. A day later, a jury in L.A. ruled against Meta and Google’s YouTube ... Read More...

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Rehab Facility That Treats Tech Addiction Like Heroin

BETTER GET MORE BEDS – Mar. 24, 2026 - At age six, Sarah Hill was handed her first iPad by her parents, which she used to play games like Angry Birds and Minecraft whenever she was bored. By age 21, the Alabama nativ... Read More...

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