August 6, 2019 Issue - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

August 6, 2019 • Vol. 7, No. 4

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The Companies and Execs Who Fueled the Opioid Crisis Should Face the Same Fate as El Chapo

OPINION: By Ryan Hampton – July 30, 2019 - During that six-year period, parallel to El Chapo’s reign, pharmaceutical companies earned billions from manufacturing, distributing, and weaponizing the American medi... Read More...

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England Failing to Tackle Alcohol ‘epidemic’

Drunxit – July 30, 2019 - Massive cuts to alcohol rehab services mean a “national epidemic” of alcohol-related problems is not being tackled, King’s College London researchers say. And people with drink ... Read More...

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Florida Synagogue Tailors High Holidays for Addiction Afflicted

The Promises Land – JULY 29, 2019 - “I feel it is imperative to offer a path to Jewish spirituality for those in the process of recovery and spiritual seeking in their secular lives,” he said. The series will c... Read More...

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NYPD Data Reveals Just How Often Fentanyl is in Cocaine

Even Once Is Too Much – July 30, 2019 - The figure contradicts a narrative being pushed by health and crime agencies, as well as the White House and much of the media, that drug dealers are routinely lacing coc... Read More...

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How a Big Pharma Lawsuit Could Succeed Where Big Tobacco Failed

We’ll See About That – JULY 29, 2019 - Big Pharma is facing hundreds of lawsuits in nearly every state over its role in fueling overdose deaths, now that it is clear that companies were aware of the harm of th... Read More...

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Woman Charged With Illegally Dispensing Over 745,000 prescriptions

Acting As If – July 31, 2019 - “Californians picking up medications at their local pharmacy should never have to worry about whether pharmacies are employing licensed pharmacists to dispense prescriptions,” Bec... Read More...

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For Years, Alcohol Was My Only Comfort. Then It Nearly Killed Me.

New York Times Feature – July 24, 2019 - At 19, I signed over custody of my son to my mother in order to join the Air Force. The rigid environment in basic training forced me to get sober, which lasted until m... Read More...

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‘Before the Meeting’ Not the Usual Sobriety Account

New Play in Massachusetts – July 31, 2019 - An environment of fellowship and support is the launching point for Adam Bock’s new play, “Before the Meeting,” ... An environment of fellowship and support is the launchin... Read More...

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Addiction Solutions in Native American Community Explored

The Trail Never Ends – July 31, 2019- “Take a look around. There’s a lot of healing that’s happening,” said Roxanne Delille, the Dean of Indigenous and Academic Affairs at Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College, w... Read More...

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New Data on Syringe Exchanges

Better Safe Than Dead – August 1, 2019 - But a recent National Bureau of Economic Research paper by Analisa Packham, an NBER fellow and economics professor at Miami University, calls that conventional wisdom into que... Read More...

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Overcoming Trauma Allows You to Live Freely in Sobriety?

Worth The Effort – August 2, 2019 - Once sober, we begin to feel our emotions clearly for the first time in a long time. These emotions have been bottled up for so long inside of our psyche that they almost se... Read More...

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‘Zombie land in New York’: Used Syringes Litter Section of Melrose

Horrifying – Aug. 2, 2019 - Santana works at the Boom Health Harm Reduction Center, which is across the street from where many gather to use drugs. He heads out of his office, five days a week, with a trash pi... Read More...

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Tattoos Can Be an Important Part of Mental Health Recovery

Painted Lady – August 2, 2019 - “For the person who chooses to get a tattoo, many times it’s a much deeper process of reflection,” says Shainna Ali, PhD, a mental health professional. “What’s the point of getting a t... Read More...

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3 People Got a 2nd Chance at Life

Third Times a Charm – August 3, 2019 - After recovering from a drug addiction that sent her on a downward spiral, Danielle Turner, 30, recently was given back her 10-year-old son, who years earlier had been ta... Read More...

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Dating as a Recovering Alcoholic Presents New Set of Hurdles

Too Much Iced Tea? – August 3, 2019 - Alcohol helped me appear cool, calm and collected when in reality I was a fragile extrovert who gave off the unmistakable air of desperation, neatly covered by Davidoff Coo... Read More...

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Former Drug Recovery Advocate Pleads Guilty to Charge Related to Fentanyl Trafficking

Nobody’s Perfect – Aug 1, 2019 - The case played a part in last month’s sudden cancellation of Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the recovery center. According to court documents, Hatch moved 1,500 grams of ... Read More...

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Binge Drinking Among Older Americans Is On The Rise

Cuervo Old – July 31, 2019 - The study noted that for the metabolism of a person who is 65 years or older, drinking two or three beers at that age has the same effect as seven or eight beers on someone at age ... Read More...

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Recovery Advocate Arrested on Drug, Assault charges

Another One? With Violence! – August 2, 2019 - Harvey is a public advocate for recovery and founded Journey House, which operates four sober living homes in Maine. According to court documents, Harvey was arre... Read More...

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Hazelfest celebrates 70th anniversary for Hazelden

Sober-Palooza – August 2, 2019 - This summer’s lineup includes over 20 performances, including comedians, inspirational speakers and musical acts spanning indie rock, bluegrass, pop, hip hop, jazz, soul, and blues. T... Read More...

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Meal Plan for People Who Have Been Using Too Many Drugs

You Are What You Eat – July 18, 2019 - I am a public health major who has been working with injection drug users and people with substance use disorders for nearly the last 10 years. My predominant focus is on ... Read More...

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Lake Worth Beach Film Festival Puts Spotlight on Recovery

Art With Heart – Jul 28, 2019 - “One day I had a moment and said to how cool would it be to do an art exhibit of people struggling with all types of disorders, including addiction,” explained Mendez. The exhibit was... Read More...

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Tennessee couple’s before and after photos of meth addiction, recovery goes viral

Coming Clean – August 3, 2019 - He made a Facebook post on July 26, showing a before-and-after photo of him and his wife, Ashley Walker, with the #CleanChallenge hashtag. As of Friday morning, , the post has 18... Read More...

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Charlotte Wincott

Perfect Choice – Neuroscientist Charlotte Wincott Joins APF’s Advisory Board August 2, 2019 - “Dr. Wincott is part of the next generation of treatment experts who will lead advancements in how to combat add... Read More...

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How an epic legal battle brought a secret drug database to light

DEA’s Secrets and Lies – Aug. 2, 2019 - She’s one lawyer of hundreds involved in a sprawling, costly, enormously complicated agglomeration of lawsuits filed against nearly two dozen big drug companies and now being l... Read More...

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Perfectly Imperfect

A Lose Lose Situation – August 4, 2019 - So rampant is the negativity arising from the ‘perceived’ faulty body size that it works both ways. People too thin are feeling the pain as well. The greetings these days are ... Read More...

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Lawmaker Aims To Curb Social Media Addiction

Facebook is My Best Friend – August 3, 2019 - The 39-year-old senator has also lobbied tech executives and regulators during his short term. He drafted a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg this year explaining ... Read More...

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Your Non-Scary Guide to Going to Rehab

IMPORTANT: For Women Only – JULY 16, 2019- For me, this is personal.When I was in my 20s, just starting my career (before I became a features editor at Cosmo), my brother was descending into what would become a... Read More...

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Quote of the Week

“In taking a single step toward positive change, the divine energy will take a hundred steps toward you. New worlds of unbelievable possibilities will open up for you.” — Joan Borysenko, PhD ... Read More...

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‘Idiot Wind’ Tells a Personal Tale of Journeying From Addiction to Recovery

MEDIA: Book Review – July 28, 2019 - Below, he talks about the book’s very long gestation, the kindred spirit he sees in the singer Tom Waits and more. When did you first get the idea to write this book? ... Read More...

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