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Does Hospitality Industry Have A Drug Problem?

BECAUSE EVERYBODY LOVES IT – Feb. 28, 2023 - One reason why the hospitality industry has a drug problem is the nature of the work. Many jobs in this industry involve long hours, high levels of stress, and low p... Read More...

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Why Do Addicts Fear What Can Save Their Lives?

VIDEO – THE BEST HIGH/LOW EVER – Feb. 24, 2023 - Frank Rodriguez, a former drug addict and dealer, tours Philadelphia’s open-air drug market and details the ins and outs of Narcan, an overdose reversal drug. Click... Read More...

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Macklemore Adorably Asks Daughter to Direct ‘No Bad Days’

VIDEO – DADDY ADORABLE – Feb. 21, 2023 - “I’m a little bit nervous asking this, if I’m being honest,” Macklemore says in the clip, noting that he’s taken notice of Sloane’s creative eye. “I love your visual aestheti... Read More...

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Sisters Use TikTok to Bring Hope to People With Drug Abuse

BETTER THAN DOPE—HOPE – Feb. 21, 2023 - Jones now has more than 135,000 followers who have invested in her journey. “I took this as an opportunity to make people aware of her situation and what also happens to the... Read More...

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Junk Food is Just as Dangerous as Alcohol, Tobacco or Drugs

SWEETENED TO DEATH – Feb. 22, 2023 - The PHC is calling ‘upon the public, healthcare professionals and the Government to get behind efforts to recognise the harms of ultra-processed foods’, she said. T... Read More...

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The BORG: New Alcoholic Drink Sends Students to ERs

BAD BARTENDER – Feb. 21, 2023 - The drink is comprised of vodka, water, Liquid I.V., and caffeine all mixed inside a gallon jug. “I was a Liquid I.V. ambassador so, in terms of hydrating, I would have to say... Read More...

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Can Taking a Pill Help Curb Binge Drinking?

IT CAN’T HURT. OR CAN IT? – Feb. 21, 2023 - The medication, naltrexone, has been prescribed since the 1980s to treat people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). It works by blocking endorphins — “feel-good” chemica... Read More...

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Myles Sexton’s Tips for Sobriety and Happiness

VIDEO – WE ALL CAN USE SOME GUIDANCE – Feb. 22, 2023 - “You really want to think about those situations in my life when I’m reaching for the drink, is it a long day at work? Is it a fight with my partner, or my frien... Read More...

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Drug Treatment On The Road

KEROUAC WOULD APPROVE – Feb. 23, 2023 - Bouchard also noted it’s the first mobile unit in Massachusetts to offer all three medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) — methadone, suboxone and vivitrol. ... Read More...

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‘Survivor’ Brings Recovery Into the Spotlight

A SURVIVOR IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE – Feb. 22, 2023 - As a teenager and young adult, Wiger struggled with addiction. Often, addiction starts as a result of a rough childhood or past trauma—Wiger noted that this was far ... Read More...

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14 Years Sober, Fatboy Slim’s New Podcast, Rockwater

COMMANDING HIS CAREER – Feb. 21, 2023 - His love for connection even saw him working at the Big Beach Cafe, in Hove, during lockdown. Fans looking to experience the “irresponsible lunatic” that is Fatboy Sli... Read More...

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Collusion Between U.S. Officials and Alcohol Industry?

BUSINESS AS USUAL – Feb. 21, 2023 - It is not the first time NIAAA has been scrutinized for its relationship with the alcohol industry. In 2018, the institute terminated the study meant to show that moderate alcohol ... Read More...

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Thoughts About the Overdose Conundrum

WHEN IS IT NOT SUICIDE? – Feb. 22, 2023 - The more lenient the psychiatrist is when his patient is late, the later the patient comes, leading to an inevitable situation where the psychiatrist cannot see the pat... Read More...

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Lucy Hale in Tears Talking About Going to a ‘Dark Place’ in Sobriety

VIDEO – IT DOESN’T STAY DARK – Feb. 23, 2023 - Hale took to Instagram on Valentine’s Day to talk about the importance of “self-love” and revealed that she recently celebrated 12 months of sobriety -- which she commem... Read More...

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When Yankees Superstar Darryl Strawberry Opened Up About His Alcoholism

HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FONDLY – Feb. 22, 2023 - Strawberry last played in the major leagues in 1999 with the Yankees. In February 2000, Strawberry tested positive for cocaine and was suspended for the entire se... Read More...

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How I Overcame My Tech Addiction

NO TURNING BACK, UNLESS... – Feb. 22, 2023 - How do they keep us addicted? They rely on dopamine—the “reward hormone.” Like Pavlov’s dogs, we anticipate a reward when we hear something associated with it, like ... Read More...

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Family of Man Found Frozen to Death is Suing Rehab

VIDEO – HOPING THEY WIN BIG – Feb, 14, 2023 - TEANECK, New Jersey (WABC) - The family of a Hackensack man who died of hypothermia after he was found outside the rehabilitation center where he was staying is suing the... Read More...

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Is the TikTok BORG Trend Just Another Reason for Binge Drinking?

AIN’T TOO BRIGHT – Feb. 16, 2023 - A new TikTok trend is sweeping college campuses across America and it’s certainly turning heads. The new “BORG” trend, which stands for “blackout rage gallon” is a new fad on ... Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE Interview With Hockey Legend Justin Bourne By Felicia Naoum

RECOVERY HERO – Feb. 19, 2023 - Justin Bourne is not one to live only in the shadows of his father, famous four-time Stanley Cup winner, Bob Bourne, but Justin does sympathize with his father, who like Justin, ... Read More...

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DJ Kahikina Says Sobriety Helps Him Serve Others Better

VIDEO – NEVER TOO OLD TO SOBER UP – Feb. 7, 2023 - He’s the voice many Hawaii Islanders have known and loved since 1979. Even when DJ Kahikina - real name Tommy Ching, and formerly called The Polynesian Pirate - has... Read More...

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‘Sober Mofos’ Podcast Shines Light on Long-Term Sobriety

FREE ADVICE – Feb. 14, 2023 - As the author of five best-selling books on addiction and recovery, Mr. Foster brings first-hand knowledge and advice on traveling the road of recovery. In addition to his insight ... Read More...

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Woman Arrested When 19 Month Old With High Blood Alcohol Content Becomes ‘critically ill’

VIDEO – THE DEVIL? Or Victim of Disease? – Feb. 15, 2023 - Tests were administered and it was determined the child had an alcohol serum level of 149 mg/dL which is equivalent to .149 BAC. The child was diagnosed wit... Read More...

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Break The Cycle of Secrecy Impacting Children with Alcoholic Parents

GOOD ADVICE – Feb. 16, 2023 - Alcohol misuse is defined as when someone’s drinking becomes harmful, or they become dependent on alcohol. While it might have negative effects on the drinker, they are not the only ones... Read More...

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Liver of Frat Hazing Victim Saves Recovering Alcoholic’s Life

SWEET IRONY – Feb. 17, 2023 - After corresponding for about a year, Herold and the Foltz family met recently outside of Columbus at the high school where Stone Foltz graduated. Herold was honest in sharing h... Read More...

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What is Recovery? with Ryan Hampton

VIDEO – SOBRIETY AND A WHOLE LOT MORE – Feb. 14, 2023 - Why does Partnership to End Addiction focus on supporting the parents and close family members of those struggling with addiction? Because study after study sho... Read More...

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Demi Burnett Opens Up About Sobriety and Autism

BEHIND THE LOOK – Feb. 16, 2023 - The 27-year-old then went on to talk about her life before sobriety, admitting, “I used to be drunk all day every day. I used to drink almost a bottle of Tito’s a day. I honest... Read More...

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Lucy Hale – 1 Year Sober After ‘private’ Journey of ‘self-love’

VIDEO – IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE – Feb. 15, 2023 - “While this journey has mostly been private, I felt compelled tonight to let anyone who is struggling know that you are not alone and you are loved,” she concluded. H... Read More...

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Celebs Who Got Addicted to Drugs as Child Actors

AND STAYED IN SHOW BUSINESS – Feb. 6, 2023 - Meanwhile, there are also many child actors who fell victim to the dark side of Tinseltown, sampling drugs and alcohol at a young age and eventually finding themselves cau... Read More...

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Financial Incentives Could Be the Next Big Thing in Addiction Treatment

MONEY FOR NOTHING – Feb. 15, 2023 - Contingency management on its own is likely a failing proposition for addiction treatment providers. That’s why Greenville, South Carolina-based Crossroads Treatment Centers includ... Read More...

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I’ve been sober for 3 years – an app has been key to my recovery

HOW APP-ROPRIATE – Feb. 12, 2023 - The app prompts you to post a photo and text marking your sobriety, which others can comment on, and it’s uplifting knowing you aren’t alone. I started experimenting with dru... Read More...

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