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I’m Watching My Best Friend Downward Spiral Rapidly

HELP? – May 4, 2026 - This friend deals with a host of overlapping problems: bad sleep apnea, anxiety, paranoia, and, along with his alcohol dependence, he appears to need regular doses of kratom to function. Due to ... Read More...

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These Are The 15 Fun Non-Alcoholic Drinks I Always Reach For

GOOD TO KNOW – May 8, 2026 - In the summer, the people are out and about, hitting patios, having barbecues, and grabbing drinks after work, so I’ve become a master of the non-alcoholic beverage market (as someone who... Read More...

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Why I’m Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer at the Office

00% – May 6, 2026 - I can’t remember exactly when, only what I felt: drained. I hadn’t just hit the proverbial afternoon wall—I was slammed against it, pancaked by a car. Green tea and expensive smoothies didn’t feel... Read More...

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Man Was in a ‘Really Dark Place’ Before One Miraculous Moment Led Him to Rehab

VIDEO – THE PROMISE LAND – May 5, 2026 - In an Instagram Reel documenting 150 days without alcohol, Franky Bernstein opened up about drinking too much, feeling depressed and realizing he could not keep going the way ... Read More...

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Mike ‘The Situation’ Hid his Drug Addiction on ‘Jersey Shore’

ADDICT BEHAVIOR – May 6, 2026 - “Little do people know, right before Jersey Shore started, I just got out of rehab, like my first rehab,” Sorrentino told “Summer House” cast member Carl Radke on the “More Life” podca... Read More...

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FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes

FRUIT LOOPED – May 6, 2026 - The evidence on flavors makes this story bigger than one company. Fruit and sweet flavors are positively related to moving away from cigarettes, and helping people select a flavor can imp... Read More...

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Most Effective Medications to Treat Alcoholism

140,000 US DEATHS PER YEAR – May 5, 2026 - As of 2021, there were over 28 million cases of alcoholism in people over 18 years of age and over 800,000 cases in teens between 12 and 17 years old. Moreover, the CDC stat... Read More...

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Beyond Paradise Fans Spot Esther’s Troubling Habit That Sparks Plot Twist Fears

BRITISH TV IS BEST – May 6, 2026 - BBC drama Beyond Paradise fans have been speculating on Reddit about whether DS Esther Williams could face an alcoholism storyline in the next series. Fans see a heartbreakin... Read More...

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Eggy Playing Sober Benefit for Divided Sky Foundation – Rehab Established by Phish’s Trey Anastasio

AUDIO – LET THERE BE MUSIC – May 6, 2026 - Eggy’s approach to jamming rests on a foundation of mellow, sunny pop rock, songs with hooks that you can bring home to the parents, knowing they’ll charm the whole table be... Read More...

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What’s in that fentanyl? Plenty, including plastics.

AUDIO – DANGER STRAIGHT AHEAD – May 8, 2026 - There’s more medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer oft referred to as “rhino tranq.” It can lead to hallucinations and immobility and, like xylazine, it’s unfazed by Na... Read More...

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8 Signs He’s a High Functioning Alcoholic

HE’S COMPLICATED – May 8, 2026 - “Alcohol abuse can sometimes be confusing and difficult to spot, especially if a person appears to be capable of doing everything they need to maintain core aspects of their lives. Th... Read More...

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Tatum O’Neal’s Son Shares ‘Forgiveness’ for Actress

OH OSCAR – May 9, 2026 - Kevin McEnroe, the son of actress Tatum O’Neal and tennis star John McEnroe, is reflecting on his relationship with his mom. In “Dear Tatum,” written as a letter addressed to his mother an... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Seven Graham

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Seven Graham is an addiction and recovery professional specializing in LGBTQIA+ care, with a focus on trans and intersex clients. Drawing on lived experience and clinical training, he blends... Read More...

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IN THE ROOMS: A Memoir and Addiction-Recovery Guide Offers Honest, Insightful Path to Sobriety

By MARY ALEXANDRA CEE – May 7, 2026 - A new resource for combatting substance addiction couldn’t be more timely. A seasoned therapist releases her powerful new book In the Rooms as a candid, compassionate resource fo... Read More...

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Psilocybin Proves Promising Treatment for Excessive Cocaine Use

AND IT’S FUN – May 8, 2026 - Psilocybin recipients had a higher percentage of cocaine-abstinent day. Psilocybin recipients had a greater likelihood of complete cocaine abstinence. CUD affects millions of people world... Read More...

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USA Makes Devastating Cuts To The Addiction Science Defense Network

MORE WILL DIE – May 6, 2026 - The Trump administration’s cuts to federal addiction programs are striking a blow to the U.S. economy, not just public health. Since January 2025, nearly two-thirds of the Substance Abus... Read More...

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How Unhealthy Ultra-processed Foods are Marketed to Make Us Crave Them

AND DO WE EVER – May 2, 2026 - Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70% of packaged food products on supermarket shelves, and even more in convenience stores. Our attraction to UPFs is no coincidence. UPF compa... Read More...

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Celtics’ Star Chris Herren On The Dangers of Addiction

VIDEO – NOTHING BUT NET – May 6, 2026 - The former Boston Celtics player visited Smith Academy to speak with students about the dangers of drug addiction. Imagine being or knowing someone dealing with drug addicti... Read More...

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Female Celebrities Who Ditched Alcohol

SOBER CELEBRITIES – May 5, 2026 - Staying sober in Hollywood is no easy feat, but a number of female celebrities have successfully kicked alcohol to the curb, and for many of them, it has greatly paid off. Abstaining... Read More...

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Bill Clinton Visits Brooklyn Drug Rehab

DID THEY SEARCH HIM? – May 7, 2026 - Former President Bill Clinton was the guest of honor at the groundbreaking of a new drug treatment residence in central Brooklyn, where the legacy of the War on Drugs hung over an... Read More...

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Legal Drug Can Cause Addiction In Days

7-OH – May 7, 2026 - Sold in some smoke shops, vape stores, and gas stations is raising major concerns among addiction specialists, who say the drug can trigger addiction within days.The substance is called 7-OH, sho... Read More...

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Social Media as a Window Into Mental Health Struggles

VIDEO – FACEBOOK IN THE MIRROR – May 6, 2026 - Common signs someone may be struggling with their mental health include changes in sleeping patterns, changes in eating habits, and extreme mood changes. On someone’s... Read More...

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More Action Needed after Alcoholic Dad Orders Booze on Uber Eats

IT’S TOO EASY – April 25, 2026 - Retired firefighter Glenn Perkins died in January this year after suffering with alcoholism for more than three decades. Shocking photographs taken inside his flat show dozens of disc... Read More...

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Jason Biggs Reveals Why He Went Public About Sobriety Journey

GOOD MAN – April 25, 2026 - He confessed that he was initially “nervous” about sharing his sobriety journey. “I was nervous because relapse is a big part of my story,” the actor, 47, told Page Six. “I spent the fi... Read More...

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Marilyn Manson Shares Rare Personal Update on his Sobriety Journey

AUDIO – THE LIGHTER SIDE OF MM – April 25, 2026 - I have a confession to make. Some of you may have known this, but I did in fact like the drugs [referencing his track “I Don’t Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me).... Read More...

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Kratom Addict Mom Describes Traumatic Road to Recovery

VIDEO – IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE – April 21, 2026 - The social media ad for a 2-ounce tonic called “Feel Free” caught Melanie Clark’s attention because it promised she could eliminate drinking from her life while stil... Read More...

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Natural Disasters Cause Crisis for Those On Opioid Meds

KEEP AN EMERGENCY STASH – April 28, 2026 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration works with states to ensure that access to opioid use disorder medication isn’t disrupted. States can app... Read More...

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Prisons as Incubators of Drug Craving?

REVOLVING DOOR? – April 28, 2026 - The United States is a global leader in mass incarceration. It holds nearly 2 million Americans in prisons and jails, and it costs a whopping $445 billion annually to do so. About 6... Read More...

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Series of Overdoses Are Public Safety Concern in Portland

VIDEO – POLICE CAN HELP – April 27, 2026 - Police said there were seven suspected overdoses in just 20 hours. WATCH ... Read More...

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How Long Does It Take to “Detox” From Sugar?

ONE GRANULE AT A TIME – April 29, 2026 - If you consume a decent amount of sugar, going on a sugar detox can seem like a good idea. After all, most health experts liken sugar to a drug that doesn’t really offer any h... Read More...

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