Addiction Recovery

Russell Brand’s sobriety challenged by self-isolation

Mr. Brand, welcome to ZOOM –   Mar 19, 2020 - Russell has instead been having online meetings, where he…

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Dealing With Sobriety During Isolation

Excellent Advice! –  March 19, 2020 - Though the centers are primarily closing, the hotlines are still open. There are…

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Mother sues hospital over drug test

False Positive –                     March 11, 2020 - It is the second…

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As opioid crisis grinds on, film offers insights into fighting addiction

Leave it in Park – March 13, 2020 - This hypothesis is the unifying theme of Rat Park, a documentary…

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I’m Marijuana Addict, and I’m Okay With It

Self Medicating Depression? –   March 3, 2020 - In my younger days, I never imagined I’d ever touch the…

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Looks Like I Picked the Right Year to Stop Drinking

So Is Every Year –                          March 13, 2020…

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Magnetic Stimulation Is Helping Treat Addiction

Edward Sharpe? – March 12, 2020 - “We’ll ask them how much do you crave heroin right now? They’ll give…

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Founder of ‘CLEAN Cause’ wants to help others recover from addiction

Drinks for all my friends... –   March 10, 2020 - “We give where you swig,” he described. “That idea…

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What is Alcoholics Anonymous and what do they do?

They Change Lives. –  March 13, 2020 - The 12 steps have been adapted by other support groups, such as…

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Osher Günsberg says he wouldn’t be around today if he hadn’t gotten sober

Back from the Edge –  March 14, 2020 - Ten years ago, I took this photo. It was the first…

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Faces of Addiction: God delivered man from drugs, alcohol and suicide

Grace – March 14, 2020 - He cried, “God, why won’t you let me die?” God whispered back, “Because you…

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Andrew Gillum, Who Ran for Florida Governor, Is Entering Rehab

I would too if someone OD'd in my hotel room –    March 15, 2020 - Mr. Gillum apologized to…

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‘Lost in Ghost Town’ – Drug Memoir with Redemptive Finish

MEDIA: Book Feature –  MARCH 11, 2020 - The timeline bounces back and forth between his childhood, starting at age…

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Curiosity Is A Superpower: Use It To Combat Addiction

At Your Attention –      March 11, 2020 - No matter your addiction, Brewer doesn’t want you to quit…

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Keepin’ It Friel with ‘American Fix’ author Ryan Hampton

Lois Lane & Clark Kent?  –  Mar. 11, 2020 - Ryan Hampton is an author and activist. He is the…

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A doctor’s radical treatment for pregnant addicts? Get them clean

And Love Them –  FEB. 26, 2020 - Towers didn’t need a drug test to confirm Lenderman, 14 weeks pregnant,…

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The Buddhist Approach to Addiction Treatment

One Minute at a Time –   March 13, 2020 - When one has negative feelings and experiences, their natural…

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David Arquette on Wrestling, Addiction, and Losing Luke Perry

It’s Complicated –                         March 13, 2020 - You mention…

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12-step programs more effective at maintaining sobriety

Promises Not Promotion –   MARCH 11, 2020 - In fact, the evidence suggests that 42 percent of all study…

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How many body-brokering cases have been prosecuted under new law?

Zero, nada, zilch, none, nil, gornish –   March 12, 2020 - “There is no excuse for their failure to…

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Not Even 9/11 Could Shut Down AA Meetings. Coronavirus is Different.

Sobriety comes first, no matter what – Mar. 13, 2020 - The woman said she would still have phone call…

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Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In

It Works If You Work It –  March 11, 2020 - One study found that compared with Alcoholics Anonymous participants,…

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Opinion: Jailing individuals for drug addiction is immoral

War On The Wounded –  March 3, 2020 - The Controlled Substance Act distinguished five different “schedules” for drugs to…

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‘Strung Out’ Tackles Pain, Stigma And Shame Of Drug Use

MEDIA: Book Review –  February 28, 2020 - In her new memoir, Strung Out: One Last Hit and Other Lies…

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Heroin addict: ‘You either going to be high, or dead’

Who Decides? –  February 29th 2020 - “It depends on how potent the dope is. And around here, ain’t pretty.…

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Comedian uses humor to share captivating recovery

It’s a very funny disease –  March 2, 2020 - “I had a lot of fun in sobriety,” Holbert said.…

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Why Addiction Treatment Isn’t “One Size Fits All”

Super Size Me – Mar. 3, 2020 - Traditional 12-Step-based treatment centers are incredibly successful and valuable for many, but…

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17% addicts hooked on de-addiction drug

It’s Punjab Jake –  Mar. 8, 2020 - De-addiction seems to have become a new addiction in the state. As…

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Laura McKowen on Addiction, Recovery and We Are the Luckiest

We Are Miracles, Too! –  MARCH 2, 2020 - I just don’t think the labels are very helpful. Nobody hears…

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Science Suggests Loneliness Is Tied To Addiction

Come Together –                      MAR 5, 2020 - As the United…

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