Addiction Recovery

Will the pandemic lead to an alcoholism epidemic?

Lead to...? – June 5, 2020 - “But the same way we do with food and exercise and concerns about…

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‘No downside’: Johnny Marr, Best Coast & Jason Isbell on how sobriety improves music

Up With People –  June 2, 2020 - My sobriety began with a jump, falling into murky water. That’s not…

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COVID-19 has disrupted addiction treatment: neuroscientist speaks

Seeing past the present – May 29, 2020 - What is your reaction to the move from daily clinic visits…

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A day in the life of someone in recovery during COVID-19

No Matter What? –  JUNE 5, 2020 - On March 11, Saige quit drinking for the second time in her…

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As recovering alcoholic, I’m dreading a booze-fuelled end to lockdown

One darn day at a time –  June 5, 2020 - As an introvert, I initially believed that the isolation…

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Is sugar addiction real, and can you beat it?

Sugar Magnolia? – June 5, 2020 - Sugar has addictive potential because it releases opioids and dopamine in the brain.…

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Addiction recovery podcast launches

Listen Up! – May 26, 2020 - EDGE: Let’s talk about the new podcast series you’re about to launch in…

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‘I sold my Club World Cup medal to buy cocaine … I used it in two days’

Use your head! – May 24, 2020 - Every day I went out I would say, “today I can drink…

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4 of the Best Revelations From My Sober Life

Just like the Agreements –  May 20, 2020 - I began to wonder what the hell I was doing with…

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Vaping Creates A “Slime-Cloak” In The Mouth

So Smoke Alone –  May 27, 2020 - These slime-cloaks illicit a “huge response from the immune system,” she explains,…

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Even with 26 years of sobriety, the loss of AA meetings is worry

The Medium is the Message – May 28, 2020 - Those attacks, in turn, have caused meetings to require still…

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Health Advocates Expect Surging Demand For Addiction Services

Real Live Counselors Are Heroes –  MAY 26, 2020 - Some people did relapse because they lacked the skills to…

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Alcoholism: Why this doctor says telemedicine is key right now

No parking fees – May 26, 2020 - “Now, more and more people are opting for either home care or…

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James ‘Arg’ Argent: Cocaine addiction was triggered by eating disorder

Worth the weight... –  May 26, 2020 - James ‘Arg’ Argent has said his drug addiction was a symptom of…

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Elton John hosts ‘Rocketman’ watch party

Crocodile Rock – May 26, 2020 - “Now, more and more people are opting for either home care or telemedicine…

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AMA video update: Experts discuss pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic

Doctors Being Doctors –  May 29, 2020 - And I will end by asking anyone, if they need more information specifically…

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The online success of 12-step recovery programs

What would Bill and Bob say? – May 31, 2020 - “Right before everything got shut down, I was at…

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Q&A with Dr. Louise Stanger

Stick with the Winners! –  May 26, 2020 - She is the author of two books, Falling Up: A Memoir…

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Officials see ‘alarming’ rise in overdose deaths

How much worse can it get? –  May 30, 2020 - Harris said CPD has seen an increase “in fentanyl…

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Maintaining Emotional Sobriety During Covid-19: Transforming Trauma into Post Traumatic Growth

Tian Dayton PhD does it again! –  June 2020 - The idea here is to head trouble off at the…

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Zachary Quinto Has an Attitude of Gratitude

Cuarto for Quinto –  May 27, 2020 - “The most glaring component that was missing from my life was gratitude…

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More people are taking drugs for anxiety and insomnia

More anxiety and insomnia in USA –  May 25, 2020 - Health problems, social isolation and the stress of job…

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Glen Campbell’s Widow Recounts His Battle with Alcoholism – and Night He Pointed Pistol at Her

Rhinestoned Cowboy –  May 27, 2020 - In the memoir, Kim, 61, details one particularly scary occasion which occurred after…

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Drug rehab clinic is accused of firing nursing staff during pandemic

Bottom Line –  May 29, 2020 - While nurses around the world are being praised as heroes on the frontlines,…

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‘We Loved Each Other’: Dr. Fauci Recalls Larry Kramer, Friend and Nemesis

Trailblazing Activist Dies at 84 –  May 27, 2020 - Mr. Kramer’s name-calling wasn’t personal, Dr. Fauci explained. “I was…

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Film recalls Akron’s role in AA’s founding

Like Adam Meeting Eve – May 21, 2020  - The 43-minute documentary film traces its origins back to a 2015…

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Where are the Stars from Celebrity Rehab Now?

How bright do they shine? –  MAY 18, 2020 - Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew aired for five seasons, with…

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The Four Agreements of Don Miguel Ruiz: power up for your psychotherapy work

Therapists – May 20, 2020 - Stating these agreements as clearly as he does gives us the gift of facing…

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These 6 Steps Were Crucial In Ending My Addiction

When the student is ready... –  May 19, 2020  - These six steps were the things that finally helped me…

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‘UK Sobriety ankle tags’ to monitor offenders’ sweat

Stigma Bracelet? – May 19, 2020 - The scheme has already been trialled in Humberside, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and London. …

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