Addiction Recovery

Saving Lives From Drug Addiction

Caring about life down under – June 5, 2020 - The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations of the independent…

4 years ago

Why SF’s new laws to force more mentally ill, addicted people into treatment haven’t been used yet

Attraction Not Coercion –  June 5, 2020 - Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who spearheaded the local effort with Mayor London Breed…

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Lockdown prompts surge in Germans seeking help for alcoholism

Meet the Quaransteins –  June 4, 2020 - Germany has one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe,…

4 years ago

Inside Tennis Legend Jennifer Capriati’s Addiction

Nothing but net – June 6, 2020 - Jennifer Capriati was just 13 when she burst on to the tennis…

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Matthew Perry: From Fame To Addiction To Getting Back On His Feet

Back in Action! –  June 6, 2020 - The show became hit. Matthew finally had the popularity he dreamt of.…

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Seniors in PAIN: Fallout from the OPIOID Crisis

No Country for Old Men – June 5, 2020 - Dial-A-Ride offers door-to-door transportation, but demand has increased so much…

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Q&A with Anthony Brown

Stick with the Winners! –  June 8, 2020 - Since 1999, Anthony’ Brown’s passion is providing specialized treatment individuals who…

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Following Dad down road to sobriety

Great Share – June 5, 2020 - As I sat in those group sessions and listened to people talk about…

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Rise in Overdoses Could be Directly Tied to Unemployment

It works if you’re working –  June 4, 2020 - The unemployment rate is one of the indicators defined by…

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Country star Jaime Wyatt: “I’m lucky to be alive”

OUT & SOBER Double Winner –  June 5, 2020 - You deal with dark subjects on the album, but it…

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Cowboys’ Aldon Smith Shares Passionate Story About Recovery

Great Reception –  May 29, 2020 - The Missouri product talks about how he was fed up with the way…

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How I Get Away With Being Secret Alcoholic

Ms. Denial’s Binoculars – June 1, 2020 - Over time, she’s gotten better at hiding her addiction. She only uses…

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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…

4 years ago

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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