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‘Water by the Spoonful’ Weaves a Web of Addiction & Internet

VIDEO – GO SEE A PLAY, ANY PLAY – March 30, 2022 - What the playwright lacks in tech savvy, she makes up for in her portrayal of a Latinx family from Philly. The play’s strongest moments are when cousins Elliot... Read More...

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‘Moon Knight’ Tackles Mental Illness in Comic Adaptation

SUPER HERO PROBLEMS – Mar. 30, 2022 - In a cinematic universe populated by gods, aliens, supersoldiers, galactic guardians, witches, androids and immortals, Moon Knight journeys into a previously uncharted ter... Read More...

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Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

READ THE LABELS – March 25, 2022 - Front-of-package warning labels that alert consumers to unhealthy levels of sodium, as pioneered by Chile and now implemented in Israel, Mexico and elsewhere, give consumers ... Read More...

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My Dream Man is Now a Meth Addict

PRINCE CHARMING TINA – March 30, 2022 - By August 2020 when Sally fled the relationship the man she loved was ‘no where to be found’. The man that had replaced him was psychotic, irrational and had a $3000-per-... Read More...

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Startups Speed It Up For Anyone To Get ADHD Drugs

WHEN, WHERE, WHO AND IT DOESN’T, WHY – March 26, 2022 - “All day every day, people were demanding Adderall,” she said, adding that “you can’t diagnose people in a half hour.” Cerebral said it encourages proper... Read More...

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Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

VIDEO – PASSION PLAY – March 23, 2022 - From TEDx Talks: “As a medical doctor, I work in Vancouver, Canada, and I have worked with some very, very addicted people. People who use heroin, they inject cocaine, t... Read More...

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Sub-Hallucinogenic DMT Patch in Development

VIDEO – HALLUCINOGENICS GO MAINSTREAM – March 22, 2022 - Jacqueline L. von Salm’s team is working on a patch that would provide a micro-dose of the hallucinogenic drug DMT at levels low enough to avoid ha... Read More...

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SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

VIDEO – POLITICIAN WITH HEART – March 19, 2022 - San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins TYT to discuss drug addiction in San Francisco and how to remedy the problems associated with it. more@YouT... Read More...

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American Airlines Begins Selling Alcohol On Flights Again

“CAN I BE HIM?” – March 20, 2022 - The airline confirmed in a statement: “Our customers have expressed that having these options onboard is important to their experience with us.” The prices for inflight alcoh... Read More...

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What’s Wrong with Calling Love an Addiction?

SOMETIMES IT HURTS LIKE ONE – Mar. 22, 2022 - It’s typical to find your mind preoccupied with a love interest during the “honeymoon phase,” when you’re first falling for someone, explains Omar Ruiz, licensed th... Read More...

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Can Writing Help Relieve Depression?

BE YOUR OWN PEN PAL – March 2, 2022 - Does it matter whether you keep your journal on a computer or other digital device, or write with traditional pen and paper? Chronister shares that it all comes down to the... Read More...

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Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

A VISIONARY? – March 23, 2022 - He warned that some of the solutions would “require political capital” and were “not necessarily going to be immediately popular”. Prof Whitty said the temptation was to “alwa... Read More...

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Fentanyl Testing Strips Highly Illegal in Texas

VIDEO – DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS – Mar. 23, 2022 - Fentanyl testing strips can be used to test drugs, powders and pills for the presence of fentanyl, which is often more potent than other drugs and can be fatal. ... Read More...

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Doctor Convicted for Fraud: $112 Million In Addiction Treatment Services Never Rendered

ANYTHING FOR A BUCK – March 24, 2022 - Santeiro, who is a doctor, was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and wire fraud, and eight counts of healthcare fraud. He faces up to 20 years in priso... Read More...

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What Pets Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

THE POWER OF THE DOG - AND CAT, ETC. – Mar. 24 2022 - Being brought back to the present with your pet can happen in a variety of ways. Maybe you’re walking your dog, or listening to your cat’s purrs, wat... Read More...

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Three Cups of Coffee a Day ‘could add years to your life’

ESPRESSO TOO? – March 24, 2022 - Antioxidants in the beans improve health by boosting the metabolism, reducing swelling and cutting fat build-up, scientists said. This means even decaf is good for your heart... Read More...

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How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

MOVING AND GROOVING – March 25, 2022 - Attending one of Miller’s virtual classes during lockdown, it was easy to see that participants’ stress and anxiety was high. At first the screen was filled with scrunche... Read More...

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Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

FINALLY FREE – Mar. 24, 2022 - She may have been silenced by her conservatorship for 13 years, but Britney Spears is refusing to be silenced any longer. The singer is taking her newfound freedom to social medi... Read More...

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Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

SHARING THE ANONYMOUS SECRET – March 25, 2022 - Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebs, with many using their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their sobrie... Read More...

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‘Gas Station Heroin’

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED – March 25, 2022 - And it’s legal in Mississippi. Officials discussed the drug at Friday’s Mississippi State Medical Association COVID-19 briefing. “We’ve been seeing it probably the la... Read More...

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Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To ‘Coolest Dude Ever’

Taylor Hawkins RIP Mar. 26, 2022 - The death of the Foo Fighters drummer sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. more@HuffPost ... Read More...

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Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

AUDIO – FROM CASH TO CRASH – March 22, 2022 - Elizabeth is not alone. An NHPR investigation has discovered multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive leadership, and retaliation by Spofford while he wa... Read More...

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‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ Now a Mental Health Diagnosis

THEIR TURN TO CRY – Mar. 22, 2022 - It will most likely open a stream of funding for research into treatments — naltrexone, a drug used to help treat addiction, is currently in clinical trials as a form of grie... Read More...

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Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

TIME TO GET SOBER? – March 24, 2022 - I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic. I’ve been alcohol free since January 1, 2020. When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. I... Read More...

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Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

GONE TOO SOON – Mar. 25, 2022 - Recognizable for his flailing limbs, surfer’s good looks and wide, childlike grin, Mr. Hawkins became a member of the band led by Dave Grohl for its third album, “There Is Nothin... Read More...

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What’s Driving the Dramatic Rise In Alcohol Deaths

VIDEO – BOOZE KILLS TOO...MANY – March 2022 - Judy Woodruff: We have regularly reported on the continuing rise in opioid and overdose deaths during the pandemic. But what’s gotten far less attention is a sh... Read More...

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The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

VIDEO – MOONAGE DAYDREAM – March 24, 2022 - For most of the 1970s, David Bowie’s life revolved around when he’d be getting his next hit of drugs. After he managed to shake off his sordid habits, Bowie reflecte... Read More...

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Addiction Recovery

‘Water by the Spoonful’ Weaves a Web of Addiction & Internet

‘Moon Knight’ Tackles Mental Illness in Comic Adaptation

Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

My Dream Man is Now a Meth Addict

Startups Speed It Up For Anyone To Get ADHD Drugs

Addiction: It’s Not Just About Drugs Anymore

Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

Sub-Hallucinogenic DMT Patch in Development

SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

American Airlines Begins Selling Alcohol On Flights Again

What’s Wrong with Calling Love an Addiction?

Can Writing Help Relieve Depression?

Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

Fentanyl Testing Strips Highly Illegal in Texas

Doctor Convicted for Fraud: $112 Million In Addiction Treatment Services Never Rendered

What Pets Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

Three Cups of Coffee a Day ‘could add years to your life’

How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

‘Gas Station Heroin’

Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To ‘Coolest Dude Ever’

Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ Now a Mental Health Diagnosis

Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

Overdose Deaths Reduced

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

What’s Driving the Dramatic Rise In Alcohol Deaths

The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

‘Full House’ Cast’s Quotes About Addiction