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Convicted Felon Denies $11 Billion Dollars for Addiction & Mental Health Care

CRUELTY KILLS – March 27, 2025 - “Services will be dropped in the middle. Bang, the clinic is closing. It’s a brutal way to make these cuts.” The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is being mer... Read More...

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First Non-Alcoholic LGBTQ+ Bar in DC

VIDEO – SOBRIETY IS A RIGHT – March 26, 2025 - At the busy intersection of 14th and U Street in Northwest, a new kind of nightlife experience is taking root. Spark Social House, a non-alcoholic bar dedicated to serv... Read More...

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Dangerous Side of Xanax and Lorazepam

SLEEP COMES...FOREVER? – March 17, 2025 - Of the over 30 million adults who reported using benzodiazepines in the last year, over 5 million misused them (described as “any way a doctor did not direct”), per 2019 data... Read More...

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12 Reasons To Stop Eating Added Sugars

HOW SWEET IT ISN’T – March 25, 2025 – 1. High sugar intake leads to frequent insulin spikes, which can eventually make cells less responsive to insulin, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. 2. Fruct... Read More...

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Man Sentenced to Prison for Paying Nearly $2.9 Million in Kickbacks for Drug Addiction Patient Referrals

14th STEP? – March 21, 2025 - Casey Mahoney, 48, was sentenced by United States District Judge Josephine L. Staton, who also fined him $240,000. A Hollywood Hills man was sentenced today to 41 months in federal... Read More...

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Meth Rampant For California’s Homeless: Treatment Elusive

SOCIETY’S CHILD – March 13, 2025 - The mean age of the homeless people who participated in the survey was 46. Thirty-seven percent reported regular drug use in the prior six months. A quarter of the homeless pe... Read More...

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Sober Living House Founder’s Trial Set for September

VIDEO – OUT ON BAIL – March 12, 2025 - Dawn Holland, the founder and former executive director of the sober living rehabilitation facility DAWNS House in Bend, will go on trial in September for charges related to all... Read More...

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Psychology Explains ‘Shopping Addiction’

I DON’T BUY IT – March 20, 2025 - In her personal time, Sadie goes on buying sprees for herself. She has ordered cameras, camera accessories, scrapbooking supplies, metal-detecting equipment, lasers, board game... Read More...

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Home-Based Recovery is a Lifeline for Many

CANADIAN SUNRISE – March 13, 2025 - Opinion: Treatment at home is crucial for those facing barriers, such as stigma, to accessing traditional treatment or simply because there is often not a detox bed ava... Read More...

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‘Addiction swallowed up 15 years of my life’

SHE’S A WINNER NOW – March 20, 2025 - Tanya started drinking. It began a downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction that took 15 years for her to escape. Now 45, Tanya, from Cambridge, says she has never been happ... Read More...

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A Conversation on AA and Sobriety

AUDIO – HOW INTERESTING – March 21, 2025 - On today’s Friday 8 O’Clock Buzz, host Andy Moore speaks with Phil Saunders from 511 Alano Society, one of the oldest Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) clubhouses in the world, ser... Read More...

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In Loving Memory of Debbie D. Murphy (1933-2025)

THE OLD GUARD PASSING – March 21, 2025 - It is with great sadness that the Stepping Stones Foundation and the Murphy family share news of the passing of Debbie D. Murphy (September 19, 1933–January 21, 2025). Debbie ... Read More...

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Person of The Week: Brette Taylor

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – March 25, 2025 - Brette Taylor is an acclaimed actress and filmmaker. She actively works as a writer, producer, actor, and director on projects that highlight her connection to s... Read More...

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Wale Confronts Alcoholism Head-on With “Blanco”

WATCH – LISTEN – March 20, 2025 - Wale has always been one of Hip Hop’s most introspective artists, unafraid to explore love, success and the struggles that come with both. His Wednesday (March 19) release, “Blanco,”... Read More...

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Alarming Heart Risks for Marijuana Users

EVEN THE STONED DIE YOUNG – March 18, 2024 - The retrospective study found that cannabis users under 50 were more than six times as likely to experience a heart attack compared to non-users. Meanwhile, th... Read More...

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Smartphone Addiction Leads To “brain rot”

TOO LATE NOW – March 19, 2025 - MRI images of addicted smartphone users’ brains were so colorful, meaning so active, it made them less attentive and more easily distracted — what is now informally called “brain rot.”... Read More...

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How Elvis Drove ‘Most Important Woman in His Life’ To Tragic Alcoholism

STAR POWER – March 14, 2025 - But it was his mother Gladys – and not his long-suffering wife Priscilla – who was hit by tragic alcoholism, RadarOnline.com can reveal – leaving her dead aged just 46 after being ... Read More...

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Sobriety For Profit

VIDEO – KEEP IT $IMPLE – March 13, 2025 - Unlike non-profit sober living homes in Bloomington such as Amethyst House and Courage to Change, Malibu House is registered with the state as a Domestic Limited Liability P... Read More...

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The Traitors’ Gabby Windey Wants to Stop Drinking

TELL IT LIKE IT IS – March 24, 2025 - Ms. Windey is hoping to change her mindset when it comes to consuming alcohol. The 34-year-old said she’s “so interested in sobriety” because “I want to stop drinking.” “I’m s... Read More...

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Installing Anti-Motion Sensors & Blue Lights in Public Restrooms Won’t Prevent Shit

ALL FALL DOWN – March 14, 2025 - Studies exploring safety-reducing strategies, such as installation of blue lights in public restrooms to reduce vein visibility during drug use, have found these measures to be stigma... Read More...

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Lindsay Lohan Thrives Even As Father’s Arrest Makes Headlines

THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN? – March 18, 2025 - Lindsay Lohan has been busier than ever as she continues to embrace motherhood all while promoting her upcoming movie, “Freakier Friday.” The 38-year-old ... Read More...

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‘Southern Charms’ Craig Conover on His Alcoholism

REALITY BITES – March 13, 2025 - The reality star, 37, opened up to friend Austen Kroll about his struggles, calling himself an “addict” for the first time. Kroll urged Conover to ease up and hang out more. “I ... Read More...

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“Heroin Heroine” Overcoming Addiction and Co-dependency

VIDEO – SINGING LOUD AND PROUD – March 20, 2025 - Central Valley Today is joined by artist, MMA fighter, and author, Chelzzz. In her book, “Heroin Heroine” Chelzzz sheds light on addiction and co-dependency issues. ... Read More...

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Comedian Kevin Bishop Splits From ‘drinking buddy’ Wife of 22 Years

NOW ALANON? – March 12. 2025 - The funnyman, who played Nigel Norman Fletcher in the 2016 Porridge reboot, has been off the booze for six years after his drinking got out of control. “I’ve got an allergy to alc... Read More...

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Craig Conover Reveals Struggle With Alcohol Addiction and How Paige DeSorbo Helped Him

A FRIEND IN NEED! – March 6, 2025 - The Southern Charm star admitted to struggling with over-drinking for the first time during a heart-to-heart with longtime BFF Austen Kroll on the Bravo series. The intense convers... Read More...

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Weed Use During Pregnancy Triples Risk Of Behavioral Problems In Kids

AUDIO – CREATE BAIL MONEY FUND? – March 13, 2025 -“Cannabinoid ingredients can cross the placenta and enter breast milk, potentially affecting brain development,” senior researcher Rosa Alati, head of population hea... Read More...

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Are Slushies Making Kids Sick?

OF COURSE! – March 13, 2025 - The affected children exhibited similar clinical and biochemical signs, including decreased consciousness, a sudden and severe drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and an accumulation of ... Read More...

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Sobriety and Renewed Hope at Champions of Hope

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS – March 6, 2025 - From neighbors helping neighbors to inspiring acts of kindness, we’re sharing stories of people making a difference in our ‘Champions of Hope’ series. “I’ve seen some o... Read More...

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New Device Helps Inmates Combat Opioid Addiction

HOW DO THEY SCORE? – March 6, 2025 - A simple handheld device, only powered by a 9-volt battery, is saving lives in Kentucky. It’s called a neuro-electrode treatment to help battle opioid withdrawal, which h... Read More...

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What’s the Difference Between Natural and Added Sugars?

REAL OR FAKE – March 11, 2025 - Low-sugar! Sugar-free! Made with natural sugars! These are all claims you might see on food packages, bloggers’ recipes or social media. With so many ways to say something has—or does ... Read More...

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