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Zapping the Brain with Ultrasound Might Be Key to Curing Addiction

WE’LL TRY ANYTHING – Nov. 4, 2024 - That’s according to new research of a $1 million helmet-like device that beams these high frequency waves at a key part of the brain that’s responsible for reward, motivation... Read More...

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What Happens When a Sober Influencer Relapses?

KEEPS COMING BACK? – Nov. 3, 2024 - Our culture produces influencers for every imaginable product and lifestyle, and recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol is no different. Some sober influencers satirize their... Read More...

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Unconventional Program Helps Pregnant Mothers Struggling With Addiction

VIDEO – WOMEN NEED CARE – Nov. 3, 2024 - In Minnesota, around 290-thousand people are in need of treatment for addiction. Some happen to be women who are pregnant. Project Child is helping save those babies and their... Read More...

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Panelists On Importance of Covering Alcohol Like Other Drugs

BECAUSE ALCOHOL IS A DRUG – Nov. 7, 2024 - A women’s health issue! In all age groups, the percentage of women who drink is approaching or has surpassed the percent of men who drink, Powell said. Adolescent girls are ... Read More...

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Urgent Need for Addiction Treatment for Women Down Under

CARE & KINDNESS – Nov. 8, 2024 - We discussed how women escaping domestic violence often turn to alcohol or drugs to cope with their immense psychological trauma. However, most women’s shelters in Australia... Read More...

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Dr. Nora Volkow On Addiction Science and Harm Reduction

WHAT DOES SHE KNOW? – Nov. 7, 2024 - As the first woman and Hispanic Director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse Dr. Volkow has dedicated her career to investigating how dru... Read More...

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Comic Mark Black Urges Others To Be Open Addiction Struggles

WITH A SMILE – Nov. 8, 2024 - He said: “I’ve gone from drug addict to mental health advocate in a year – I hope that shows others what’s possible. Throughout my experience, I’ve found it really helps to talk to other... Read More...

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How the Serenity Prayer Guides My Sobriety and Life

NEVER NEGLECTING THE GYM? – Nov. 8, 2024 - And I prayed for the serenity to accept the things I cannot change: the political climate of the world. The courage to change what I can: to show up in my life and be the... Read More...

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‘Highly Intoxicated’ Woman Assaults Man Explains To Police She’s An ‘alcoholic’

WHAT IT WAS LIKE – Nov. 8, 2024 - Sara Elizabeth Nash allegedly grabbed his neck and began choking him. He pushed her away and she fell into the corner of a wall. After several questions, Nash admitted to drinking an... Read More...

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Person of the Week: John West

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – John West has built an impressive career over the past 20 years in mental health and addiction treatment. As an international interventionist, crisis manager, and sober companion, he has sup... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson Celebrates 7 Years Sober

VIDEO – FEELINGS – Nov. 3, 3034 - Jessica Simpson isn’t afraid to turn her sobriety journey into a public affair. In fact, the “Sweetest Sin” singer marked a personal milestone on Nov. 1, writing on Instagram, “7y... Read More...

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How Alcohol Poisoned One Family

ONE DAY AT A TIME – Nov. 1, 2024 - In the Blood tells of how alcohol wound its tentacular grip around and into and through a family. It’s written by Hamilton and her daughter, the journalist Arabella Byrne: two indiv... Read More...

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‘Addiction and Recovery in a Song’

VIDEO – WITH A SONG IN HIS HEART – Nov. 8, 2024 - “Physically, I was sick. Spiritually, I was sick. I was basically alone. All the things that I cared about, most of them were gone,” he said. “And so, when you’re in ... Read More...

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Stubbornly Glamorous Cocaine Lures Us Into Addiction

RIGHT IN YOUR NOSE – Nov. 3, 2024 - Cocaine remains a stubbornly glamorous and seductive drug and for many people its highly addictive qualities lie hidden in plain sight. Many are the “casual” or “occasional” users ... Read More...

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The Agony of Ketamine Addiction: ‘I felt like I was peeing glass’

AND IT’S LEGAL – Nov. 5, 2024 - Nick had never even heard of ketamine. But when his friend pulled out a bag of white powder, “I did what anybody else would do at 20 years old. I tried it,” he says. “And I found it re... Read More...

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How An Alcoholic Asshole Made Me Cry

FILMS MATTER – Nov. 7, 2024 - About one hour into The Outrun, I realized that I was watching one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. It was when Rona (Saoirse Ronan, who deserves all the awards) was being tucked in... Read More...

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Nature As A Road To Recovery

IT’S A MOVIE – Nov. 7, 2024 - Rona’s story of addiction and recovery is closely linked to her familial relationships and her interactions with the wider Orkney community. Rona, who has become used to the freedom and ... Read More...

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Guess Which Small State Drinks the MOST?

FROM BOREDOM? – Nov. 7, 2024 - No one tends to associate this tiny state with heavy drinking. However, despite being the 5th smallest state by area and 10th smallest by population, New Hampshire takes first place for... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Jordana Blesa

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Jordana Blesa is a passionate married Latina who is driven to lead in the behavioral Healthcare space. She believes in change, and has faith in innovation, believing everyone deserves a chan... Read More...

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Jamey Johnson on Sobriety: ‘I Barely Survived’

BULLSH#T? – Nov. 1, 2024 - I had my last drink in September 2011. Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years. Nine years. In that time period, it was all about sobriety. And with a sober m... Read More...

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Women Challenging The Stigma of “sex & love addiction” Support Groups

NPR AUDIO – XOXOXOXXOXOXOXO – Oct. 30, 2024 - “I’m a sex and love addict. I might as well start my SLAA journey,” a young woman who calls herself Brittany McGee announced in a TikTok video. It’s among dozens of posts... Read More...

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Sharing Addiction Story ‘so worth it,’ says First Lady Kathryn Burgum

HONESTY MATTERS – Oct. 29, 2024 - Holth said he’s been in recovery for more than 16 years, but hadn’t gone public with his personal recovery journey until he was inspired by Burgum after she publicly admitted her str... Read More...

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Exploring The Life And Career Of Robert Downey Jr.: A Sober Hollywood Icon

A STAR IS REBORN – Oct. 27, 2024 - This comprehensive article aims to provide you with everything you need to know about Robert Downey Jr. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to his work, you’ll find valuabl... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Reveals One Question That Determines If Someone Has a Drinking Problem

LAURA KNOWS – Oct. 30, 2024 - A woman who was drinking up to four bottles of wine every night has spoken about her recovery journey and the one question she claims can help determine if somebody has a problem with al... Read More...

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Woman’s Death Linked to Kratom

VIDEO – DANGER ZONE – Oct. 30, 2024 - A lethal dose of Kratom discovered during a toxicology report prompted the St. Tammany Parish coroner to speak out about its potential dangers as an over-the-counter supplement. ... Read More...

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Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels?

WHY NOT? – Oct. 30, 2024 -Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for several cancers, and it’s important to raise public health awareness about the issue, according to Timothy Rebbeck, Vincent L. Gr... Read More...

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Utah’s Porn Addiction

VIDEO ONLY – AT ARM’S LENGTH – Oct. 31, 2024 - Utah might be considered the anti-pornography capital of the United States, and many locals would likely wear this badge with pride. Utah was the first state to pass a r... Read More...

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Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar?

SNICKER SNICKER – Oct. 29, 2024 - The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons of sugar per day (for women) or nine (for men). That would translate to about 25-35 grams of sugar per day (100-1... Read More...

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Addiction, Adoption, and Reconciliation

THE CYCLE OF LIFE – Oct. 30, 2024 - When my young friend Sebastian heard he had lost his biological brother to suicide—a brother he had never known—his life was temporarily upended. Soon after, we spoke about the ... Read More...

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Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

GENERATION DISCOMBOBULATION – Oct. 31, 2024 - My interest centers around the overuse of smartphones and other devices by children that can develop into what mental health professionals refer to as a “process addictio... Read More...

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