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The Pandemic Surge In Pornography Addiction

VISUALS OVERLOAD – June 15, 2022 - Though Martinez-Herbert didn’t quite understand what was going on, the acts she saw for the first time were appealing enough to launch an addiction that today, at age 24, she’... Read More...

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Ann Wilson on Trailblazing Women and Drinking while Sober

WELL IT AIN’T VODKA – June 15, 2022 - Question: Heart started in Seattle, but had to go up to Canada for a minute. Did your time in Seattle or outside the states during a formative time for your music affe... Read More...

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Post Malone Got Help With ‘Rough’ Battle of Alcoholism

VIDEO – ALL BETTER NOW – June 16, 2022 - He’s definitely Better Now. Post Malone candidly opened up about some of the lowest points in his life during his painful battle with alcoholism after finding global... Read More...

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Q&A with filmmaker, Adam Nimoy

ADAM NIMOY IS REALLY DOWN-TO-EARTH – June 17, 2022 - Adam Nimoy was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school”... Read More...

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‘We can’t get sober here:’ Shelter Unlikely Place To Find Sobriety

IF YOU AIN’T GOT THE DOUGH RE ME – June 11, 2022 - Amson, retired after 25 years of working in the Yukon’s alcohol and drug treatment system, spoke with the News on May 20. He is disenchanted with the increasi... Read More...

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HAPPY AA ANNIVERSARY MONTH

PLEASE SHARE THE GIFT – June 10 marks the anniversary date since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), “an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem.” The organization was founded... Read More...

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Rehab Patients Cite Alcohol, Cannabis As Most Commonly Used Drugs

BUD and BUDS – June 13, 2022 - U.S. adults in treatment facilities evaluated for 30-day substance use patterns during 2019 cited alcohol and cannabis as principal drugs and psychiatric issues as one of their m... Read More...

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Bradley Cooper Opens Up About Addiction

VIDEO – SILVER LINING – June 15, 2022 - “I was so lost and I was addicted to cocaine,” Cooper shared. “Will took that risk of having that hard conversation with me in July of 2004 and that put me on a path of d... Read More...

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Rabbi and Wife Star in Documentary About LA Treatment Facility

COUPLE SAVING SOULS – June 15, 2022 - “I introduced myself, welcomed her, and she got defensive, snobby and bitchy right away. I just kept saying, ‘We just want to tell you what we need,’” Borovitz recalled. Ro... Read More...

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Canada Might Print a Warning on Every Cigarette

POISON IN EVERY PUFF – June 11, 2022 - While the exact messaging printed on cigarettes could change, Bennett said the current proposal is: “Poison in every puff.” Bennett also revealed expanded warnings for ... Read More...

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Surprising Side Effects of Marijuana After Age 55

MUNCHIES ARE ALL FROM WHOLE FOODS – June 13, 2022 - Marijuana has the potential to worsen delirium in dementia patients, experts say. “The psychoactivity, or the high that cannabis causes, is another potential... Read More...

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Dopesick: Michael Keaton in Conversation

VIDEO – OPIATES STAR IN NON-FICTION TRAGEDY – 2022 - In writing Dopesick, showrunner Danny Strong spent months researching to create a story that reveals how opioid addiction affects individuals and families, t... Read More...

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Opioids: 4 Ways to Reduce Harm, Overdose and Death

IT’S A PROCESS – June 7, 2022 - Part of the success around naloxone distribution, access and training is the – albeit slow – reduction in stigma surrounding the overdose reversal agent. Years ago, much more co... Read More...

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Immune Protein May Drive Alcoholism Relapse

SCIENCE IS REAL – June 8, 2022 - The study’s first author, who performed many of the experiments, is Reesha R. Patel, PhD, a former postdoctoral researcher in the Roberto lab. Alcohol is by far the most used... Read More...

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Alleviating Opioid Use Disorder With Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Medication

IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT – June 9, 2022 - With a newfound desire to make changes in their lives, individuals must make what are often difficult decisions. In CBT, we support individuals in making decisions by do... Read More...

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Maine Students Want To End Stigma With New Series

VIDEO – NEVER STOP TRYING – June 8, 2022 - “I think everybody should learn from this because substance use is a very important topic. We want to make sure that people understand how this not only affects them p... Read More...

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Binge Drinking Even Once a Week Raises Health Problems Fivefold

NOT WORTH IT – June 9, 2022 - This leaves many drinkers mistakenly assuming a moderate average level of consumption is safe – regardless of drinking pattern. Previous studies have tended to focus on teenager... Read More...

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Did Prescription Opioids Cause The Overdose Epidemic?

HE SAID, SHE PROVED – June 6, 2022 - Adriane Fugh-Berman defended the proposition, “America’s overdose crisis is the result of doctors over‐treating patients with opioids.” She’s a medical doctor and a professo... Read More...

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Book Review “Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind”

RELIVING THE FIRE WITHIN – June 11, 2022 - The 43-year-old entrepreneur opens up about how his personal life fell apart shortly before Walmart’s $310 million acquisition of Bonobos in 2017 came together. ... Read More...

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Revolutionary New Referral System For SUD Patients

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL GET HEALED – May 26, 2022 - RecoverWell offers a cyber-secure, HIPAA-compliant technology platform to improve patient outcomes by bridging the gap directly between crisis centers and... Read More...

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San Diego Rehab Reacts to Rampant Drug Abuse

AUDIO – WHO FIGHTS FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR US? – June 10, 2022 - The Drug Enforcement Administration is investigating a suspected fentanyl overdose death on the campus. And people who work with other instituti... Read More...

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Q&A with Founder & CEO of Commonly Well, David Whitesock

LEADING THE WAY TO SOLVE ADDICTION – June 7, 2022 - David Whitesock is the Founder and CEO of Commonly Well. Through the Recovery Capital Index he is working with organizations to improve their care experiences... Read More...

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Morgan Wade: Singing About Sobriety Helps Me Connect with Fans

VIDEO – WITH A SONG IN HER HEART – June 7, 2022 - For Wade, 27, hearing personal stories about the ways in which her fans have connected to her music is inspiring. “I think that’s a beautiful thing,” she say... Read More...

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5 Pillars To Staying Sober

ANOTHER PATHWAY – June 8, 2022 - “I have memory of being outside a bar in England in blackout, lying in the gutter covered in my own vomit,” Veronica Valli recalls vividly of a night she thought was fun more t... Read More...

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British Columbia To Decriminalize Drug Possession

THE SANEST PLACE ON EARTH – June 1, 2022 - “The shocking number of lives lost to the overdose crisis requires bold actions and significant policy change. I have thoroughly reviewed and carefully considered bot... Read More...

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Phil Mickelson Lost $40 Million Gambling and Works For Saudi Arabia

JUST EARNING A LIVING – June 7, 2022 - Mickelson told Harig that he isn’t formally resigning from the PGA Tour and that he’s “looking forward to playing the U.S. Open” next week. The U.S. Open is organized by ... Read More...

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The ‘Aha!’ Moment in Addiction Treatment When You Can Still Do Drugs

BS? – June 7, 2022 - Point #7: Alongside the therapy you’ll be getting in rehab and outpatient, be open to medications that can also help you stay sober. This final point is so key. Because SUD affects brain ch... Read More...

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13,000 Tickets in NY State on Memorial Day Weekend

VIDEO – SOBER DRIVERS DON’T LOSE THEIR VOWELS – June 7, 2022 - Troopers arrested 213 people and investigated 808 crashes. more@WNYT ... Read More...

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WTF? Anti-Pain Drugs Could Cause Chronic Pain

PROFIT GENIUSES AT WORK – June 8, 2022 - In the study published on May 11th, 2022 in Science Translational Medicine, the researchers examined the mechanisms of pain in both humans and mice. They found that neut... Read More...

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Dr. Gabor Maté! Reason Why Our Society Is So Toxic

VIDEO – PEOPLE’S POLLUTED MINDS – May 29, 2022 - Who is Gabor Maté? A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction,... Read More...

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