Aug 6 2019

The Companies and Execs Who Fueled the Opioid Crisis Should Face the Same Fate as El Chapo

OPINION: By Ryan Hampton –  July 30, 2019 - During that six-year period, parallel to El Chapo’s reign, pharmaceutical companies…

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England Failing to Tackle Alcohol ‘epidemic’

Drunxit –   July 30,  2019 - Massive cuts to alcohol rehab services mean a “national epidemic” of alcohol-related problems…

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Florida Synagogue Tailors High Holidays for Addiction Afflicted

The Promises Land – JULY 29, 2019  - “I feel it is imperative to offer a path to Jewish spirituality…

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NYPD Data Reveals Just How Often Fentanyl is in Cocaine

Even Once Is Too Much –  July 30, 2019 - The figure contradicts a narrative being pushed by health and…

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How Big Pharma Lawsuit Could Succeed Where Big Tobacco Failed

We’ll See About That –   JULY 29, 2019 - Big Pharma is facing hundreds of lawsuits in nearly every…

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Woman Charged With Illegally Dispensing Over 745,000 prescriptions

Acting As If –  July 31, 2019 - “Californians picking up medications at their local pharmacy should never have to…

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For Years, Alcohol Was My Only Comfort. Then It Nearly Killed Me.

New York Times Feature –   July 24, 2019 - At 19, I signed over custody of my son to…

5 years ago

‘Before the Meeting’ Not the Usual Sobriety Account

New Play in Massachusetts – July 31, 2019 - An environment of fellowship and support is the launching point for…

5 years ago

Addiction Solutions in Native American Community Explored

The Trail Never Ends –  July 31, 2019- “Take a look around. There’s a lot of healing that’s happening,” said…

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New Data on Syringe Exchanges

Better Safe Than Dead – August 1, 2019 - But a recent National Bureau of Economic Research paper by Analisa…

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Overcoming Trauma Allows You to Live Freely in Sobriety?

Worth The Effort –   August 2, 2019 - Once sober, we begin to feel our emotions clearly for the…

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‘Zombie land in New York’: Used Syringes Litter Section of Melrose

Horrifying –   Aug. 2, 2019 - Santana works at the Boom Health Harm Reduction Center, which is across the…

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Tattoos Can Be an Important Part of Mental Health Recovery

Painted Lady – August 2, 2019 - “For the person who chooses to get a tattoo, many times it’s a…

5 years ago

3 People Got 2nd Chance at Life

Third Times a Charm –   August 3, 2019 - After recovering from a drug addiction that sent her on…

5 years ago

Dating as Recovering Alcoholic Presents New Set of Hurdles

Too Much Iced Tea? –  August 3, 2019 - Alcohol helped me appear cool, calm and collected when in reality…

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Former Drug Recovery Advocate Pleads Guilty to Charge Related to Fentanyl Trafficking

Nobody’s Perfect –  Aug 1, 2019 - The case played a part in last month’s sudden cancellation of Vice President…

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Binge Drinking Among Older Americans Is On The Rise

Cuervo Old –   July 31, 2019 - The study noted that for the metabolism of a person who is…

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Recovery Advocate Arrested on Drug, Assault charges

Another One? With Violence! –   August 2, 2019 - Harvey is a public advocate for recovery and founded Journey…

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Hazelfest celebrates 70th anniversary for Hazelden

Sober-Palooza – August 2, 2019 - This summer’s lineup includes over 20 performances, including comedians, inspirational speakers and musical acts…

5 years ago

Meal Plan for People Who Have Been Using Too Many Drugs

You Are What You Eat –  July 18, 2019 - I am a public health major who has been working…

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Lake Worth Beach Film Festival Puts Spotlight on Recovery

Art With Heart – Jul 28, 2019 - “One day I had a moment and said to [Vic] how cool…

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Tennessee couple’s before and after photos of meth addiction, recovery goes viral

Coming Clean –  August 3, 2019 - He made a Facebook post on July 26, showing a before-and-after photo of…

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Charlotte Wincott

Perfect Choice –   Neuroscientist Charlotte Wincott Joins APF’s Advisory Board August 2, 2019 - “Dr. Wincott is part of…

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How an epic legal battle brought secret drug database to light

DEA’s Secrets and Lies – Aug. 2, 2019 - She’s one lawyer of hundreds involved in a sprawling, costly, enormously…

5 years ago

Perfectly Imperfect

A Lose Lose Situation – August 4, 2019 - So rampant is the negativity arising from the ‘perceived’ faulty body…

5 years ago

Lawmaker Aims To Curb Social Media Addiction

Facebook is My Best Friend –   August 3, 2019 - The 39-year-old senator has also lobbied tech executives and…

5 years ago

Your Non-Scary Guide to Going to Rehab

IMPORTANT: For Women Only – JULY 16, 2019-  For me, this is personal.When I was in my 20s, just starting…

5 years ago

Quote of the Week

“In taking a single step toward positive change, the divine energy will take a hundred steps toward you. New worlds…

5 years ago

‘Idiot Wind’ Tells Personal Tale of Journeying From Addiction to Recovery

MEDIA: Book Review –   July 28, 2019 - Below, he talks about the book’s very long gestation, the kindred…

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