Aug 7 2018

Albany cafe serves up second chances to people in recovery

They Already Know How to Make Coffee – July 29, 2018 - Hiring managers at Burger King refused to take…

6 years ago

Opioid addiction: People can see growing threat

Overdose Reality – July 30, 2018 - Thank you for Jeff Barker’s reporting and your front page photo describing the…

6 years ago

The Facebook Page That Led to 30 Drug-Rehab Arrests

One Big “LIKE” – August 3, 2018 - While Facebook may no longer be the most relevant social media platform,…

6 years ago

When mental illness leads to an arrest, this court steps in

Compassion Not Contempt – July 28, 2018 - When Charles Chesney’s bipolar disorder is left untreated, the energy surging from…

6 years ago

Artist’s Corner with Cliff Brodsky

Stick with the Winners - Addiction advocate, philanthropist, musician, author and entrepreneur Cliff Brodsky, has dedicated the last 25 years…

6 years ago

Students With Drug and Alcohol Addiction No Longer Have to Choose Between Their Recovery and Education

Only High Marks – August 1, 2018 - During her senior year at Rutgers University, Jessica (name changed for privacy)…

6 years ago

What They Don’t Tell You About Being Young and Sober

It’s the Bomb – August 2, 2018 - Nearly nine years later, at 31, I’m grateful that I made my…

6 years ago

Anti-anxiety drugs — often more deadly than opioids — are fueling the next drug crisis in US

Can It Get Worse? – August 3, 2018 - It is little wonder that stress levels today are higher than…

6 years ago

Veteran’s life of addiction reflects evolution of meth

Still at War? – August 4, 2018 -  Robert Carter returned from four years in the Navy in 2003 to…

6 years ago

Mayor: Vancouver records ‘ghastly’ death count from suspected overdoses

Why So Much Death – August 4, 2018 - The suspected overdose deaths of 11 people last week in Vancouver…

6 years ago

How Racism Gave Rise to Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment

It’s Complicated – August 3, 2018 - Black Panthers and other activists brought the ancient Chinese practice into addiction medicine…

6 years ago

Demi Lovato Breaks Her Silence After Drug Overdose

Talk Therapy – August 5, 2018 - Demi Lovato is speaking her truth. The singer broke her silence on Sunday,…

6 years ago

The Great God of Depression

William Styron Essay – August 3, 2018 - Nearly 30 years ago, the author William Styron outed himself in these…

6 years ago

Huge clinical trial collapses, and research on alcohol remains befuddling

WHOOPS – August 5, 2018 - Research on alcohol consumption is in a pickle. There’s no question that pounding one…

6 years ago

Addiction in America: Why Whitney Houston’s Story Matters

Amazing Film – 2018 - The new documentary on Whitney Houston, “Whitney,” begins with the voice of the late pop…

6 years ago

“It’ll Melt Your Organs” Dragon’s Breath trend sees teens swallow sweets dipped in ‘deadly’ LIQUID NITROGEN

Want a New Burning Sensation? – August 3, 2018 - Several people have already been hospitalised in the US after…

6 years ago

How Losing Parent Can Impact Your Brain

...And Your Heart – July 31, 2018 - People tend to assume that the loss of a parent is more…

6 years ago

Beacon Point Recovery Center opens 120-bed addiction treatment facility in Philadelphia

Brotherly Love – Jul 27, 2018 - Beacon Point Recovery Center opens a new high quality, evidence-based, treatment facility offering…

6 years ago

David Charkham: The Experience That Altered His Destiny

Grateful Actor Looks Back – August 1, 2018 - Actor David Charkham talks about his own addiction and recovery. Filmed…

6 years ago

State shuts down Pasadena-based ‘Celebrity Rehab’ center over death, repeated violations

Celebrity Rehab's Rehab SHUT – August 4, 2018 - State health regulators are moving to revoke the license of a…

6 years ago

New Netflix Doc Exposes Huge Problems With Medical Implants

Patient Beware – August 3, 2018 - Their latest project, titled The Bleeding Edge, targets the $400 billion medical device…

6 years ago

The Worst Intentional Drug Crisis in American History

NEW BOOK RECOMMENDATION – August 5, 2018 - By Beth Macy In 2000, a doctor in the tiny town of…

6 years ago

California company says it created instant marijuana breath test device

Altoid Sales Set to Skyrocket  – August 4, 2018 - As legalization of recreational and medical marijuana continues to expand,…

6 years ago

Radio host Art Bell died of prescription overdose

No Mystery Here – August 1, 2018 - Art Bell, a former syndicated AM radio host best known for nightly…

6 years ago

Michael Douglas Talks on Cameron’s ‘Nightmare’ Battle With Drug Addiction

It’s a Family Affair – July 31, 2018 - Michael Douglas is getting candid about his son Cameron’s public struggle…

6 years ago

Google Lets Addiction Treatment Ads Back Onto Its Search Results Pages

Google Hired LegitScript – July 30, 2018 - More than 100 addiction treatment centers have been cleared to join Google’s…

6 years ago