Books, Memoirs, Films, and Media

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Media

Matthew Perry’s Final Days a Mix of Nicotine Lollipops and Testosterone Shots

BETTER LIVING THROUGH CHEMISTRY – Dec. 16, 2023 - The eye-opening report noted that aside from a lethal amount of ketamine mixed with the opioid-like drug buprenorphine, which is used to alleviate pain and hel... Read More...

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Marijuana Use Increasingly Linked to Psychosis

JUST ONE EXAMPLE – Dec. 27, 2023 - Nearly one in five Americans aged 12 and older used marijuana in 2021, and more than 16 million meet the criteria for a diagnosis of cannabis use disorder. “There is a lot of... Read More...

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Blake Shelton to Curb Booze in New Year, Joining Hollywood Types Trying Sobriety

VIDEO – ASHTON KUTCHER, MILA KUNIS TOO! – Dec. 19, 2023 - Shelton, 47, hasn’t been able to master the ever-popular new year’s resolution. “I haven’t managed to stop drinking yet,” the country music star told “En... Read More...

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Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 48 Years Sober

VIDEO MESSAGE – STILL GRATEFUL – Dec. 30, 2023 - “Hello there, Happy New Year to you all!” he says. “All of you revellers and drinkers all having fun. Wonderful!” ... “Happy New Year, have a great time. ... Read More...

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Jon Pardi ‘Retired’ From Drinking Because He Was Unhappy

OR SICK AND TIRED? – Dec. 28, 2023 - “I was pre-diabetic, and I was just like, ‘I gotta stop.” Pardi also acknowledged that getting sober may not be a lifelong commitment. “I’m retired, OK? Doesn’t mean I can’t come ... Read More...

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6 Things You Should Never Order at Restaurants

AUDIO – DUH! – Dec. 28, 2023 - Below, we’ll delve into the latest findings and expert advice to unmask the culprits and guide you toward healthier choices in the dining world. After all, the journey to a new and im... Read More...

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Paul Johansson: Depression & Alcoholism on One Tree Hill, 2003-2012

DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL – Dec. 21, 2023 - Paul explained: “ was awful. I was ... I’ve never spoken about this before ... I was deeply depressed and I was drinking ... I go from lean basketball body to someone w... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Rainer Maria Rilke

“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” – Rainer Maria Rilke, Dec. 4, 1875 - Dec. 29, 1926 ... Read More...

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‘Sober living homes were little more than drug dens’

DIRTY MONEY FROM GETTING CLEAN – Dec. 17, 2023 - Last month, Aetna filed a lawsuit against a slew of rehabs and their operators in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties, claiming fraud, negligent misrepre... Read More...

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Substance-Abuse Stigma Impedes Treatment

STOP DISCRIMINATING – Dec. 15, 2023 - Overall, stigma research has focused primarily on mental health problems, the authors wrote. But studies indicate that SUD is typically more stigmatized than mental illnes... Read More...

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Mayor’s Drinking Problem Recovery: This Time It’s Different

VIDEO – QUIT WHILE YOU’RE AHEAD – Dec. 11, 2023 - Tory Whanau has promised “it’s different this time” after previously saying she would keep certain socialising to her home, but then admitting an alcohol probl... Read More...

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“Decide to Survive” Brittany Midolo’s Journey of Recovery

VIDEO – NEW BOOK TO LOVE LIFE – Dec. 14, 2023 - She is a woman from West Michigan who has had her journey with addiction and recovery. She joined the Fox 17 Morning Mix to share her story, and how she’s using it to... Read More...

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Dr. Vincent “Peter” Hayden, Who Brought Culturally Specific Approach to Recovery Prepares New Chapter

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN – Dec. 14, 2023 - Hayden used his life experiences to shape his commitment to helping his community fight the battle against addiction. “The gratifying thing for me was to know th... Read More...

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Humana Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Misuse of Algorithm

INSURANCE COMPANY GREED – Dec. 13, 2023 - Besides the premature termination of rehab care, Humana is also accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to deny elderly patients the care they were owed under their Med... Read More...

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Why so Many Americans are Dying Early?

AUDIO – DIET COKE? – Dec. 12, 2023 - Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf recently took to X to mourn the “catastrophic” decline in U.S. life expectancy. Annual deaths for all causes should... Read More...

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A Sober Thought

TO EACH HIS OWN – Dec. 14, 2023 - After I quit drinking, I set off to find a new community. I’m still looking. The notion of an addiction recovery support group is virtually synonymous with AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) ... Read More...

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Brooke Mueller, ‘Happy,’ in a 12-Step Program

JOYOUS AND FREE – Dec. 14, 2023 - Sources close to Charlie Sheen’s ex told us that Mueller is currently in a program, and, “she really likes it.” “It seems to be working for her,” a source said. These days, the star ... Read More...

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Recognize Your Memory Buttons

STAY AWAKE – Dec. 13, 2023 - The holiday season can add extra stress to our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Numerous addiction triggers can spa... Read More...

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Niko Moon Opens Up About His Sobriety Muse

THE GUIDING STAR – Dec. 15, 2023 - Niko Moon carried the bundle of firewood across the backyard where his wife and child huddled, their backs turned against the crisp November day. It has been a challenging ye... Read More...

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How Charlie Found Solace In Sobriety

AMEN – Dec. 14, 2023 - He looked at the joint in his ashtray and thought about taking a few hits to calm down. As he went to light the joint, all he could see were the faces of his two young daughters. ... Read More...

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Are Lawyers Really Blaming Black Men for Their Own Deaths?

LIFE GOES ON – Dec. 14, 2023 - More than a week after an officer involved in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis claimed that he wouldn’t do anything differently when attempting to arrest the Black man, the legal represen... Read More...

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Matthew Perry Denounced Ketamine in Memoir

ALWAYS A CONTRADICTION – Dec. 16, 2023 - Friends star Matthew Perry, who died in October from the “acute effects of ketamine,” wrote in his 2022 memoir that the drug made him feel like he was “dying” and that it “was... Read More...

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‘Delusions’ and ‘Paranoia’: What Are They, Really?

LEARN MORE – Dec. 15, 2023 - So many words get thrown around these days—words which define extreme states, or try to, in a way that diminishes the human beings who live through them. Such words don’t factor in... Read More...

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From Club to Theatre: New York City’s Limelight

HISTORY LESSON – Dec. 15, 2023 - The deconsecrated church was converted to a drug rehab facility in the early ’70s. However, most people remember it as the hot-spot on Sixth Avenue and West 20th Street for techno, go... Read More...

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Nikki Sixx Says His Sobriety Gives Him ‘Clear Vision’

A BEAUTIFUL VISION – Dec. 13, 2023 - The Mötley Crüe bassist, who turned 65 on Monday, has been sober for 22 years. The husband and father of five, who rose to fame in the 1980s with the legendary rock band. S... Read More...

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How to Prevent Anger’s Damage to Your Brain

EAT CHOCOLATE? – Dec. 14, 2023 - When I was in college and proudly showed my mother my new Volkswagen, she tearfully said, “How could you? The Germans murdered 33 of our relatives.” I wanted to say, “Mom, the peop... Read More...

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Matthew Perry was NEVER clean

VIDEO – SAD FINAL SCENE – Dec. 17, 2023 - Matthew Perry, who died last month aged 54 following a ketamine overdose, was ‘never’ clean. ‘He could be quite a manipulative person when it came to his struggles with usi... Read More...

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13th Annual Experience, Strength & Hope Awards Honors Ed Begley, Jr.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS – Dec. 13, 2023 - At the 13th Annual Experience, Strength & Hope Award gathering at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, the entertainment industry and the recovery community came together to ... Read More...

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Only 25% of Americans Are Getting Enough Exercise

MOVE IT – Dec. 9, 2023 - Exercise is the best medicine. It can aid in preventing and reducing obesity, boost overall mood, increase happy hormones, decrease cardiovascular disease and improve the overall quali... Read More...

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Applesauce Pouches Contaminated on Purpose?

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE – Dec. 14, 2023 - The FDA says it currently believes the adulteration is “economically motivated.” U.S. children under the age of 6 have tested positive for lead poisoning after consuming ... Read More...

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