Books, Memoirs, Films, and Media

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Media

My Mom Said 1 Word On Her Deathbed That Made Me Look At My Life In A Different Way

NOT WHAT YOU THINK – Nov. 9, 2024 - She reached out her other hand and gently touched my nose with her index finger. She’d never touched me this way before. At first, I thought she was saying I see you or I know you.... Read More...

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Why Rider Strong Hated Filming The Infamous Alcoholic Episode

JUST AS HANDSOME NOW – Nov. 12, 2024 - Boy Meets World is one of those classic shows that’s become even more popular due to streaming. Amid that, the show has been re-evaluted, with series cast members Danielle Fishe... Read More...

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Olivia Munn Drug Tested John Mulaney During Her Pregnancy

FAMILY VALUES – Nov. 11, 2024 - As a recent father to two, John Mulaney is dedicated to remaining sober with the help of his wife, Olivia Munn. Mulaney’s star-studded intervention involving Fred Armisen, Nick K... Read More...

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QUINCY JONES – Killer Joe (LIVE 1981)

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – July 9, 1981 - QUINCY JONES - cond, GREG PHILLINGANES - keyb, ROD TEMPERTON – keyb, CARLOS RIOS – g, LOUIS JOHNSON – bg, JOHN ROBINSON – dr, JERRY HEY – flug, JEROME RICHARDSON – sax, fl, ... Read More...

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U.S. Overdose Deaths Down

STUNNING DECLINE – Nov. 13, 2024 - The decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to have continued this year, giving experts hope the nation is seeing sustained improvement in the persistent epidemic. ... Read More...

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New Plans For The Mentally Ill, Addicts and Homeless Americans

NPR AUDIO – USA USA USA – Nov. 12, 2024 - In a short video on his campaign website, Trump says cities in the U.S. have been surrendered to people who are unhoused, drug addicted and, quote, “dangerously derange... Read More...

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Big Bill Recalls His Struggles With Alcoholism

BEATING THE BOTTLE – Nov. 13, 2024 - AEW star Big Bill appeared on Talk Is Jericho to discuss a number of topics, including his struggles with alcoholism and hitting rock bottom after he was let go by WWE. Bill said,... Read More...

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Ozempic Better at Treating Alcoholism Than Leading Meds?

VIDEO – BUY STOCK – NOV. 14, 2024 - Only three medications are currently approved for the treatment of AUD, and expert opinion maintains these options are not suitable for all patients, and relapse is commonplace. ... Read More...

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The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada

THE LEGACY LIVES – Nov 13, 2024 - As family and friends recently paid tribute to Matthew Perry on the one-year anniversary of his untimely passing, I considered honoring his memory with a throw-back post about one of... Read More...

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Some Addicts Use Suboxone To Get High

WHY NOT? – Nov. 14, 2024 - Officer Keith Graves said he’s watched addicts on the streets of San Francisco use a spoon to melt down Suboxone, “stick a syringe into that orange, goopy mess, and then inject it into thei... Read More...

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Warning Over Oral Sex As Experts Say It Causes Certain Cancer

YOU CAN’T ZOOM THIS – Nov. 15, 2024 - Chief Executive of the Oral Health Foundation said as per The Mirror: “While many types of cancer are declining, mouth cancer continues to surge. Smoking and excessive alcohol co... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Joe Considine

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Nov. 19, 2024 - Joe Considine is a father of three healthy adult children who are all living their best lives. He is a practicing attorney specializing in helping families get loved in... Read More...

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Elle Macpherson On Struggles with Vodka

VIDEO – PROBLEM SOLVED – Nov. 15, 2024 - Model Elle Macpherson joins TODAY to talk about her new book, “Elle,” where she opens up about her battle with alcohol addiction. She also talks about how she made the decisio... Read More...

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Josh Brolin on His Wild Life: Weed at 9, LSD at 13, Jail 9 Times

STARS ALIGN SOBERLY? – Nov. 16, 2024 - “Find another bar. Blood on the face. Blood in the hair … More alcohol … Another fight. I fall in the Seine. I’m cold. I can’t remember where I live. I have a child.” Brolin was... Read More...

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Al Roker Opens Up On Battling An Addiction ‘unlike any other’

FED UP – Nov. 8, 2024 - ‘I’m not gonna judge anybody. Listen, it’s unlike any other addiction or dependence. You can live without alcohol, you can live without cigarettes, whatever that drug of choice is... but you’v... Read More...

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Disneyland Adds More Alcoholic Drinks

AIR SICKNESS BAGS ON THE RIDES – Nov. 12, 2024 - That cocktail is part of the growing list of alcoholic drinks at Disneyland, the Anaheim park where Walt Disney initially ruled out anything stronger than a virgin min... Read More...

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‘I was 30 and a high-functioning cocaine addict’

WEREN’T WE ALL? – Nov. 15, 2024 - You can get coke quicker than a takeaway in some cities, says Hannah Viney. Is it any wonder so many are struggling? It took me almost a decade of using before coke brought me to my ... Read More...

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Elizabeth Vargas Honored at Addiction Recovery Gala

VIDEO – SMASH THE STIGMA – Nov. 13, 2024 - The Partnership to End Addiction (PTEA) honored NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Tuesday at its New York City gala. “I wrote a book, and I’m grateful that I still hear from pe... Read More...

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Exposure to Weed in the Womb Can Increase Addiction to Opioids Later in Life

HIGH MODERN FAMILY – Nov. 13, - 2024 - As many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety. Evidence has been growing, however, to sugge... Read More...

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Fernando Valenzuela’s Died From Decompensated Alcoholic Cirrhosis

VIDEO – LIVING THE GOOD LIFE – Nov. 13, 2024 - The cause of death for legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who died last month at the age of 63, has been released. Valenzuela died of septic s... Read More...

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San Francisco Launches ‘Living Proof’ Campaign to Encourage Addiction Treatment

VIDEO – CITY AS INTERVENTIONIST – NOV. 14, 2024 - The fentanyl crisis has redefined drug overdoses in a way never before seen with other opioids. And, San Francisco has thrown money, resources, time and energy to ... Read More...

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260 out of 371 Million Americans Will Be Obese or Overweight by 2050

VIDEO – FAST FOOD FASTER – Nov. 14, 2024 - The new forecast would mean hundreds of millions of people in the US could be facing health complications associated with a high body mass index or BMI, including diabetes, ... Read More...

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Ozempic and Wegovy May Curb Alcohol Addiction

ONE STEP WONDER – Nov. 13, 2024 - Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are enormously popular for people with diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular risk. So, health professionals wondered: Could these dr... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Quincy Jones

“I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you’re supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.” – Quincy Jones, Mar. 14, 1933–Nov. 3, 2024 ... Read More...

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Archaeologists Uncover a Previously Unknown Effect of Tobacco

ALWAYS WITH YOU – Nov. 2, 2024 - Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown effect of tobacco on the human body, shedding new light on the long-term consequences of smoking. This surprising ancient discovery ... Read More...

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In Tumultuous Times – Readers Turn to ‘Healing Fiction’

TURN OFF CNN – Nov. 7, 2024 - At Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s book signings, it’s not uncommon for fans to burst into tears. His quirky fantasy series — set in a magical cafe in Tokyo where customers can travel back in t... Read More...

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More Layoffs at Addiction Recovery Care Cuts Nearly Quarter of its Workforce

86ed AGAIN? – NOV. 4, 2024 - Two previous rounds of employee cuts in September and October bring to 323 the number of workers let go — nearly a quarter of its former workforce of 1,350 statewide. The cutbacks come as... Read More...

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Winners Foundation Marks 40-Years Helping Racetrack Workers Overcome Alcoholism & Addiction

BY A NOSE – Nov. 5, 2024 - Thoroughbred owner and recovering alcoholic Gino Roncelli has led the Santa Anita-based program for more than 30 years. “I can tell you that Winners Foundation really makes a big difference... Read More...

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Health Issues And Dr. Pepper Addiction

VIDEO – NO VALUE AT ALL – Nov. 4, 2024 - It all started innocently enough for the warehouse manager, who would allow himself a single can of pop here and there. “It started with one with lunch and then me and my wor... Read More...

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Medicaid Funding Hasn’t Curbed Overdose Deaths

WHAT WOULD? – Nov. 4, 2024 - Stephan Lindner, Ph.D., is lead author on a new study from OHSU that found a state Medicaid waiver resulted in no overall benefit in terms of increased treatment or decrease in nonfatal o... Read More...

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