US to Combat Opiates With Nuevo War on Drugs VIDEO – WILL IT WORK? – Sept. 19, 2023 - Primary elements of the strategy include: Reducing the international supply of illicit opioids, reducing the supply of opioids in the United States, attacking the enab... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023War On Drugs
Pete Davidson’s Friends ‘Fear He Could Die’ SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL – Sept. 27, 2023 - Interestingly, Davidson has been on tour since the beginning of the month, sharing the stage with comedy icons Jon Stewart and John Mulaney. During his ongoing st... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOct 3 2023
Phil Mickelson: He Gambled Away a Billion Dollar$ CHAMP CHANGE – Sept. 19, 2023 - Mickelson has been relatively quiet since Walters’s comments became public. Mickelson returns to competition this week with Saudi-backed LIV Golf outside Chicago. Walters sai... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyGaminginterventionInterviewOct 3 2023Super Bowl
FILTER’s RICHARD PATRICK Celebrates 21 Years of Sobriety 21 A VERY SPECIAL NUMBER – Sept. 29, 2023 - Asked if this is a song that he has had since 2002 and is just now getting it out there now, Richard said: “No. I put myself in my shoes back in the day when we were... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionOct 3 2023RecoveryRehab
Marijuana Use Elevates Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes by 60% VIDEO – THE ULTIMATE BOTTOM – Sept. 28, 2023 - New research from the University of Calgary shows that people addicted to marijuana are more likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular episodes c... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionmarijuanaOct 3 2023pot
Russell Brand Has a Defender: Elon Musk IS TRUMP NEXT? – Sept. 29, 2023 - Tesla founder Musk, 52, had a conversation on X Spaces with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro, 39, on Thursday in which they discussed Brand. Musk gave his two cents,... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOct 3 2023Sexual Addiction
Pharmacist Convicted for Dispensing Over 100,000 Opioid Pills CHAMPION PILL PUSHER – Sept. 24, 2023 - Winfield-Gates allegedly filled large volumes of cookie-cutter prescriptions for the opioids hydrocodone 10-325 mg and oxycodone 30 mg and for carisoprodol, alprazolam a... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionOct 3 2023opioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontin
5 Lifesaving Items to Add to Any First Aid Kit BE A HERO – Sept. 28, 2023 - We spoke with Lisa Hendy, a canyon district ranger at Grand Canyon National Park, where she oversees all of the park’s backcountry rangers and river patrol (she was formerly the fi... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023OverdoseRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
John Goodman On Sobriety: “I Gained So Much By Giving It Up!” GOING THE DISTANCE – Sept. 30, 2023 - Meanwhile, the ‘Flintstones’ star – who has been married to Anna Beth Goodman since 1989 and has 33-year-old daughter Molly with her – has carved out an illustrious career in fil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOct 3 2023RecoveryRehab
IMPORTANT: Recognizing The Signs of Drug Overdose IMPORTANT! – Sept. 28, 2023 - Changes in Consciousness One of the first signs of a possible drug overdose is a sudden change in consciousness. This can include extreme drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty st... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionOct 3 2023OverdoseRecovery
Quote of the Week – Grace Slick “When you get older, it’s not about what you did that you regret, it’s what you didn’t do.” – Grace Slick ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOct 3 2023quote of the week
Meet The Advisors Helping CEOs Reach Sober Heights HELPING RECOVERY – Sept. 22, 2023 - Dr. Louise Stanger, an advisor to families and behavioral centers, has made it her life’s mission to help people heal from trauma, especially trauma related to sudden deaths. ‘‘I ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
Jeff Tweedy on Judaism and Staying Sober MUCH TO SAY – Sept. 13, 2023 - You were skeptical of religion growing up, but you converted to Judaism as an adult. What role does Jewish tradition and belief play in your life these days? We’re primarily s... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
‘Love is here to stay’: Author Talks Addiction Recovery THE CRONE’S WISE WORDS – Sept. 4, 2023 - Speaking at Brooks Memorial Library is a big deal for Avery, she said, “because this is my hometown.” She said she’s excited and nervous at the same time. Her ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSept 26 2023
Fentanyl Mixed with Cocaine and Meth Creates ‘4th Wave’ of the Overdose Deaths AUDIO – IT’S HAPPENED BEFORE – Sept. 14, 2023 - Another group of people who are affected are people intending to use stimulants on their own but who don’t realize their supply has been laced with or contaminated wi... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylmethOverdoseSept 26 2023
Binge-Eating Fatty Foods Can Lead to Alcoholism IS THERE NO GOD? – Sept. 11, 2023 - Our reward system is at play here — dopamine is being released into our limbic system. Picture a time long ago when humans first walked on two legs, when supermarkets didn’t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaEating Disorderfood addictionSept 26 2023
How James Hetfield Helped Inspire Corey Taylor’s Sobriety AUDIO – PASSING IT ON – 2023 - He adds that music was his “only form of solace” and that it was “the only thing that really ever made me feel like there was hope in the world,” energized by the fact that there was ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 26 2023
What Patients and Doctors Don’t Know About ‘Benzo’ Withdrawal IT’S BRUTAL? – Sept. 2, 2023 - After struggling to quit on my own, and unsure of where to turn, an online search led me to several frightening, confusing weeks in detox and rehab facilities. Despite the interv... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
‘I just wanted to be a good dad’ – Mr. Agnew Reflects on 20 Years Sober VIDEO – FATHER KNOWS BEST – Sept. 5, 2023 - “My story actually is so huge, and the journey is so wide.” Sobriety and recovery gave it back. “20 years, 20 plus years, it’s amazing.” Amazing, not easy. He had a s... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Tony Hoffman Brings Message of Hope and Recovery to Schools VIDEO – WISDOM FROM A REAL BIKER – Sept. 5, 2023 - Tony Hoffman, founder of pH Wellness and a former BMX athlete who struggled with drug addiction and spent time in prison, has spoken to over 500,000 students in the ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSept 26 2023
Supervised Injection Sites Future of War on Drugs FEED A SOUL - SAVE A LIFE – Sept. 4, 2023 - Since 2000, there have been over 700k drug overdose deaths in the U.S. The federal budget for drug control in 2023 was $42.5 billion but little progress has been made compa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSept 26 2023War On Drugs
Family of Shooting Victim Believes Addiction Played a Factor in His Death VIDEO – DRUGS KILL IN MANY WAYS – Sept. 4, 2023 - According to authorities, just before 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Spokane Police Department (SPD) officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. There, they foun... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSept 26 2023Trauma
Dying Doctor Arrested With Guns, Drugs & Hookers Aboard His Yacht WHEN THE END IS NEAR... – Sept. 14, 2023 - “The subsequent search of the yacht allegedly uncovered about 43 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of ketamine, a .380 pistol, three 30-round 9 millimeter magazines, a 12-round mag... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionSept 26 2023
Unknown Drug 500 times More Powerful Than Heroin Circulating in France SACREBLEU – Sept. 14, 2023 - This drug, which is very easy to hide in a glass, has arrived in France. It remains unknown or almost unknown, but we know that it is much more concentrated than opium. The public ... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionHeroin AddictionSept 26 2023
Getting to Know ‘Jack the Magnificent’ VIDEO – JACK THE HIPPER – Sept. 14, 2023 - “His favorite trick is smiling but he also learned how to count recently so he will either smile or count at you,” she said. Her favorite part about having Jack is the em... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionMental HealthSept 26 2023
Owner Disputes Police Claim Puppy Overdosed on Fentanyl RUFF FOR EVERYONE – Sept. 14, 2023 - Last week, Gibson and his girlfriend made headlines after police arrested the couple in a Walmart parking lot. Authorities said that the pair had drugs in their car and tha... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediafentanylSept 26 2023
Michelle Ntalami Praises KISS-FM’s Sobriety Coverage RADIO TRUTH? – Sept. 13, 2023 - Ntalami went on to laud the publication for helping celebrate her win and putting a smile on her mom’s face. “‘Attitude of Gratitude.’ Hey. How is everyone here doing? Lately, I’ve ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
Demi Lovato Opens Up About Drug Use & Overdose VIDEO – AND SHE SURE CAN SING TOO – Sept. 13, 2023 - The singer tells Howard Stern she lives with hearing and vision impairments as a result of her drug overdose in 2018. ‘IT WAS DUE TO THE LACK OF OXYGE... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionOverdoseRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Overdoses Soared as Prescription Pain Pills Plunged DEATH DON’T HAVE NO MERCY IN THIS LAND – Sept. 12, 2023 - Counties with the highest average doses of legal pain pills per person from 2006 to 2013 suffered the highest death rates in the nation over the subsequent si... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylOverdoseSept 26 2023
Pussycat Dolls singer backs Russell Brand IN OTHER NEWS... – Sept.23, 2023 - A star of the American band Pussycat Dolls has given their support to besieged comedian Russell Brand after he broke his silence on multiple claims of rape, sexual assault and emot... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 26 2023