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Andie MacDowell’s Chaos & Darkness of Childhood Helps With New Role

LISTEN – TRAUMA INTO TELEVISION – Nov. 8, 2021 - On her own mother’s mental health disorder. She was diagnosed with schizophrenia. But I don’t think she was schizophrenic. That’s the problem. I think a l... Read More...

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Police Officer Saves Man’s Life Overdosing

WATCH – HEARTBREAKING—LIFE AFFIRMING – Nov. 2, 2021 - “I carry Narcan in my purse in case of situations like this. You can get it from the Student Health Services for free. There are also organizations online ... Read More...

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Yoga can make you cry. Here’s why that’s okay.

PRAYER CAN TOO – Nov. 2, 2021 - Adam Gallenberg, a sports psychologist with Premier Sport Psychology in Edina, Minn, points out that people often turn to exercise when they are feeling stressed. “So, if ... Read More...

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Nadia Sawalha’s Husband Reveals Her Role in His Recovery

SOMETIMES IT TAKES TWO – Nov. 2, 2021 - Nadia replied with a simple heart emoji and the word “always”. Mark’s comment also touched several of Nadia’s fans, and it has since had 469 likes, as well as seve... Read More...

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Online Resources For People Struggling With Addiction

BILL W. & DR. BOB HAD TO MEET, YOU CAN CALL – Oct. 2021 - Some people who are struggling with their addiction may be so situated that they cannot get to a meeting, or they may be nervous about making the leap t... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson “Unrecognizable” When Starting Her Sobriety Journey

NOW SHE LIKES WHAT SHE SEES – NOV. 4, 2021 - “There is so much stigma around the word alcoholism,” Simpson wrote. She noted that her drinking was masking the real work she had to do: to allow herself to ... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Reveals Astonishing Transformation

IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER – Nov. 4, 2021 - ‘I tried to stop on my own and it was nothing but a lesson in futility. And if you want to stop and you don’t know who to reach out to, you can even reach out to m... Read More...

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Addiction Expert Joins the Department of Psychiatry at NYU

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS – Oct. 26, 2021 - “We are delighted to welcome to our faculty Dr. Jordan, an exceptional clinician and researcher whose critically important work in addiction and mental health disp... Read More...

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She Lost All Hope, Now She’s Saving Others

ONE GOOD DEED... – Oct. 26, 2021 - She is a devoted grandmother, a children’s church director and a regional overdose prevention specialist, giving out the same hope she once needed. The ROPS program in Ten... Read More...

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To Help with Family’s Sobriety There Are Many Options

WATCH – THERE IS ALWAYS HELP, SOMEWHERE – Oct. 29, 2021 - Daniel says, “I’m not a doctor, I don’t have a PhD. My expertise is life. I think I’m qualified to help people because I started to drink alcohol at th... Read More...

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Self-Care Doesn’t Have To Be Selfish

BOOK REVIEW: SIT DOWN TO RISE UP: HOW RADICAL SELF-CARE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD by Shelly Tygielski – Oct. 28, 2021 - “In emergencies like when there’s a death or a hurricane, everyone steps up,” says Shelly. “Bu... Read More...

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Duchess of Cambridge Says Addiction Can ‘Happen to Any of Us’

AND SOMETIMES IT DOES – Oct. 19, 2021 - She added that it is crucial to recognize “what lies beneath addiction” so “we can help remove the taboo and shame that sadly surrounds it.” The duchess was joined by popular... Read More...

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Remi Wolf’s “Juno” Captures Journey to Sobriety

MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE – Oct. 27, 2021 - Wolf’s songs exude such joy so much that at first listen you would never assume that she is discussing such serious and personal topics. She proves that there i... Read More...

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First Responders Discuss addiction, Use of Narcan

PLEASE WATCH – IT’S GETTING WORSE – Oct. 27, 2021 - “All of a sudden, become every single role of the family. They had to become the sole provider; they had to become the teacher; they had to be everything.” ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Simone de Beauvoir

“Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.“ —Simone de Beauvoir ... Read More...

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Workshop Aims to Combat Artists’ Addiction, Isolation and Death

THE WAY TO MAN’S ART IS THROUGH HIS HEART – Oct. 2021 - During a recent workshop, seven students were in a music class led by Wil Snyder, a pianist who plays 13 other instruments. “When I teach ... Read More...

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The Courage to Be Yourself: E.E. Cummings on Art, Life, and Being Unafraid to Feel

IT’S AN INSIDE JOB – 2021 - Few people in the two centuries since Emerson issued his exhortation to “trust thyself” have countered this culturally condoned blunting of individuality more courageously and consi... Read More...

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Paris Hilton Pushes for Bill Targeting Abusive Youth Facilities

WATCH – MISS HILTON GOES TO WASHINGTON – Oct. 21, 2021 - A group of congressional Democrats said Wednesday that they plan to work with Paris Hilton to create new regulations to prevent the abuse of children in... Read More...

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Nikki Sixx New Book Dives Into Dysfunctional Childhood

WATCH – WRITES THE WRONGS – Oct. 20, 2021 - “The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx” (Hachette, 224 pp., out now) lists both Sixx and Frank Feranna – the musician’s real name – as its authors. It’s a fitting duality... Read More...

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San Francisco Opera and San Quentin Prison Team Up to Showcase Incarcerated Artists

FREEDOM SONG – Oct. 18, 2021 - Seeing the artwork of incarcerated people exhibited in the opera house lobby exceeded Thomason-Redus’s hopes. “It’s so thoughtful and powerful and creative and expressive,” he ex... Read More...

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Sobriety Fueled His Passion To Make Luxury Goods

FROM LOW BOTTOM TO HIGH END – 10/21/2021 - Seawright began with handbags, but he’s made everything from gun holsters and cases to a lawyer’s briefcase. The type of leather he uses is based on wh... Read More...

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Burnout Grows to Epic Proportion Among Social Workers

WATCH – ‘A VERY TRYING TIME’ – Oct. 20, 2021 - There’s growing burnout among social workers and front-line outreach workers in the region as the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic continue t... Read More...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Credits Orgasms, Sobriety & Naked Cuddles for Good Night’s Sleep

Goop Sober – Oct. 21, 2021 - Once in the bed - she aims for 8.30pm - Gwyneth relies on some nighttime assistance from husband Brad Falchuk, 50, revealing the pair - who sleep naked - rely on plenty of ‘s... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Matsuo Basho

"Seek not the paths of the ancients; seek that which the ancients sought." —Matsuo Basho ... Read More...

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Brain-Based Treatment for Recovery, Relapse Prevention & Improved Mental Health by Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D.

A Pioneer in the Field of Neuro-Engineering – October 10, 2021 - Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with offices in Novato and Newport Beach, CA, provides neuro-engineering in her local offices and t... Read More...

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How One Dentist is Addressing Homelessness and Addiction

WATCH – ONE TOOTH AT A TIME – Oct. 10, 2021 - Dr. David Frank, owner of Walden Dental in Austin, has worked with addiction recovery organization Recovery Unplugged as patients from the center began attending his cl... Read More...

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How Kindness at Work Encourages Creativity

WATCH – KEEP CALM AND COLLABORATE – Oct. 12, 2021 - There is a study where, basically, they found that people have, on average, about 70,000 thoughts a day. About 80% of them are the same thoughts you ha... Read More...

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In Love and Recovery

OUR COMMON WELFARE MUST COME FIRST – Oct. 8, 2021 - “They taught me how to help others and get out of my own way,” said Ms. Sabbath, who graduated from Clark University; she earned a master’s degree in social ... Read More...

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Q&A with Creator of the Adult Child Podcast, Andrea Ashley

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Oct. 18, 2021 - Andrea Ashley, former CPA turned podcast host & producer. She grew up outside of Philadelphia in an alcoholic household. Andrea turned to drugs and alcohol herself... Read More...

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Adam Jablin Challenges Others to ‘Gain their life back’ in Sober October

WATCH – TIME TO QUIT? – Oct. 6, 2021 - Jablin is encouraging others who are facing addiction of any kind to challenge themselves in October. “Every day you’re starting a new day of ‘Let me try going through... Read More...

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