Dec 18 2018

Recovering addicts extend thanks to first responders

Life Savers – Dec. 14, 2018 - First responders tonight get a chance to see that their efforts aren’t wasted,”…

6 years ago

Is vaping better than smoking?

Can One Actually Be Better? – Dec 14, 2018 - E-cigarette users’ pee contains more heavy metals as well as…

6 years ago

Charlie Sheen marks one year of sobriety

Like Father Like Son –    December 11, 2018 - The actor took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal a…

6 years ago

Babies born in opioid withdrawal have unusually small heads

...the least among us – December 13, 2018 - The United States is mired in an opioid addiction crisis, and…

6 years ago

San Quentin Deaths Come Amid Increase in Drug Overdoses at Prison

Drug Policy Tragedy – Dec. 9, 2018 - Last May, KQED reported that four inmates at San Quentin had died…

6 years ago

Methamphetamine: Iowa’s most resilient crop

Cold As Ice – December 11, 2018 - Peter Komendowski, the president of the Partnership for a Healthy Iowa  said…

6 years ago

Clinician’s Corner with Adam Mindel

Stick with the Winners! – Adam Mindel is co-founder of Recover Integrity an Extended Care Program for men in Santa…

6 years ago

Real Mexican Drug Traffickers Find ‘Narcos: Mexico’ Nostalgic and Relatable

Chillin’ with the Villains – December 11, 2018 - Curious, I hit them up with a simple proposal: I ordered…

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Russia Is Punishing People for Helping Drug Users

Russian Roulette – December 11, 2018 - As a result of the fine, the ARF – a skeleton crew battling…

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‘ReSET-O’ opioid addiction recovery app cleared by the FDA

App for Living – December 11, 2018 - “Digital technologies and data science have incredible potential to unlock the next…

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4,500 kits containing overdose reversal drug distributed in hours

Saving Citizens – Dec. 13, 2018  - “It is important that people are aware that they can also go to…

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How Do You Recover After Millions Have Watched You Overdose?

By Staying Clean? – Dec. 12, 2018 - Hemphill’s 11-year drug addiction, her criminal record, her struggles as a mother — they…

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Recovery cafe closes as founder slams lack of addiction support

Say It Isn’t So – December 2018 - Ms Hutton claimed volunteer numbers had tailed off for various reasons, adding:…

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Two arrested in patient-brokering scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions

Drugs for Drug Addicts – Dec, 14, 2018 - WEST PALM BEACH — A pharmacist and a “middleman” conspired to…

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“I died and came back. And I still wanted to get high.”

SHOCKING – Dec. 7, 2018 - Sarah Kordenbrock’s addiction started when she was just 18 years old. She was prescribed…

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How the way we talk about addiction can make it harder for people to recover

She’d Rather be Called DEAD? – Dec. 13, 2018 - Dick was in her mid-20s, working full-time as a medical…

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Tennessee Physician Charged with “Massive” Opioid Distribution Scheme

Dr. Dealer – December 14, 2018 -The indictment alleges a pattern of conduct by Orusa whereby patients were prescribed oxycodone…

6 years ago

The lawsuits that could bankrupt the biggest opioid pushers

60 Minutes Special Report – Dec. 16, 2018 - Mike Moore says he’s, “just a country lawyer from Mississippi.” But…

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Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody praised by fans after emotional interview on alcoholism

Telling Truth to Powerlessness – Dec. 15, 2018 - Ryan agreed and pointed out the different culture in America, before…

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Elizabeth Vargas opens up about her recovery from alcohol addiction

She’s taking the right steps – December 12, 2018 - Support and understanding, not shame, she told me is crucial…

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Russell Brand Celebrates 16 Years of Sobriety

SWEET – Dec. 14, 2018 - The 43-year-old comic has recalled how he reached a low point in his life…

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Fentanyl now America’s deadliest drug!

United States of Death – Dec. 12, 2018 - As an example, roughly 40 percent of people listed as dying…

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New Study Confirms Screen Time Affects Brains of Children

Little Brains on Fire – Dec 10, 2018 - Susie Steimle reports on National Institute of Health  study on impact…

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Boys need better access to mental health care

Boys Do Cry – December 15, 2018 - Boys see seeking help as “a sign of weakness,” said Dennis Barbour,…

6 years ago

The Forgotten Addiction

Blame It On the Alcohol – December 10, 2018 - Alcohol misuse occurs when a person drinks in a manner,…

6 years ago

Despair, Love and Loss: A Journey Inside West Virginia’s Opioid Crisis

American Scream – Dec. 13, 2018 - But the lives of these people, like all lives, are more than their…

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