Drug Abuse and Addiction

Fentanyl use surpasses heroin; horse “tranq” waits in sidelines

A MORE DEADLY DEATH –  June 6, 2021- “Folks that are using heroin and fentanyl are transitioning to (Xylazine),” said…

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Q&A with CEO of Social Model Recovery Systems, Bruce Boardman

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! June 2, 2021 - Bruce Boardman is the Chief Executive Officer for Social Model Recovery Systems…

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Woman’s viral Facebook about overcoming addiction

WATCH – #RECOVERYISPOSSIBLE –   June 3, 2021 - At six years old, Burton says she was introduced to marijuana…

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Addiction nightmare in photos

IT’S A FULL-TIME JOB –  June 3, 2021 - ‘During the 19th century the neighbourhood of Kensington in north Philadelphia…

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What is Team Downey Productions?

SWEET TOOTH –   June 4, 2021 -  Susan Nicole Downey, born Susan Levin is an American film producer. She…

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Brothers say key to success is family support for addicts

WATCH – TELLING IT LIKE IT IS –  June 3, 2021 - David said he and his brother haven’t always…

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Parents March To Snapchat’s Headquarters

WATCH – AN APP THAT CAN KILL? –    June 4, 2021 - She lost her son Alexander nearly a…

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California moves towards decriminalizing psychedelic drugs

WATCH – “DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC - MUSHROOMS?” –  June 3, 2021 - Some cities in the U.S. including…

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Kelly Osbourne: Vicodin at 13 led to heroin

WATCH – BACK ON THE WAGON –   June 3, 2021 - However, the former MTV star said it didn’t…

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Amy Winehouse spent £500,000 on drugs and her heroin habit

GARGANTUAN LOSS –  May 29, 2021 - That was how I found myself invited to dinner with the neighbours. People…

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Murderous SACKLER family gets off scott free, and keeps their billions

LISTEN – WHO HAS THE GOLD, MAKES THE LAW –  June 2, 2021 - In addition to contributing money from…

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‘Sober 21’ Zine’s Elia Einhorn Talks Recovery in the Music Industry

HAPPY, JOYOUS AND ROCKIN’ OUT –   May 28, 2021 -  Addiction and recovery stories — both the triumphs and…

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Hazelden/Betty Ford Names Andrew Williams Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

SHAKING UP THE STATUS QUO –  May 18, 2021 - “The people who power Hazelden Betty Ford are mission-driven, compassionate…

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‘We Don’t Just Change on Dime’

SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE –   May 28, 2021-  “We’ve been told that we’ve had to stay six…

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Legislation lifts ban on benefits for those with drug convictions

EQUAL TREATMENT UNDER THE LAW –  May 27, 2021 - The Senate on Thursday passed House Bill 88, which would…

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New Book About Conquering Addiction Receives ‘Book Excellence Award’

BOOK REVIEW –   May 25, 2021 - The book recognizes chemical dependency as a universal outcry and struggle for…

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Overdose Death Rates Up 42% in 2020

HORRIFYING –  May 26, 2021- According to a study by researchers from UCLA, Northeastern University and the University of Utah,…

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Canada’s first and only overdose prevention site for women

WATCH – FOR THE LOVE OF LIFE –   May 27, 2021 - While all women are welcome, including those…

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10% Set-Aside and Billions dedicated for Recovery

BREAKING NEWS! –  May 2021 - “[The budget includes] ... a new 10 percent set aside within the SABG for…

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Mother of Drug Addict Son in SF Condemns Open-Air Drug Market

WATCH – THERE ARE NO DRUG CRIMES, ONLY DRUG POLICY CRIMES –   May 27, 2021 - “There needs to…

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How sobriety strategies help anxious people re-enter society after the pandemic

IT’S LIKE WE’RE ALL NEWCOMERS...AGAIN! –  May 27, 2021 - “There’s a sense of anticipatory anxiety around re-navigating and reintegrating …

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Moby’s Therapist Once Suggested an Unorthodox Way to Get Sober

STOP DRINKING? –  May 28, 2021 - If you start doing a lot of cocaine, you’re going to get sober…

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Oregon decriminalizing all drugs creates hope for those in recovery

LIGHT AT THE END OF A ‘DEAD’ END POLICY –   May 28, 2021 - “My addiction doesn’t stem from…

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Travis Barker says plane crash horror helped him beat addiction

NOT THE ONLY WAY –   May 25, 2021 - He also revealed he would wake up during surgery following…

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Many struggling with addiction have relapsed during pandemic

WATCH – KEEP COMING BACK –  May 24, 2021 - This pandemic year has been very challenging for those who…

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The legacy of War on Drugs – addiction, incarceration & recovery

WATCH – LOCK US UP –  May 25, 2021 - You can’t tell the story of Matthews without talking about…

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The Truth About Deinstitutionalization

IT’S INSANE –   May 25, 2021 - One popular explanation blames “deinstitutionalization”: the emptying of state psychiatric hospitals that…

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Forum weighs in on Portugal’s drug approach

PERFECT SUMMER VACATION? –  May 27, 2021 - “I have been aware of the harm done to immigrant communities by…

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How to prevent deadly drug overdose

WATCH – WITH MORE THAN PRAYER –  MAY 25, 2021 - If trying to roust the potential overdose victim verbally,…

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Kerry Katona says ‘I should be dead’ after heartbreaking battle with addiction

WATCH – GRINDING TO A HALT –   May 26, 2021 - Speaking about her past trouble’s on Wednesday’s edition…

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