Drug Abuse and Addiction

Pandemic triggers ‘enormous’ spike in drug overdose deaths

Dying to be free –  Nov. 18, 2020 - “I do think it’s a combination of those things,” said Dr.…

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Johnny Cash’s drug addiction struggles

WATCH – Man in Black –   Nov. 22, 2020 - John Carter Cash admitted candidly: “It was the fact…

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‘We Are Shipping To The U.S.’: Inside China’s Online Synthetic Drug Networks

LISTEN – Exporting Death –   Nov. 17, 2020 - Chen is one of more than 100 vendors who market…

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The Moms Aren’t Alright

Next it’s the “Kids” –  November 21, 2020 - Mothers are also facing a financial reality that becomes more strained…

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Shorts are Big Deal at the Reel Recovery Film Festival by Burl Barer

A Short in The Arm –  November 20, 2020 - There is a thrill to discovering an excellent film, a…

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What has changed during COVID-19 for People in Recovery

WATCH – Lack of traditional AA meetings? –  Nov. 12, 2020-  A lot has changed for people in recovery as…

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Overcoming addiction with the help of ayahuasca

Plant Medicine Magic? –   Nov. 21, 2020 - Rory’s ayahuasca experience reflects broader research on ayahuasca and addiction. A…

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Chasing the News – Episode 4 – Musicians

WATCH – Sobriety, creativity, serenity and laughter in the Coronaverse. A conversation with Paul Williams, Ester Nicholson, Ricky Byrd, John…

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William Barr’s DOJ Drops Massive Drug Case Against Mexican Official

Nothing to see here folks, move along... –  Nov. 17, 2020 - But after General Cienfuegos’ arrest, the federal authorities…

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Homeless Men Moved Into Tourist Hotel. What Followed Was Unexpected

Home is where the Love is –  November 13, 2020 - An opera singer who also studied public relations is…

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Pandemic taking toll on parents

Mommy Merlot and Daddy Doobie –   Nov. 9, 2020 - In a May survey conducted by the Research Triangle…

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Cafe Is Helping People Recovering From Addiction With Jobs and ‘Relentless Love’

WATCH – ‘Relentless Love’ says it all –  Nov. 9, 2020 - A cafe in Charlotte, North Carolina, is giving…

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Addicts more likely to get COVID-19 and die

Another reason to “just say no” –   November 10, 2020 - In terms of complications, the hospitalization rate for…

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Sarah hid her addiction from everyone, then it all unravelled.

WATCH – When suicide is off the table –   Nov. 9, 2020 - hey completed seven rounds of IVF,…

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Climate change, sobriety at heart of new novel

MEDIA: Book review –   Nov. 10, 2020 - In part, writing the book was healing for Lord – “an…

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S.F.’s passive approach to the drug crisis is costing lives, too

War on drugs, peace on drugs –   Nov. 14, 2020 - But despite the crisis growing so much more…

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Why Do People in Recovery Experience Sugar Addiction?

Because it tastes good? –   Nov. 9, 2020 - Susannah Gerber is a chef, nutritionist, and food behaviorist. By…

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Startup Developing Sublingual Psilocybin Raises $34 Million

Mushroom soup for the mind? –   Oct. 22, 2020 - In two prior deals, Cybin raised $10 million from…

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How to Avoid Addiction Relapse

Vigilance! –  Nov. 14, 2020 - Avoid tempting scenarios. We’ve often heard people share that they wanted to prove to…

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Q&A with Lisa Hower, Hower Lodge

Stick with the Winners! –  Nov. 17, 2020 - I  am so Grateful to be Clean and Sober! Through the…

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Michael J. Fox’s past struggles with sobriety, Parkinson’s & fame

WATCH – Sober Like A Fox –  November 9, 2020 - With the love and support of his wife of…

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24-hour heroin ‘hotline’ — staffed by drug dealers busted on Chicago’s West Side

The Ultimate Call Center –  Nov. 16, 2020 - Investigators also tapped Bryant’s phone and allegedly recorded him angered at…

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What It’s Like To Be A Sober Drag Performer In Toronto Pt. 1

Queen and Sober –  November 13, 2020 - April Wozny: Tell us what is was like when you drank/used and…

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Sinead O’Connor entering rehab for ‘trauma and addiction’

Nothing compares to a few –  Nov. 10, 2020 - “I grew up with a lot of trauma and abuse.…

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What the New Drug Policies Mean For You, Personally

Smoke two joints in the morning... –   November 9, 2020 - Here are all the answers to the drug…

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Lucille Ball Was ‘Crucial Part in My Recovery’ From Drug Addiction

WATCH – The pressure was on –   Nov. 10, 2020 - Actor Keith Thibodeaux landed the role of Lucy…

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‘We Are Tired, And Fed Up’: Residents Say Treatment Programs Saturating Harlem

WATCH – There goes the neighborhood –  Nov. 14, 2020 - “To see someone shooting dope and not caring who…

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Review

MEDIA: Film Recommendation After binge watching Netflix’s mini-series QUEEN’S GAMBIT, which I enjoyed tremendously, I listened to a rare interview…

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Mike Tyson: I put baby urine in fake schlong to pass drug tests

Can’t Touch This –   November 10, 2020 - The boxing legend, 54, explained on his “Hotboxin’ ” podcast this week…

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Mariah App, reveals haunting link of Met’s Sackler Wing to opioid crisis

Exposing the Truth –  November 7, 2020 - The billionaire Sackler family is known for donating millions of dollars to museums and cultural…

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