Drug Abuse and Addiction

Drug Abuse and Addiction

Underlying Twists & Turns of Addiction: Mental Illness or Mental Diversity?

by Julie Lyons, LICSW PUTTING OURSELVES BACK TOGETHER – March 12, 2021 - Coming out about addiction to the public, friends and loved ones these days may not have the shame that it did in the past; it may eve... Read More...

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1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan Includes SUD Treatment Provider Funding

AMERICAN SPRING – March 10, 2010 - Recognizing the increased need for SUD treatment services, the massive spending bill includes funding for numerous substance use disorder programs. While the focus in the bill... Read More...

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Young addicts use art to ‘stay clean’

WATCH – DRAWING A LINE, NOT DOING ONE – March 1, 2021 - “I’m used to seeing people like me multiple times per week, but with social distancing and restrictions on gathering size, I have not gotten to see ... Read More...

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James Taylor regrets giving John Lennon opiates

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND? – March 2, 2021 - People who walk through the glittery door of showbiz almost always go down the slippery slope of drug addiction coupled with alcoholism. To cope up with the demands of a b... Read More...

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ARcare Joins Hazelden Betty Ford’s Network

A PARTNERSHIP FOR GOOD – March 3, 2021 - “We are thrilled to welcome ARcare to our Patient Care Network as a collaborative member—our first from the tri-state area of Arkansas, Mississippi and Kentucky,” said Bob Po... Read More...

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Cardiovascular Consequences of Drug Use

ONE FROM THE HEART – Feb. 26, 2021 - Cannabis, or marijuana, is increasingly used both recreationally and therapeutically worldwide. 7,8 Particularly, the major chemical compounds excreting these effects are D-... Read More...

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The Importance of Sharing Stories

AND OF BEING EARNEST – March 3, 2021 - As human beings, we are all defined by our personal experiences, both positive and negative. Our experiences make us who we are, and in many ways, they connect us to the p... Read More...

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Overdose Deaths Surge Among Black Americans

UNCIVIL WAR – March 3, 2021 - Jenkins, who lives in upstate New York, says her mom, Sonya Hughey, had a hard life, first using crack cocaine when she was a teenager. The loneliness and isolation of the... Read More...

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North Philadelphia “Pill Mill” Doctor Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Illegal Opioid Distribution

ADDICTION RULES – March 2, 2021 - “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to stopping drug-dealing doctors like Rodos,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Williams. “As a physician, he was well aware of the inherently ... Read More...

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How Has Addiction Damaged The Finance Industry?

GREEDY BASTARDS – March 5, 2021 - There are numerous sources out today that have reported substance abuse problems in the financial services sector have seen a huge decline since the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. Acco... Read More...

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Opioid Addiction Relapse May Be Different for Men, Women

NOT THE SAME? – March 4, 2021 - For women, the greatest risk factors for opioid relapse were depression, more severe withdrawal and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For men, the strongest risk factors ... Read More...

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Meet the Mom Working to End the Opioid Epidemic: ‘We Need Empathy and Compassion’

LOVE AND CHARITY – March 5, 2021 - They recommended another facility several hours away, but by the time they arrived, her daughter was in withdrawal. Again, the hospital didn’t know how to help. “I was like, “What ... Read More...

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How Amanda Marino Built a New Business During the Pandemic

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? – March 6, 2021 - As a certified intervention professional, certified life and recovery coach, Amanda is utmostly motivated to help others thrive. After starting her company in the start of ... Read More...

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Do not ‘kiss or snuggle’ turtles

ANOTHER DANGER OF GETTING TOO HIGH – March 4, 2021 - Local and federal health officials say now’s not the time to indulge in any of the abovementioned turtle-touching activities. Infectious disease experts a... Read More...

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5 Things To Say To Someone In Emotional Distress

BE DELICATE – 2021 - Instead let us be present for our friends and loved ones and say: I hear youI am listening to youI am here for youLet me help you It is tough that all is so overwhelming right now. Th... Read More...

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Trainspotting’s Ewan McGregor urges investigation into drug-free addiction treatment

THEY SING THE BODY ELECTRIC – Feb. 28, 2021 - Now McGregor has called on ministers to properly consider NET, suggesting they start by watching the documentary he narrated called The Final Fix. He said: “This... Read More...

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Inmates arrested for Suboxone Strips drug-mail scheme at jail

OXYMORONs – March 3, 2021 - According to Chesterfield Sheriff Karl Leonard, the alleged drug smugglers exploited a regulatory loophole regarding legal mail that is addressed to inmates. While jail staff cond... Read More...

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Marin County drug court gets $500,000

HOUSING NOT HOSING – March 1, 2021 - Jei Africa, director of Marin County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services division, said, “We’re calculating that an additional 48 folks will have some temporary housin... Read More...

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Ex-addict who ‘used crack & heroin at 15, overdosed 19 TIMES’ reveals sober transformation

ANYONE CAN DECIDE TO STOP – Feb. 28, 2021 - She is now eager to tell her story and help show people there is a “solution to this disease”. “I lived a life full of misery and prayed every time that I slept to... Read More...

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Rehab doctor pays $100 a night for ’boutique’ jail stay

MUCH LESS THAN HIS FACILITY – March 3, 2021 - Rosen’s next court date is in April. He’s shacking up at the Huntington Beach City Jail, which charges about $3,000 a month for accommodations. Surf City’s pay-to-s... Read More...

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‘School of Rock’ child star says bullying led to them becoming ‘a raging addict’

IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE – March 5, 2021 - “I spent over a decade terrified that I’d peaked at 10 years old,” Reyes said in their essay. Reyes told the Post, however, that they did not regret doing “School of Rock.”&n... Read More...

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Two women open sober-living homes for men

WATCH – COOKING NOT INCLUDED – March 3, 2021 - People in recovery may encounter a long road finding a place to stay when choosing to lead a clean life. Two women from Wyoming County have opened their own sob... Read More...

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Trey Anastasio to Open Treatment Center in Vermont

PHISHER FOR SOULS – March 4, 2021 - “Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life,” Anastasio said in a statement, “and the problem is intimately linked with isolation — whether that’s isolation due ... Read More...

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Story of Heroin Addiction in 1970s West Berlin Gets Modern Remake

PRE-FENTANYL – Feb. 19, 2021 - Christiane Felscherinow’s lengthy taped interviews with two journalists formed the backbone of the book Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo, which was published in 1978 and made into a fil... Read More...

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Race and Opioids: Lessons From the Civil War-Era Opioid Addiction Crisis

WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR SOME – Feb. 25, 2021 - During the antebellum decades, addiction to rudimentary opiates such as laudanum and opium in gum, pill, and powdered forms was common among white Americans. ... Read More...

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12 Tips for Your Recovery

STAYING VIGILANT – 2020 - Many people who misuse alcohol or drugs have trouble dealing with anger. If left unchecked, anger can have a negative impact on your health and your lasting sobriety. Anger is a normal... Read More...

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John Mulaney is in Outpatient Sober Care

WISHING HIM THE BEST – Feb. 25, 2021 - When Mulaney was a teenager, his parents sent him to a psychiatrist, who told him that he was one part nice kid, one part “gorilla that wants to kill the other half.” A... Read More...

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Retailer reflects on drug addiction, crime, and finding purpose

WATCH – STAYING CLEAN IN BODY AND SOUL – Feb. 25, 2021 - Retailer reflects on drug addiction, crime, and finding purpose. more@OzarksFirst ... Read More...

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‘Cherry’: Film Review

NOT ON TOP – Feb. 25, 2021 - The muscular camerawork of Newton Thomas Sigel, with its swooping drone shots and virtuoso tracking sequences, is impressive on a craft level, especially if you’ve ever felt the nee... Read More...

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‘Tyger Tyger’ Offers Different Picture of Addiction

WATCH – BUT DARKER – Feb. 26, 2021 - The story, in which Mondragon shaped using his own personal experience with drugs, sees Sprouse kidnapped by a young woman (Sam Quartin) and whisked away to distribute medication... Read More...

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