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SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

VIDEO – POLITICIAN WITH HEART – March 19, 2022 - San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins TYT to discuss drug addiction in San Francisco and how to remedy the problems associated with it. more@YouT... Read More...

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Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

A VISIONARY? – March 23, 2022 - He warned that some of the solutions would “require political capital” and were “not necessarily going to be immediately popular”. Prof Whitty said the temptation was to “alwa... Read More...

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Fentanyl Testing Strips Highly Illegal in Texas

VIDEO – DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS – Mar. 23, 2022 - Fentanyl testing strips can be used to test drugs, powders and pills for the presence of fentanyl, which is often more potent than other drugs and can be fatal. ... Read More...

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Doctor Convicted for Fraud: $112 Million In Addiction Treatment Services Never Rendered

ANYTHING FOR A BUCK – March 24, 2022 - Santeiro, who is a doctor, was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and wire fraud, and eight counts of healthcare fraud. He faces up to 20 years in priso... Read More...

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Three Cups of Coffee a Day ‘could add years to your life’

ESPRESSO TOO? – March 24, 2022 - Antioxidants in the beans improve health by boosting the metabolism, reducing swelling and cutting fat build-up, scientists said. This means even decaf is good for your heart... Read More...

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How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

MOVING AND GROOVING – March 25, 2022 - Attending one of Miller’s virtual classes during lockdown, it was easy to see that participants’ stress and anxiety was high. At first the screen was filled with scrunche... Read More...

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Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

FINALLY FREE – Mar. 24, 2022 - She may have been silenced by her conservatorship for 13 years, but Britney Spears is refusing to be silenced any longer. The singer is taking her newfound freedom to social medi... Read More...

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Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

SHARING THE ANONYMOUS SECRET – March 25, 2022 - Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebs, with many using their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their sobrie... Read More...

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‘Gas Station Heroin’

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED – March 25, 2022 - And it’s legal in Mississippi. Officials discussed the drug at Friday’s Mississippi State Medical Association COVID-19 briefing. “We’ve been seeing it probably the la... Read More...

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Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To ‘Coolest Dude Ever’

Taylor Hawkins RIP Mar. 26, 2022 - The death of the Foo Fighters drummer sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. more@HuffPost ... Read More...

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House Full Of Children Under 8 Treated For Overdosing

VIDEO – NOT THRILL PILLS – March 23, 2022 - “They were left unsupervised for a short period of time and one of the kids that have prescription medication got into it and shared with the other children here,” L... Read More...

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Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

AUDIO – FROM CASH TO CRASH – March 22, 2022 - Elizabeth is not alone. An NHPR investigation has discovered multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive leadership, and retaliation by Spofford while he wa... Read More...

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Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

GONE TOO SOON – Mar. 25, 2022 - Recognizable for his flailing limbs, surfer’s good looks and wide, childlike grin, Mr. Hawkins became a member of the band led by Dave Grohl for its third album, “There Is Nothin... Read More...

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The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

VIDEO – MOONAGE DAYDREAM – March 24, 2022 - For most of the 1970s, David Bowie’s life revolved around when he’d be getting his next hit of drugs. After he managed to shake off his sordid habits, Bowie reflecte... Read More...

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In 1972, Congress Was Advised to Repeal Cannabis Laws

WHAT TOOK SO LONG? – Mar. 22, 2022 - It implies an overwhelming indictment of the behavior which we believe is not appropriate. The actual and potential harm of use of the drug is not great enough to justify i... Read More...

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Rabbi Details His Story of Addiction and Recovery

SHALOM – March 14, 2022 - “What’s significant is that today I sent somebody to rehab, I kissed my kids and walked my dog and I didn’t have to lie to anybody and I can be as honest as I want to and it’s an amaz... Read More...

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Paradox Of How Antidepressants Are Tested

DEPRESSED NEED NOT APPLY – March 15, 2022 - One afternoon in April 2018 I answered my rarely-used home telephone to a barrage of questions. On a crackly landline, a researcher from the University of Exeter, UK... Read More...

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Florida Man Calls Police to Verify his Meth is Authentic

CAN’T MAKE THIS S*%T UP – Mar. 16, 2022 - Most drug users tend to keep their dealings under wraps, but one Florida man was arrested after allegedly calling police to check the authenticity of his methamphetami... Read More...

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Mrs. Doubtfire Co-Star Says Robin Williams Gave Him important Addiction Advice

WISHED HE HEARD WHAT HE SAID – March 13, 2022 - Lawrence said Williams gave him a ‘gift’ by being so candid about drug addiction, and gave him an important piece of advice. ‘Don’t ever do drugs. Especially coc... Read More...

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Wes Hurt Shares his Recovery Story at SWSX

VIDEO – HE’S CLEAN FOR A CAUSE – Mar. 18, 2022 - South by Southwest (SXSW) is tackling the growing problem of addiction in America. 275 people die every day in the U.S. from a drug overdose. It’s why Austin ent... Read More...

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Israel Cason, Founder Of Treatment Program, Dies

AUDIO – OF SUPREME SERVICE – March 13, 2022 - He also joined the Fruit of Islam in the Nation of Islam and worked in its local bakery. But after the death of Elijah Muhammad, he resumed drug use. That lifest... Read More...

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Medical marijuana may trigger substance abuse

AND ALCOHOL MAY TRIGGER ALCOHOLISM – Mar. 18, 2022 - “In this first study of patients randomized to obtain medical marijuana cards, we learned there can be negative consequences to using cannabis for medi... Read More...

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Samuel L. Jackson Reveals Drug Addiction in his Early Career

VIDEO – SOBRIETY AIN’T NO “PULP FICTION” – Mar. 18, 2022 - Jackson was addicted to crack cocaine during in the early years of his marriage and career. He said his addiction defined relationships with his famil... Read More...

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‘One Pill Can Kill’

VIDEO – SO CAN ONE LINE – March 18, 2022 - “In less than 12 months (in 2021), DPS crime labs took in 500 submissions of fentanyl. DPS also seized in one year, 288 million lethal doses of fentanyl in Texas,” sai... Read More...

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Can Big $ in Addiction Tech, Curb Soaring Overdose Deaths?

ADDICTION IS BIG BUSINESS – Mar. 18, 2022 - David Sarabia had already sold two startups by age 26 and was sitting on enough money to never have to work another day in his life. He moved from Southern Cali... Read More...

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Pete Doherty’s Life Without Heroin

VIDEO – CLEAN LIVIN’ – (register for free to read full article) Mar. 18, 2022 - Speaking to The i, Doherty said: “Once lockdown happened, it was a nightmare trying to get back . Plus, I had a driving ban, an... Read More...

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Feeling Out of Balance in Sobriety?

TAKE A STAND, AND THEN STAND THERE – March 16, 2022 - Many people start to feel off-balance when they’re dealing with too many worries or responsibilities. Again, let’s consider the example from earlier; it’s r... Read More...

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Drug Abuse and Addiction

SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

Fentanyl Testing Strips Highly Illegal in Texas

Doctor Convicted for Fraud: $112 Million In Addiction Treatment Services Never Rendered

Three Cups of Coffee a Day ‘could add years to your life’

How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

‘Gas Station Heroin’

Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To ‘Coolest Dude Ever’

House Full Of Children Under 8 Treated For Overdosing

Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

Overdose Deaths Reduced

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

‘Full House’ Cast’s Quotes About Addiction

In 1972, Congress Was Advised to Repeal Cannabis Laws

Rabbi Details His Story of Addiction and Recovery

Paradox Of How Antidepressants Are Tested

Florida Man Calls Police to Verify his Meth is Authentic

Mrs. Doubtfire Co-Star Says Robin Williams Gave Him important Addiction Advice

Wes Hurt Shares his Recovery Story at SWSX

Israel Cason, Founder Of Treatment Program, Dies

Medical marijuana may trigger substance abuse

Samuel L. Jackson Reveals Drug Addiction in his Early Career

‘One Pill Can Kill’

Can Big $ in Addiction Tech, Curb Soaring Overdose Deaths?

Pete Doherty’s Life Without Heroin

William Hurt Eschewed Opioids to Maintain his Sobriety

Feeling Out of Balance in Sobriety?