Heart Of The Matter Podcast Hosted by Elizabeth Vargas AUDIO – Demi Lovato’s Sister IS RIGHT ON – April 11, 2023 - Elizabeth Vargas is joined by “Desperate Housewives” actress Madison De La Garza to talk about marijuana use disorder and the role her famous family plays ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 18 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinternetinterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Exercise Addiction Isn’t a Myth RUNNER’S HIGH – April 4, 2023 - There is abundant research on exercise addiction (EA), also called “exercise dependence,” in triathletes. One study of 1,285 triathletes found that 20% showed signs of EA, and th... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryApril 11 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediainternetlife expectancyMental HealthRecovery
‘Gaming is Proven to be as Addictive as Cocaine!’ VIDEO – SUPER MARIO BROS. CUT THEIR PERUVIAN – April 4, 2023 - ‘You are giving your kid access to stuff that is proven to be as addictive as cocaine, not everybody has active parents!’ ‘As much as I sympathise th... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 11 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneGaminginternetinterventionRecoveryRehabSmartphone Addiction
Zero-Calorie Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke and Death VIDEO – HOW SWEET IT ISN’T – Feb. 28, 2023 - People with existing risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes, were twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke if they had the highest levels of eryth... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 4 2023Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaDrug Abuse and AddictionEating Disorderfood addictioninternetlife expectancyTrauma
Technology Addiction Has Created a Self-Help Trap IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT – March 28, 2023 - Why, despite multiple reports from Silicon Valley whistleblowers revealing that technology companies are using manipulative designs to prolong our time online, do we feel ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 4 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionRecoverySmartphone Addiction
Teen Animated Social Media Addiction CHANGE IN MOTION – March 31, 2023 - The black and white video essay illustrates in painful simplicity how social media addiction and fear of being disconnected, termed nomophobia, can impact young people. Research... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 4 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionRecoverySmartphone Addiction
Sex Addiction: Symptoms, Patterns to Look For VIDEO – IT DOESN’T AWAYS TAKE TWO – March 23, 2023 - An estimated 3-6% of the population struggle with sexual compulsivity. Click@USAToday ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryApril 4 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMental HealthSexual AddictionSmartphone Addiction
Zuckerberg Was Warned on Social Media Addiction THE KIDS ARE NOT ALRIGHT – March 13, 2023 - The revelations were disclosed in a lawsuit over social media addiction that had been filed previously but with key portions sealed from public view. An unredacted version ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMar 21 2023Mental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addiction
Kids’ Childhood Made Into Content INSTAGRAM STAGE DOOR PARENTS – March 10, 2023 - Claire, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, has never known a life that doesn’t include a camera being pointed in her direction. The first time sh... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMar 21 2023Smartphone Addictionteenagers
14 Years Sober, Fatboy Slim’s New Podcast, Rockwater COMMANDING HIS CAREER – Feb. 21, 2023 - His love for connection even saw him working at the Big Beach Cafe, in Hove, during lockdown. Fans looking to experience the “irresponsible lunatic” that is Fatboy Sli... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 28 2023internetinterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
How I Overcame My Tech Addiction NO TURNING BACK, UNLESS... – Feb. 22, 2023 - How do they keep us addicted? They rely on dopamine—the “reward hormone.” Like Pavlov’s dogs, we anticipate a reward when we hear something associated with it, like ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeb 28 2023internetinterventionRecoverySmartphone Addiction
What is Recovery? with Ryan Hampton VIDEO – SOBRIETY AND A WHOLE LOT MORE – Feb. 14, 2023 - Why does Partnership to End Addiction focus on supporting the parents and close family members of those struggling with addiction? Because study after study sho... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 21 2023internetinterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Lucy Hale – 1 Year Sober After ‘private’ Journey of ‘self-love’ VIDEO – IT IS ALL ABOUT LOVE – Feb. 15, 2023 - “While this journey has mostly been private, I felt compelled tonight to let anyone who is struggling know that you are not alone and you are loved,” she concluded. H... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 21 2023internetinterventionRecoveryRehab
I’ve been sober for 3 years – an app has been key to my recovery HOW APP-ROPRIATE – Feb. 12, 2023 - The app prompts you to post a photo and text marking your sobriety, which others can comment on, and it’s uplifting knowing you aren’t alone. I started experimenting with dru... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 21 2023internetinterventionRecoveryRehab
Sports Betting Has Risen Tenfold in Three Years TECH PLUS THE POINTS – Feb. 10, 2023 - The Supreme Court ruling struck down a federal law that had banned most commercial sport wagering outside Las Vegas. The subsequent spread of legal gambling was stunningly swift... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeb 14 2023GaminginternetinterventionMental HealthRecoverySmartphone AddictionSuper Bowlvideo games
Journey to Sobriety Inspires Sober 20-Something Podcast VIDEO – CREATIVITY FOR ALL – Feb. 6, 2023 - Jenna Lawson is sharing her journey to sobriety through ‘The Sober 20-Something’ podcast. Click@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=A... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 14 2023internetinterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Luxury Rehab Centres Offer Therapy For ‘Crypto Addiction’ GETTING HIGH, AND LOW – Feb. 4, 2023 - Don works in a company that processes central bank digital currency (CBDC) transactions. He did not want to use his real name and wishes to remain anonymous because he fears his... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeb 14 2023internetinterventionMental HealthRecoveryRehabSmartphone Addiction
Royce Da 5’9” Salute Sada Baby’s Sobriety After He Kicked Lean Habit COMPLIMENTS MATTER – Jan. 25, 2023 - Royce Da 5’9″ has been sober for over a decade after going cold turkey one morning in 2012 and deciding to fully ditch alcohol and drugs. “I just woke up one day and I had a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 7 2023internetinterventionRecoveryRehab
Gambling Addictions For Teens on the Rise VIDEO – AND IT’S EVERYWHERE – Jan. 29, 2023 - According to the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports, gambling is more accessible today than ever before to anyone, and that includes teenagers. Al... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeb 7 2023GaminginternetinterventionRecoverySmartphone AddictionSuper Bowlteenagersvideo games
Women Recovering From Alcoholism Find Success With Sobriety Podcasts WINNER – Jan. 24, 2023 - “I remember we were up the whole night and I looked over at him and I was like I can never drink ever again,” she said. “And I just knew that was it.” Gillian then turned her t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainternetJan 31 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
13 Predictions for Life in 2023 LUCKY 13 – Jan. 10, 2023 - Justice for hoodie-and-shorts guys: Congressional elections are all about representation. And while I am a Californian, at no other point in history have I felt more represente... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainternetJan 24 2023life expectancyMental Health
Social Media Use Could Be Changing Kids’ Brains HOW COULD IT NOT? – Jan. 3, 2023 - At the beginning of the study each 12-year-old participant was asked how many times they checked their social media feeds each day. Those who checked their socials 15 or more ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeatured ArticlesinternetJan 10 2023Mental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addictionteenagers
Highly Addictive TikTok is Likened to FENTANYL by US Congressman SO TRUE – Jan. 3, 2023 - TikTok has been likened to the addictive drug fentanyl by a US politician, due to its ‘corrosive impact’ on young Americans. Mike Gallagher, incoming US chairman of a new House selec... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionJan 10 2023Mental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addiction
Social Media, Gaming Addiction Linked to Emotions I SECOND AND THIRD THE EMOTION – Dec. 20, 2022 - Although many adolescents can use social media or game without issues, it can become problematic and compulsive for some. For those affected, the addictive behav... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDec 27 2022GaminginternetMental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addictionvideo games
Wells Fargo Fined $3.7 Billion For Harming Millions of Consumers CRIME PAYS – Dec. 20, 2022 - Wells Fargo’s yearslong mistreatment of its customers has resulted in another record-breaking fine and a warning that more restrictions on its ability to do business could so... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDec 27 2022internetinterventionRecovery
How to Recognize and Overcome Social Media Addiction VIDEO – GO BACK IN TIME – Dec. 13, 2022 - Doctor Brian Boxer joined us with tips on how to recognize and overcome social media addiction. Click@Fox5DC ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDec 20 2022internetinterventionMental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addictionteenagers
This App Could Fix Your Social Media Addiction IRONIC? – Dec. 14, 2022 -“We’ve all been there,” Riedel, 27, says. “I started to question myself, like, ‘Why is this happening?’ And then of course, as an app developer, I tried to find solutions.” The solut... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDec 20 2022internetinterventionMental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addiction
No Smart Phones For Luddite Teens GOING BACKWARDS TO STAY AHEAD – Dec. 15, 2022 - “Lots of us have read this book called ‘Into the Wild,’” said Lola Shub, a senior at Essex Street Academy, referring to Jon Krakauer’s 1996 nonfiction book about ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDec 20 2022internetinterventionSmartphone Addiction
Game Developer Made ‘Fortnite’ as ‘addictive as possible’ MANY A NITE – Dec. 14, 2022 - The allegations are part of a lawsuit brought by three Canadian parents against Epic Games, the developer of “Fortnite.” The parents argue the game is addictive and has upen... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDec 20 2022GaminginternetinterventionMental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addictionvideo games
Online-Gambling Inquiry Reveals Disturbing Stories VIDEO – GETTING DOWN DOWN UNDER – Dec. 10, 2022 - Ironically, Mark was working for an online betting company for some of that period. By the time his compulsive gambling was discovered, he had accrued significa... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDec 13 2022GaminginternetinterventionRecoverySmartphone AddictionSuper Bowlvideo games