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Alexander Ludwig Celebrates 5 Years Sober

VIDEO – CREDITS HIS WIFE – April 24, 2023 - The “Hunger Games” star — who affectionately noted his sobriety anniversary fell on the same day he went on his first date with Lauren three years ago — said that it was “s... Read More...

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Scientists Identify What Differentiates Drug Users from Non-Users

AMBITION? – March 8, 2023 - Craving is a strong desire to use drugs or eat. It has long been considered a key factor driving substance abuse and overeating. It is one of the criteria used for diagnosing substan... Read More...

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Teen of the Week: Rohan Malik-Hamirani Helps With Addiction Fight

A YOUNG HEART OF GOLD – April 22, 2023 - He learned about service from his parents, Dr. Rabina Malik-Hamirani and Dr. Mirza Hamirani, he said. “They are both very compassionate and have taught us all to help... Read More...

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Drug Deaths Fell in Kentucky in 2022

SOME BEATS – April 21, 2023 - “That number is still far too high,” the governor said at his weekly news conference. “One is too many. But with the opioid epidemic, we see far, far too many.” Increased use of... Read More...

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Bam Margera on the Run with Girlfriend, Child, Amid Meth Run

VIDEO – PRAYERS AND POSITIVE VIBES – April 26, 2023 - Bam Margera is allegedly suffering a “meltdown” due to an addiction to meth, his brother, Jess Margera, claims in a series of explosive tweets. The 44-year-ol... Read More...

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FOLLOW-UP Report: ‘Jackass’ Star Bam Margera Surrenders to Police

VIDEO – FACING THE MUSIC – April 27, 2023 - A judge arraigned the reality star and he was then released on signature bond after bail was set at $50,000, according to court records. Margera faces a preliminary h... Read More...

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‘Until the Ribbon Breaks’ Celebrates His Sobriety With New Single

VIDEO – TAKE A LISTEN/WATCH – April 26, 2023 - “During the decade that I was making music, I hadn’t realized the toll it took on me, emotionally and physically,” he says in a press release. “I started questioning why... Read More...

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Smartwatches Are Triggering for Your Mental Health

DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? – March 21, 2023 - One of the main distinguishing features between a smartwatch and a fitness band is the breadth of apps, features, and functionality available on each. Wher... Read More...

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Melanie Lynskey: I feel grateful to have found my husband

LOVE HEALS ALL, SOMETIMES – April 29, 2023 - Recalling the early days of their relationship, Melanie told The Independent: “Things were crazy for a while. It got a lot easier when my husband got sober, which I’... Read More...

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Michelle Heaton Marks Two Years Sober

“As long as I continue to do my meetings.” – April 27, 2023 - #tbt 2 years ago today I arrived on the steps of the @priorygroup... Bewildered, confused, sad, sick and very frightened. That day I took my last drink... Read More...

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How Did Frankie Taylor Die in State-Licensed Addiction Center?

DRUGS – April 23, 2023 - He was Peter Pan in the community play. Poured himself into original folk-rock songs that detailed a painful, but hopeful, journey. Volunteered with the church youth group. He was an in... Read More...

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Cheyenne Jackson: ‘After Nearly a Decade, I Fell Off the Wagon’

GET BACK UP – April 24, 2023 - One of the stars of Fox’s Call Me Kat is getting candid about his sobriety struggles, hoping his story may be able to help someone navigating a similar situation. “Vulnerable i... Read More...

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‘The reality of death is very present’

SO IS RECOVERY – April 22, 2023 - A Colorado Springs mom is helping others navigate the heartache of drug abuse. Lisa Smith is a mother to a son who struggled with drugs as a teen. But now she is connecting ... Read More...

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Doctor’s Opioid Arrest Prompts Warning For Fentanyl Risk

JUST ANOTHER DRUG DEALER – April 23, 2023 - According to court documents, Okafor distributed oxycodone to people outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose from his med... Read More...

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Belladonna and History of Towns Hospital in New York

THE VISIONARY GETS HELP – April 15, 2023 - It was founded by Charles B. Towns, who was an insurance salesman from Georgia. Towns was a very successful, high-pressure insurance salesman. He had an eighth-grade e... Read More...

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Can Surgical Chip End Alcoholism?

NEWCOMER CHIP? – April 26, 2023 - For several months, the Naltrexone chip is supposed to help people remove their alcohol cravings. Let’s take a closer look. As part of a clinical trial directed by Hao Wei, ... Read More...

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Exercises May Help Addiction Recovery

IT CAN’T HURT – April 26, 2023 - “Exercise has so many benefits for those overcoming an addiction,” Weinstock said. “There is the immediate bump in mood after one’s workout, and, over time, exercise reduces depressio... Read More...

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The Teenager Who Jumped Off the Golden Gate Bridge

VIDEO – DON’T DROP HOPE – March 9, 2023 - In 2018, Hines told his story to ABC News, recalling the feeling he had the moment that he jumped. “Instant regret, powerful, overwhelming,” he remembers feeling. “As I fell... Read More...

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Treating Food Addiction

VIDEO – UBER EATS – April 26, 2023 - Signs of food addiction can include intense cravings, having trouble cutting down on how much you’re eating, and experiencing withdrawal. Registered dietitians say there is also ... Read More...

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OPINION: Florida’s Marchman Act Works By Joe Considine

SAVING LIVES – April, 24, 2023 – Passage of California’s CARE Court law to reform California’s Mental Health Services Act, efforts in the State of Washington, and possibly in New York City, promise help for the tragi... Read More...

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OPINION: Compulsory Arrest Could Help Homeless Addicts

ONLY TO GET INDOORS – April 15, 2023 - Los Angeles’ recently initiated “Mansion Tax,” for instance, specifically raises funds to combat homelessness. But those funds cannot be used for immediate soluti... Read More...

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Was Everyone at Chez Panisse on Cocaine

Ya’Think? – April 10, 2023 - Jeremiah Tower is, by all accounts, a culinary legend. The chef is perhaps most well known for his pioneering approach to Northern California cuisine while at Alice Waters’ famed Be... Read More...

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How Former Child Star Overcame Addiction

VIDEO – MORE FAMOUS NPW THAN EVER – April 16, 2023 - The 63-year-old California man became famous as a six-year-old curly-haired redhead when he was cast in the 1960s TV series “Family Affair,” which ran on CBS for f... Read More...

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Elementary Students Hospitalized From Eating Marijuana Gummies

VIDEO – STONED AT SCHOOL – April 14, 2023 - The school said a rescue vehicle was immediately dispatched and parents were contacted. The school later learned that three more students had also ingested the substance. ... Read More...

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Black Pregnant Women Unfairly Tested for Drug Use By Roni Caryn Rabin

BIAS IN THE BABY WARD – April 14, 2023 - Hospitals are more likely to give drug tests to Black women delivering babies than white women, regardless of the mother’s history of substance use, suggests a new study of a ... Read More...

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These OTC Drugs Can Be Habit-Forming

SEE WHAT’S IN YOUR PURSE – April 15, 2023 - A rebound effect, which generally comes from medication misuse, is not the same as a true addiction, although there are nonprescription drugs that can be abused or co... Read More...

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Biden Promised Opioid Watchdog Billions, Then Feds Ghosted Him

IT’S COMPLICATED – April 20, 2023 - No federal employee holds the title of opioid crisis accountability coordinator. The Office of National Drug Control Policy has not released public statements about the settlements... Read More...

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John Mulaney Says He ‘Didn’t Know the Nasal Swab Hurt’ Until He Got Sober

VIDEO – HEIGHTENED FEELINGS ARE NATURAL – April 20, 2023 - “I didn’t know the nasal swab hurt until well after I got sober,” confessed the comedian during his recent appearance on the This Past Weekend with Theo Von ... Read More...

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Bella Hadid Celebrates 6 Whole Months of Sobriety

VIDEO – 12 STEPPING AMERICA – April 20, 2023 - “It can create some accountability and a lot of support if you have millions of followers that are joining you and celebrating you along the way,” Wandzilak said of the... Read More...

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Harvard Students Call on University to Dename Sackler Buildings at Art Museum’s ‘Die-In’

AUDIO – REAL EDUCATION – April 21, 2023 - More than 50 protesters called on Harvard to remove the Sackler name from all University sites and departments — including the Arthur M. Sackler Building and Arthur M. ... Read More...

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