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Staying Active Is a Must

INERTIA IS NOT KOSHER – April 2, 2022 - It was at his little brother’s funeral in Georgia that 39 year-old Tripp Freeman had a sobering realization. If he were to die that day, the only constant in his life wo... Read More...

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The Challenge of Getting (and Staying) Sober on Reality TV

IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT – April 1, 2022 - Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast mem... Read More...

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Can Technology Reduce Substance Abuse?

PHONING IT IN – March 31, 2022 - UCF clinical psychologist and Professor Lidia Meshesha works tirelessly to help improve the lives of people afflicted by addiction. She knows from previous studies, that many... Read More...

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Star Leah McSweeney Was Julia Fox’s AA Sponsor

IN THE SCHMOOZE – March 31, 2022 - On that episode from November 2021, Fox said, “Leah was my sponsor in AA. We were both so sick and suffering.” McSweeney added, “I have the coolest sponsees though. I mean, I ... Read More...

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A Smidgen of Alcohol May Increase Risk of Heart Disease

AUDIO – HOW ABOUT A THIMBLEFUL? – March 31, 2022 - The investigators used analyses of genetic and medical data of over 371,000 people, averaging 57 years of age and reportedly consumed nine drinks per week, wh... Read More...

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Does Moderate Drinking Protect Your Heart? NO

DOES SMOG HELP YOUR BREATHING? – March 29, 2022 - Some researchers have reported that drinking modestly protects the heart because moderate drinkers as a group have less heart disease than those who drink heav... Read More...

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Next Big Addiction Treatment

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN – March 31, 2022 - “The old rule of thumb is that one-third of people get better, one-third stay the same, and one-third continue to get worse,” said Dr. Michael Bogenschutz, a psyc... Read More...

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A Little Light Is Bad News Sleepy Head

AUDIO – BLACK BEDROOMS MATTER – April 1, 2022 - The findings tie into a broader body of evidence that indicates being exposed to light at night may be harmful in a variety of ways and could predispose people to... Read More...

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Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

READ THE LABELS – March 25, 2022 - Front-of-package warning labels that alert consumers to unhealthy levels of sodium, as pioneered by Chile and now implemented in Israel, Mexico and elsewhere, give consumers ... Read More...

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My Dream Man is Now a Meth Addict

PRINCE CHARMING TINA – March 30, 2022 - By August 2020 when Sally fled the relationship the man she loved was ‘no where to be found’. The man that had replaced him was psychotic, irrational and had a $3000-per-... Read More...

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Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

VIDEO – PASSION PLAY – March 23, 2022 - From TEDx Talks: “As a medical doctor, I work in Vancouver, Canada, and I have worked with some very, very addicted people. People who use heroin, they inject cocaine, t... Read More...

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Sub-Hallucinogenic DMT Patch in Development

VIDEO – HALLUCINOGENICS GO MAINSTREAM – March 22, 2022 - Jacqueline L. von Salm’s team is working on a patch that would provide a micro-dose of the hallucinogenic drug DMT at levels low enough to avoid ha... Read More...

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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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What’s Wrong with Calling Love an Addiction?

SOMETIMES IT HURTS LIKE ONE – Mar. 22, 2022 - It’s typical to find your mind preoccupied with a love interest during the “honeymoon phase,” when you’re first falling for someone, explains Omar Ruiz, licensed th... Read More...

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Can Writing Help Relieve Depression?

BE YOUR OWN PEN PAL – March 2, 2022 - Does it matter whether you keep your journal on a computer or other digital device, or write with traditional pen and paper? Chronister shares that it all comes down to the... 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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Why is There a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children?

SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN – Mar. 23, 2022 - Last June, researchers from Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine documented six unusual cases in the journal Movement Disorders. The subjects wer... Read More...

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What Pets Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

THE POWER OF THE DOG - AND CAT, ETC. – Mar. 24 2022 - Being brought back to the present with your pet can happen in a variety of ways. Maybe you’re walking your dog, or listening to your cat’s purrs, wat... 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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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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‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ Now a Mental Health Diagnosis

THEIR TURN TO CRY – Mar. 22, 2022 - It will most likely open a stream of funding for research into treatments — naltrexone, a drug used to help treat addiction, is currently in clinical trials as a form of grie... Read More...

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Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

TIME TO GET SOBER? – March 24, 2022 - I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic. I’ve been alcohol free since January 1, 2020. When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. I... 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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Staying Active Is a Must

The Challenge of Getting (and Staying) Sober on Reality TV

Can Technology Reduce Substance Abuse?

A Smidgen of Alcohol May Increase Risk of Heart Disease

Does Moderate Drinking Protect Your Heart? NO

Next Big Addiction Treatment

A Little Light Is Bad News Sleepy Head

Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

My Dream Man is Now a Meth Addict

Addiction: It’s Not Just About Drugs Anymore

Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

Sub-Hallucinogenic DMT Patch in Development

SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

What’s Wrong with Calling Love an Addiction?

Can Writing Help Relieve Depression?

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

Why is There a Mental-Health Crisis Among American Children?

What Pets Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

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

Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ Now a Mental Health Diagnosis

Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

Overdose Deaths Reduced

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50