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First Responders Discuss addiction, Use of Narcan

PLEASE WATCH – IT’S GETTING WORSE – Oct. 27, 2021 - “All of a sudden, become every single role of the family. They had to become the sole provider; they had to become the teacher; they had to be everything.” ... Read More...

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The New Wave of Killer Synthetic Drugs

BODIES ON THE SHORE OF DESPAIR – Oct. 28, 2021 - Quinones has been on this beat for years. In 2015′s “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” Quinones outlined an innovative heroin distribution sys... Read More...

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Sam Quinones Foretold the Opioid Crisis, Sounds Alarm on the Coming Tsunami of Deaths

LISTEN UP – HE KNOWS WHERE ALL THE BODIES ARE BURIED – Oct. 29, 2021 - When you finished “Dreamland,” did you think you would write another drug book? No, because I was still thinking old school, and I ... Read More...

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Cheap Antidepressant Lowers Risk of Covid Hospitalization

WATCH – HELP TWO BIRDS WITH ONE PILL – Oct. 28, 2021 - “Fluvoxamine may reduce the production of inflammatory molecules called cytokines, that can be triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection,” Reiersen said in a statement... Read More...

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Leading Addiction Recovery Reformer Was on the Payroll of a Rehab Center

HAND IN THE TILL – Sept 27, 2021 - Testifying under a grant of immunity from prosecution, Way said that for seven years, he had been paid $55,000 annually as a consultant for Southwest Nu-Stop, a Kingsessing-b... Read More...

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Change Your Relationship With Time

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET... LISTEN – Oct. 16, 2021 - “Any degree to which you can see the truth that our time is limited, that we can’t do everything, that you can imagine far more goals than you could ever... Read More...

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Foods Ranked Healthiest to Deadliest

IT’LL KILL YOU EVENTUALLY – Oct. 16, 2021 - Mozaffarian and colleagues created what they call the Food Compass by applying the latest science on nutrition to examine both the healthy and harmful aspects of mor... Read More...

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The ‘Penis Fitbit’ Is Here

SCIENCE MAY ONE DAY DO SO!!! – Oct. 22, 2021 - You may have heard of the stamp test, an old-timey way that people with penises could test if they had erectile dysfunction by wrapping a roll of stamps aro... Read More...

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Workshop Aims to Combat Artists’ Addiction, Isolation and Death

THE WAY TO MAN’S ART IS THROUGH HIS HEART – Oct. 2021 - During a recent workshop, seven students were in a music class led by Wil Snyder, a pianist who plays 13 other instruments. “When I teach ... Read More...

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‘On the Mocks’: Woman Shares Her Story and Mocktail Recipes

WATCH – EVEN DELICIOUS ALCOHOL-FREE WINES? – Oct. 21, 2021 - Wayne prefers mocktails over cocktails after battling alcohol dependency. Wayne says her path to sobriety was a long time in the making with mult... Read More...

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3,415 Violations at Drug Rehabs in Pennsylvania as Lawmakers Rip Lack of Data

THE CUSTOMER IS NEVER RIGHT – Oct. 23, 2021 - Republican Rep. Mark Gillen of Berks County said, “It is inexcusable that that data is not available on a center-by-center basis.” Until recently, DDAP had a da... Read More...

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Florida Rehab Fires Employee, Discharges Client For Abuse Claims

THE CUSTOMER IS NEVER RIGHT AGAIN? – Oct. 22, 2021 - Complaints were filed internally and with DCF against the South Florida-based St. John’s Recovery Place, which operates a location on Silver Palm Avenue in Melb... Read More...

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Paris Hilton Pushes for Bill Targeting Abusive Youth Facilities

WATCH – MISS HILTON GOES TO WASHINGTON – Oct. 21, 2021 - A group of congressional Democrats said Wednesday that they plan to work with Paris Hilton to create new regulations to prevent the abuse of children in... Read More...

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How TikTok is Encouraging ‘Sober Curiosity’

DANCING THE TWELVE STEPS? – Oct. 22, 2021 - And it wasn’t long until she joined in herself, sharing raw and honest videos about her own journey on the platform. The videos quickly resonated with viewers. Since her... Read More...

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Nikki Sixx New Book Dives Into Dysfunctional Childhood

WATCH – WRITES THE WRONGS – Oct. 20, 2021 - “The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx” (Hachette, 224 pp., out now) lists both Sixx and Frank Feranna – the musician’s real name – as its authors. It’s a fitting duality... Read More...

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Police Chief Says Criminalizing Drugs Causes Most Deaths

THE LAW THAT KILLS EVERY DAY – Oct. 23, 2021 - “The vast majority of those deaths would have been entirely preventable,” he said, adding: “In 21 years of police service I have slowly, perhaps too slowly,... Read More...

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They Raised $118 Million For a Recovery Startup

SURE THAT’S ENOUGH? – Oct. 21, 2021 - More than 20,000 people have gotten treatment via Workit and the company has contracts with over 230 health plans, which helps solve one of the biggest hindrances to peopl... Read More...

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Sobriety Fueled His Passion To Make Luxury Goods

FROM LOW BOTTOM TO HIGH END – 10/21/2021 - Seawright began with handbags, but he’s made everything from gun holsters and cases to a lawyer’s briefcase. The type of leather he uses is based on wh... Read More...

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Burnout Grows to Epic Proportion Among Social Workers

WATCH – ‘A VERY TRYING TIME’ – Oct. 20, 2021 - There’s growing burnout among social workers and front-line outreach workers in the region as the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic continue t... Read More...

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Biden Drug Policy Could Widen Racial Disparities, Civil Rights Groups Warn

LISTEN – DO ANY LIVES MATTER – Oct. 22, 2021 - In recent years, Cook said, about 70% of defendants charged with fentanyl-related crimes have been people of color. She said the new Biden plan will worsen those ... Read More...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Credits Orgasms, Sobriety & Naked Cuddles for Good Night’s Sleep

Goop Sober – Oct. 21, 2021 - Once in the bed - she aims for 8.30pm - Gwyneth relies on some nighttime assistance from husband Brad Falchuk, 50, revealing the pair - who sleep naked - rely on plenty of ‘s... Read More...

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Brain-Based Treatment for Recovery, Relapse Prevention & Improved Mental Health by Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D.

A Pioneer in the Field of Neuro-Engineering – October 10, 2021 - Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with offices in Novato and Newport Beach, CA, provides neuro-engineering in her local offices and t... Read More...

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How One Dentist is Addressing Homelessness and Addiction

WATCH – ONE TOOTH AT A TIME – Oct. 10, 2021 - Dr. David Frank, owner of Walden Dental in Austin, has worked with addiction recovery organization Recovery Unplugged as patients from the center began attending his cl... Read More...

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I’m A Fat Woman. This Is Why I Post Photos Of Myself Eating.

ONE SIZE DOESN'T HAVE TO FIT ALL – Oct. 13, 2021 - Fast-forward to the age of 11. I’m in a bathroom stall with my lunch tray, hovering my knees above the toilet to perfectly balance my meal of 2% milk, carrots and ... Read More...

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Sweating Her Way to Sobriety

HOW TO COPE WITH EVERYTHING – Oct. 13, 2021 - Since first hitting the pavement, Nell has run eight marathons, become a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor, and channeled her experiences into Hurley ... Read More...

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Alex Murdaugh Arrested at Drug Rehab Charged With Stealing Housekeeper’s Money

WATCH – FASCINATING – Oct. 14, 2021 - A prominent South Carolina lawyer has been charged with stealing insurance settlements meant for the sons of his late housekeeper, state police said Thursday. ... Read More...

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“Gambling Felt More Natural To Me Than Brushing My Teeth” – Paul Merson

IT’S ONLY MONEY & YOUR LIFE – August 11, 2021 - “I get up in the morning, and I say: ‘Today I will not have a bet, I will not drink, I will not take drugs’,” he says, “that’s doable, but living with ... Read More...

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Tallahassee Experiences Increase In Crime and Drug Use

WAR ON POOR PEOPLE CONTINUES – Oct. 10, 2021 - The layout of Tallahassee and the many different demographics present contribute to the high rate of drug use. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, ... Read More...

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Sober Curious Movement Online Targeting ‘Gray Area’ Drinking

TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK? – Oct. 3, 2021 - Nicola Peachey, 46, says she tried one such program, a 30-day alcohol-free challenge called the Alcohol Experiment, in July after wine became a coping mechanism during th... Read More...

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In Love and Recovery

OUR COMMON WELFARE MUST COME FIRST – Oct. 8, 2021 - “They taught me how to help others and get out of my own way,” said Ms. Sabbath, who graduated from Clark University; she earned a master’s degree in social ... Read More...

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