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‘I used to bring only tears to my family, now today, I bring smiles’

LIVING IN D’LIGHT – May 21, 2021 - But, she says, after reaching out to addiction support group Heal the Hurt (HTH), her recovery has been ‘astounding’. “Heal the Hurt has helped me to realise that childhood trau... Read More...

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How Are You, Really?

FINE, TOTALLY FINE – May 17, 2021 - For many of us, emerging from pandemic life has created a flurry of new emotions. A large body of research shows that labeling these emotions — something scientists call “af... Read More...

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Photographs depict the stark reality of addiction in the US

SNOW ANGELS – May 21, 2021 - Fearless and prolific conflict photographer James Nachtwey has been at the frontline of battles all over the world. On this occasion, he travelled with visual journalist and editor ... Read More...

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Healthcare worker embraces sobriety after spending $212 a week on booze during lockdown

THAT’S ALL? – May 22, 2021- Nikki had a successful career in healthcare, a detached home and, more importantly, two children and a loving and supportive husband. But alcohol held her in a vice-like grip for 15 y... Read More...

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Hollywood Has a New Way to Dramatize Addiction

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ADDICTION – May 11, 2021 - But a Hollywood movie cannot just be about boredom. It requires a meaty emotional conflict, preferably one that can be resolved in a couple of hours. Deb, for instance... Read More...

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Oldest booze-free bar in Britain sober since 1890

DRY AF – May 11, 2021 - By the late 19th century, alcohol-free hotels, pubs, and community gathering spaces could be found all throughout the country and remained popular until after World War II, when society ... Read More...

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South Philly parish dedicates shrine to former alcoholic on the path to sainthood

“We are not saints...” UNTIL NOW! – May 12, 2021 - Born in 1856, Talbot started drinking at age 12, and for more than 16 years afterward was mired in addiction — even “pawning his own clothing and boots” for al... Read More...

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Moe Abbey-Bey, a champion for harm reduction policy, passes away

MAN IN A VAN – May 12, 2021 - The best place to get to know Maurice Abbey-Bey was in the van. Most days, he roamed around the streets of D.C. in a white outreach van belonging to the harm-reduction organization... Read More...

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Iraq veteran with PTSD died after overdose

WAR CRIME IS REDUNDANT – May 14, 2021 - The inquest heard his records showed several occasions between 2017 and 2020 when he went to A&E after either self-harming or reported suicide attempts. Before his deat... Read More...

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Eating disorders propelled by idealization of thinness

DYING TO LOSE WEIGHT – May 13, 2021 - “Quick things like Tik Tok and Instagram are so focused on the image, and so that’s what people are really tuning into, much more than other content,” Dr. Kathryn Pieper, c... Read More...

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Cody Ware shares his mental health story

WATCH – BACK ON TRACK – May 13, 2021 - Ware has opened up with frank transparency about his past, using it as a means to move forward in his ongoing fight with the effects of depression. In the film, he details his ... Read More...

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Read How Pros Embrace Mental Health Awareness Month

MONTHLY SELF CARE – May 14, 2021 - Erica Taylor, co-founder and chief growth officer, TINSEL Experiential Design, New York “During quarantine, I got very into jigsaw puzzles as a way to do something with my ... Read More...

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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY – May 16th – Danny Trejo Says He Would Be in Prison or Dead if He Didn’t Get Sober

MIRACLE AND MIRACLE WORKER – May 16, 2021 - Trejo’s children, Gilbert and Danielle Trejo, both got help at CRI-Help when they were struggling with addiction. Gilbert Trejo has nearly seven years clean while his... Read More...

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Q&A with Fay Zenoff, Recovery Strategist/Podcast Host

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 13, 2021 - Fay Zenoff holds a MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Business and has a 30 year career in management with experience in a variety of sectors including education, t... Read More...

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Dr. Berger’s “12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety” drops June 3rd

WATCH – DR. BERGER DOES IT AGAIN – May 12, 2021 - 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety reflects a capstone on the series and is a culmination of five decades of clinical practice, direct recovery experi... Read More...

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Salvation Army Sued for Not Paying Minimum Wage to Addicts

SANTA TOOK ALL THE CASH – May 12, 2021 - According to the Washington Post, the US Department of Labor had reviewed the Salvation Army’s “work therapy” program and determined it was unlawful and ordered the nonp... Read More...

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‘Pillbillies,’ ‘Oxycotinville’: Emails from drug exec reveal mockery of Appalachians

PROFITS BEFORE PEOPLE – May 14, 2021 - Zimmerman’s testimony was part of a trial in which the municipalities accuse AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health Inc. and McKesson Corp. of fueling the opioid epidemic by s... Read More...

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Women Experience Addiction Differently

HITTING THE GLASS...FLOOR – May 14, 2021 - When it comes to addiction, gender matters. Women often get addicted for different reasons than men, they go into treatment for different reasons, and they get and stay sob... Read More...

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Ex-addict turns dark past into bright future

WATCH – AT ITS EXREME, EVERYTHING TURNS TO ITS OPPOSITE – May 12, 2021 - People become addicted to drugs for many different reasons. For Jeff Blackburn, it happened very young while he was living in a broken ho... Read More...

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‘MOM’ Series Finale-Recovery at its best

WATCH – A GREAT TV SERIOUS – May 13, 2021 - The series finale of MOM comes to CBS and Paramount+. In “My Kinda People And The Big To-Do” Bonnie gains a new outlook on her sobriety after dealing with difficult news. ... Read More...

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As THC potency grows, the seeds of destruction are planted for kids.

IF WEED ONLY KNOWN BETTER – May 13, 2021 - Children, she said, are coming into the E.R. with a condition known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) at increasingly alarming rates. This condition, which onc... Read More...

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Kratom Dependency Grows

WATCH – SOLD IN VENDING MACHINES – May 12, 2021 - Until the pandemic struck in March 2020, Rohr and her Kalamazoo-based staff rarely encountered Kratom, or it was mistaken for an opiate in a patient entering re... Read More...

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Now Wearables And Apps Can Help You Avoid Relapse

IT WORKS IF YOU WEAR IT – May 13, 2021 - Avoiding addiction relapse is no small feat, however. Relapse is common during recovery, especially when the patient isn’t receiving treatment. One study has shown about a th... Read More...

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‘America’s new asylums’

CRIMINAL INJUSTICE SYSTEM – May 14, 2021 - “Unfortunately, mental health seems to only come to the forefront when there are cases of tragedy,” he said. Experts say the episode demands a larger public convers... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Brené Brown

“Only when we are brave enough to explore our darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light” —Brené Brown ... Read More...

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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to Honor Oregon Attorney General and Stanford Professor

HAPPENING TODAY – May 14, 2021 - Rosenblum, a former federal prosecutor and state judge serving in her third term as attorney general, has prioritized expanding understanding of addiction, treatment and recover... Read More...

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How A.A. Survived an Existential Crisis

SECRET PASSWORDS – May 12, 2021 - The switch from in-person to online at the onset of the pandemic was overnight. “It all happened really quick,” recalls Anne, the group’s elected “overall chair” for 2020. (All... Read More...

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Who’s to blame for America’s opioid epidemic?

FOLLOW THE MONEY – May 5, 2021 - It was an American epidemic long before Covid-19. Opioid addiction and overdoses have scythed through the US heartland, often compounding misery in regions already ravaged... Read More...

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Doctors ‘wrap their heads around’ surge in teen eating disorders

WATCH – FOOD FOR THOUGHT – May 6, 2021 - According to the association, that’s a 30% spike in teens compared to the year prior to the pandemic. Officials at Denver Health say they’re experiencing similar numbers.&... Read More...

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Man in recovery saves someone overdosing

WATCH – PAYING IT FORWARD – April 30, 2021 - “Every minute that we could be there that quick, we were that close, it was amazing. A saved life got to save a life,” said Theo Shackleford, who also works at ARC. ... Read More...

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