July 10 2018

Addict, Out of The Dark and Into The Light

MEDIA: Art Book Recommendation – His images are unsympathetic, and communicate the inner emotional trauma of the homeless, the addicted,…

6 years ago

With More Opioid Use, People Are More Likely To Get Caught Up In The Justice System

You think? – July 6, 2018 - People addicted to prescription opioids or heroin are far more likely to have…

6 years ago

Shattering The Myth Of The ‘Addicted Baby’ by Brian Cuban

Giving Birth to Truth – May 9, 2018 - The other day I caught the headline about a class-action against…

6 years ago

“Smart Drugs” on the Rise

Not in D.C. – July 6, 2018 - The use of drugs by people hoping to boost mental performance is…

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Drinking many cups of coffee day could help you live longer

Beverage of the Gods – July 3, 2018 - • In a study of around half-a-million British adults, coffee drinkers…

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Three things revealed by Tennessee’s lawsuit against Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma

Men at Work – July 6, 2018 - A lawsuit filed on behalf of Tennessee taxpayers against Oxycontin-maker Purdue Pharma…

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New York law mandates mental health education: Elementary thru High School

Never Too Early to Learn – July 7, 2018 - A new state law is taking effect in New York…

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Vegan Celebrity Kat Von D Celebrates 11 Years of Sobriety

Kat Woman – July 9, 2018 - Vegan tattoo artist and make-up entrepreneur Kat Von D is celebrating 11 years…

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Now that pot is legal, California needs more drug treatment for youths – by Timmen Cermak

Weeding Out the Addicts – July 9, 2018 - For decades, young people in California have had almost unlimited access…

6 years ago

Cop indicted after he allegedly lured people with drugs, sent them to his rehab

Is it a Rehab or Cop Scandal? – July 3, 2018 - McWain, 31, of Woodstown, was charged last November…

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Stunning turnaround by formerly addicted mom whose baby was adopted by policeman

Recovery is Possible! – July 6, 2018 - The words that saved Crystal Champ’s life were delivered like a spear…

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Who Is Dr. Kevin Blankenship? ‘Recovery Boys’ And Jacob’s Ladder Strive to Humanize the Struggles of Addiction

Are We Not Men? – July 6, 2018 - There are a ton of negative stereotypes and stigmas attached to…

6 years ago

Luann de Lesseps Celebrates 6 Months of Sobriety With First Husband, Kids: ‘Counting My Blessings

Who’s Is She Again? – July 2, 2018 - A milestone worth commemorating! Luann de Lesseps looked happy and healthy…

6 years ago

Alcoholic treatment program allows drinking during recovery

One Bourbon, One Shot and One Arrest – July 6, 2018 - A program that allows patients to drink while…

6 years ago

Sex addiction has been classified as mental illness for the first time with ‘treatment on the NHS’

England Swings Like An Addict Do – July 6, 2018 - Sex addiction is a mental illness, the World Health…

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Three pain clinic staffers admitted pill scheme. Head Dr. beats 9 out of 10 charges.

Jury Pampering – July 2, 2018 - Oakland Park doctor Andres Mencia, accused of prescribing 1,200 opioid doses a day…

6 years ago

Overdose Fears Weaken Stigma Of Step-Down Drugs In Addiction Treatment

Drugs Saves/Takes Lives – July 3, 2018 - Even asking how best to wean drug abusers off opioids can raise…

6 years ago

New federal drug rehab bill inspired by “Florida Shuffle”

Law and Disorder – July 6, 2018 - Senator Marco Rubio posted on Twitter how he hopes a bill he’s…

6 years ago

A rider rediscovers her passion after addiction

Back in the Saddle – July 8, 2018 - “I CAN’T BELIEVE I just ran a supreme time!” my niece,…

6 years ago

Mayor questions Sovereign Health rehab facility’s legitimacy

Sovereign Health Abandons Illinois Town – July 6, 2018 - North of Murphysboro, Illinois sits a large, vacant facility on…

6 years ago

Methadone plus therapy path to addiction recovery

Whatever It Takes – July 7, 2018 - A tortoiseshell kitten named Zoe is more than a pet for Cheri…

6 years ago

Opioid deaths declining in Florida?

Hope is in the Air – July 6, 2018 - As the opioid epidemic continues to rage across the United…

6 years ago

Blame It On The Alcohol

Education in Alcoholism and Treatment, 1-hr. – Feb. 8, 2018 - This week, we devote an entire hour to what…

6 years ago

NJ teen wins national award for heroin education program

Positive Vibrations – July 7, 2018 - Five years later, Reifman’s HAPPY Week heroin program for middle and high school…

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Opioid Maker Trained Staff Using ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Techniques About ‘Aggressive,’ ‘Deceptive’ Salesmen

ABC: Always Be Conniving – July 6, 2018 -  A lawsuit unsealed this week alleged that OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma…

6 years ago

Is This Psychedelic The Future of Depression Treatment?

Ask Dr. Maté – July 8, 2018 - Alternative therapies and medicinal plants are definitely having a moment. Last week…

6 years ago

Lawsuit claims HOPE clinics are responsible for overdose, addiction

From Those You Trust – July 7, 2018 - A Kanawha County lawsuit is alleging HOPE Clinic, four medical professionals…

6 years ago

Sperm Drop ‘could make humans extinct’ but not if men eat more nuts

Handmaids Tale Coming True? – July 4, 2018 - Men who ate about two handfuls of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts…

6 years ago

Director Gus Van Sant continues his longtime exploration of addiction and recovery with ‘Don’t Worry’

The Master is Back – July 6, 2018 - A Gus Van Sant film has moments of strange wonder when…

6 years ago

Instagram wants to curb your Instagram Addiction

It’s Too Late to Stop Now – July 4, 2018 - Instagram is rolling out a new feature under which…

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