July 15 2025

Will Netherlands Compassionate Approach to Drugs Work in the South?

IF THEY TRY – July 3, 2025 - Dating back to the 14th century, the district was a hub for the port city’s sailors. The red lanterns sex workers used to signify their availability became a distinctive feature, giving t... Read More...

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How to practice self-care in long-term recovery by Alyssa Hunt

ADVICE – July 7, 2025 - Getting at least 7-9 hours of sleep helps to focus the mind and gives it clarity to be able to make appropriate decisions. Without adequate rest, it becomes harder to think clearly, manage emo... Read More...

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Family Warns Nitrous Oxide Use Has Been Deadly

VIDEO – WHIPPET BAD – July 3, 2025 - She said her sister’s nitrous addiction left her incontinent and caused temporary paralysis in her legs. “A doctor in the hospital said, ‘This is going to kill you. You’re goin... Read More...

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Do You Have Cognitive Decline?

WHY DID I COME IN HERE? – July 10th, 2025 - It happens from time to time: You start telling a story, only to lose your train of thought halfway through. Or you walk into a room and can’t remember what you went in the... Read More...

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Children’s Screen Addiction Linked to Mental Decline

VIDEO – SAD FACETIME – July 2, 2025 - 13News chatted with Jennie Voelker, a licensed clinical social worker with Community Health Network, on how to navigate screen time with our kids. CONTINUE@YouTube h... Read More...

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Addiction: Not About Willpower; It’s About Support

AUDIO – SCIENCE OF LOVE – July 4, 2025 - We’ve heard this statement a thousand times and probably have told it as well. But it’s not that simple. Addiction is a serious mental health issue, which affects the brain, b... Read More...

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Mom On Her Journey to Overcome Alcoholism

VIDEO – CHILDREN MATTER – July 4, 2025 - 11alive’s Faith Jesse speaks with mom overcoming alcoholism. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSlhPi1AwLo ... Read More...

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Cannabis Risks Spotlighted as Celebrities Push for Marijuana Reform

VIDEO – MIKE’S MANDATE – July 1, 2025 - Journalist and author Alex Berenson explains the dangers of cannabis as celebrity athletes call on President Donald Trump to reform marijuana laws. CONTINUE@Fox ... Read More...

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Non-alcoholic Drinks Can Trigger Relapse

OR PREVENT THEM? – July 4, 2025 - The “sober-curious” movement has gained strength in recent years alongside research directly linking alcohol to seven cancers and increased risk of heart disease. Earlier this yea... Read More...

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Thousands in Vancouver for International Alcoholics Anonymous Conference

PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING – July 3, 2025 - Kerry Meyer, an organizer for the conference and a friend of AA — which means she is not an alcoholic, but instead someone who acts as a public face for the organization... Read More...

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NFL Player Works to Bring Overdose Medication To Vending Machines

VIDEO – BIG MAN - BIG HEART – July 7, 2025 - “When we look at the overdoses and the drugs, it’s affecting not just the adults but our kids. I’m a big advocate that our kids are our future, that’s why I pour so much t... Read More...

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Swapping One Addiction For Another

APPLE OF HIS EYE – July 8th, 2025 - Quitting booze six years ago was the making of me. I was 54 and it didn’t just save my life, it got me a new job: helping other people make the break too. But while I was busy bein... Read More...

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Tim Hardin – It’ll Never Happen Again

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 1966 - I love Tim Hardin, he’s one of my favourite artists, he was a very deep and tormented songwriter and I’ll carry his legacy with me forever ... Some are doomed to be overwhelmed by t... Read More...

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Lady Blackbird – It’ll Never Happen Again – Live

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 2025 - To say that she sings from her soul would be an understatement ......... absolutely sublime. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aovHCegOS7I ... Read More...

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Billy Strings Says He Wouldn’t Have Recorded “California Sober” Without Willie Nelson

CALIFORNIA SOBER – July 9th, 2025 - Billy Strings, like many other artists, has moved away from booze. It seems like country music is going sober these days, or semi-sober, with many artists having reevaluated t... Read More...

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Bodybuilder Lifts the Curtain on Sobriety

SOBER BODYBUILDER – July 8th, 2025 - When Anne Marie Chaker walked into a hotel fitness room during a youth hockey tournament, she was struggling with postpartum depression, the recent death of her father, the collap... Read More...

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Ultra-processed Diseases Linked to Ultra-processed Foods

UNSAFE AT ANY AMOUNT – July 8, 2025 - Researchers conclude that these conservative estimates support existing public-health recommendations urging reductions in consumption of processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverage... Read More...

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Ringo Starr Comments on 37-Year Sobriety

RINGO REFLECTS – July 8th, 2025 - Ringo Starr is reflecting on 37 years of sobriety. In an interview with reporters at Ringo Starr’s Annual “Peace & Love” Birthday Celebration in Beverly Hills, Calif., the for... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Tony Denison

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – July 15, 2025 - I guess rather than talk about me, I’ll talk about what’s become important to me. Throughout my life, I’ve learned belief systems that for the most part were based in fear. B... Read More...

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Doctor in Training Stole Fentanyl From Children

AUDIO – ANYONE CAN SUCCUMB – July 2, 2025 - Andrew Voegel-Podadera was charged with two counts of acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, deception and subterfuge. An anesthesiologist resident, ... Read More...

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Jason Biggs Recalls Climbing Into Trash To Snort Cocaine at 4 a.m.

CELEBRITY DUMPSTER DIVING – June 2025 - The “Saving Silverman” star married his wife, Jenny Mollen, “Before I took the Ambien, I was like, ‘One more,’” he told Lorre. “I went outside, and I climbed into the trash bin... Read More...

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New Book Exposes Abuse in Treatment Industry

VIDEO – BUT IT WORKED FOR ME – July 8th, 2025 - Recent numbers from the CDC show a significant drop in drug deaths among young Americans. The latest available data found Fentanyl and other drugs killed 31,589 people ... Read More...

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Addiction Treatment Starts In Emergency Rooms

VIDEO – DON’T DIE – July 2, 2025 - New research looks at how people can get treatment for substance use disorder and addiction in emergency rooms. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEAPNP5... Read More...

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Sonya Johnson Overcame Decades of Drug Addiction

PROUD OF IT – July 2, 2025 - Sonya Johnson, 41, started taking drugs at age 11, when a man who was sexually abusing her gave them to her behind her parents’ back. It was the beginning of a 23-year journey through add... Read More...

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‘8 Simple Rules’ Alum Gives Sobriety Journey Update

TRAVEL ALONG – July 5, 2025 - Amy Davidson is opening up about her ongoing sobriety journey and how she sidesteps any potential pitfalls. “Let’s talk triggers. I went to one of my favorite wineries/restaurants to ... Read More...

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Sober-Friendly LGBTQ+ Travel: Celebrating Pride Year-Round

FIRST CLASS ACT – July 4, 2025 - This collaboration aims to showcase how Pride can be celebrated beyond the confines of alcohol-fueled parties, highlighting inclusive, alcohol-free experiences in major cities like Ne... Read More...

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Fired, Broken and Sober: Ex-TV Anchor Sharing In Memoir

VIDEO – TRUTH BE TOLD – July 5, 2025 - Beth McDonough once delivered breaking news from behind the anchor desk—now, she’s using her voice to deliver something even more powerful: a story of survival, sobriety, and se... Read More...

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Highest Drug-Taking Risks

POLYAMOROUS – July 7, 2025 - Polysubstance use has become a defining feature of the U.S. overdose crisis in the past decade. While not every overdose involves multiple substances, a significant and growing proportion... Read More...

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‘16 And Pregnant’ Star Arrested In Overdose Death

IT ALL WENT WRONG – July 7, 2025 - Whitney Purvis, who appeared in the first season of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant back in 2009, was arrested today on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal overdose.... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Anne Lamott

“I’m here to be me, which is taking a great deal longer than I had hoped.” – Anne Lamott ... Read More...

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