june 18 2019

How opioids invaded America — and are tightening their grip

They’re Here To Stay –  June 15, 2019 -  As a health-care lawyer, Nelson has had a particularly good perspective…

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Amanda Bynes Lawsuit Dismissed By Treatment Center Claiming She Did Not Pay

Show Me The Honey –  JUNE 12, 2019 - E! News previously obtained the court papers in which the institution…

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Luann de Lesseps admits being ‘self-absorbed’ during sobriety struggle

Thigh Will Be Done –  June 14, 2019 - Fans saw de Lesseps fight with her “RHONY” costars over her…

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Federal Grants Restricted To Fighting Opioids Miss The Mark

Don’t Forget the Meth –   June 13, 2019 - But state officials note that drug abuse problems seldom involve…

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Artie Lange’s latest dispatch from gas station

Priming the Pump –  May 19, 2019 - The comedian, who grew up in Union and lives in Hoboken, is…

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Columbine survivor, addiction speaker died of drug overdose

Blessing the Bereaved –  June 13, 2019 - The Denver Post reports the Routt County Coroner’s Office says an autopsy…

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Santa Clara County DA will stop filing charges in most minor drug cases

On the Right Side of History –  June 13, 2019 - “The vast majority of warrants that we’re spending our…

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“More than Addiction” new group offers support

When You Need a Helping Hand –   June 15, 2019 - W.Va. (WSAZ) - A new organization hoping to…

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Sleeping with the TV on may make you gain weight

Netflix and Swell –  June 10, 2019 - ...increasing risks for high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and obesity.  Dozing off…

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Judge rules withdrawal of Miami company’s claims would cause defendants to be ‘materially prejudiced’

EMR’s Zen Mediation –  June 14, 2019 - A federal judge has denied a Miami Electronic Health Records (EHR) developer’s…

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Anxiety Is The New Depression

We’ve all got our ups and downs –  June 15, 2019 - The sheer numbers speak for themselves – anxiety…

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Canadian edibles to be available for sale before Xmas

MIND BLOWING –  June 14, 2019 - For example, ingredients such as sugars, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, sweeteners, and colourants will…

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Men’s mental health – the five warning signs to look out for

Men Need To Be Heard Too –   June 16, 2019 - Therapy talks If you can afford private counselling…

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Executive Corner with Gary Stromberg

Stick with the Winners! – Gary Stromberg co-founded GIBSON & STROMBERG, a large and influential public relations firm of the sixties and…

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How Ketamine Opens New Era for Depression Treatment

Medically Assisted Tripping –   June 14, 2019 - How is ketamine different from other antidepressants? Most depression drugs, including…

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Mother shares photos of her ‘chaotic’ life when she downed litre of vodka ‘for fun’

And Now Sobriety for Joy –  June 17, 2019 - Megan (pictured during her drinking days) held down jobs and…

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Kate Middleton Channeled Princess Diana in Powerful Speech on Addiction

The Royal Plan –  June 15, 2019 - “Action on Addiction was one of my very first patronages, and as…

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California Tests Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress

Stay Cool –   June 17, 2019 - Mindstrong, a venture co-founded by a former director of the National Institute…

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The New Sobriety

It’s Hip To Be Square –   June 15, 2019 - We all know what sobriety used to be: sober,…

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Global Forum on Nicotine Asserts Urgency of Tobacco Harm Reduction

Smoking! –  June 17, 2019 - GFN was a diverse gathering of 600 delegates—directly impacted people, advocates and activists, scientists,…

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‘Deaths of despair’ are taking more lives of millennial Americans than any other generation

The Dream is Over –   June 15, 2019 - Financial burdens and lack of social support may explain why…

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Suicide-Stopping App Could Save Your Child’s Life

iPrevent –  JUNE 17, 2019 - Many parents of a child dealing with depression are familiar with Wright’s feeling of…

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Local Governments Seek Negotiating Power in Opioid Lawsuit

Can They Give Back The Dead? –   June 14, 2019 - OHIO - The approach, if approved, would create…

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My dad easily gave up his Marlboros. Now he won’t give up his Juul

Changing Deck Chairs in the Cancer Ward? –  JUNE 16,  2019 - Dr. Stephen Gawne, my dad’s primary care doctor…

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Queens rehab program under investigation faces closure

Money Motivates... –  June 15, 2019 - OASAS will not renew its contract with J-CAP after it expires on June…

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She lost her brother to an opioid overdose. So she walked 2,575 miles

They carried Dakota, a dog she adopted... –  JUNE 14, 2019 - Grieb started the long walk in Fort Kent,…

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Beverly Hills says it is the first US city to ban tobacco sales

Where No One Wants Wrinkles –  June 6, 2019 - The move compounds Beverly Hills’ already-strict regulation of tobacco and…

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Florida doctor arrested after dispensing meth to patients

What a Meth – June 17, 2019 - Man issued trespassing warning after being spotted in doctor’s coat at hospital…

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The origin story of Alcoholics Anonymous

This Story Never Gets Old –  June 15, 2019 - AA was founded in 1935 by William Wilson and Robert…

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Quote of the Week

“While they were saying among themselves it cannot be done, it was done.” —Helen Keller

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