June 8 2021

New Yorker of the Week: Christian Parker

WATCH – SOBER RAINBOW PARTIES ALL OVER 5 BOROUGHS – June 7, 2021 - Fun for him, and others in the LGBTQ community also in recovery, does not have to involve alcohol. “We wanted something for the sober commun... Read More...

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Clueless star says film helped her ‘stay on the recovery path’

SHE GOT A CLUE – June 3, 2021 - Clueless star Elisa Donovan says starring in the iconic film helped her “stay on the recovery path” from an eating disorder. The actor has been open about suffering from anore... Read More...

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California bill would allow supervised injection sites

STICK WITH THE WINNERS – June 3, 2021 - A proposed new law would allow for supervised injection sites in some California counties. Supporters say it would reduce drug overdoses while critics say it would just normal... Read More...

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Author Kelsey Darragh On Being ‘Terrified’ She’d Break Her Sobriety During The Pandemic

STAYING SOBER NO MATTER WHAT – May 30, 2021 - I started gardening and thrifting and DIY’ing all over my home. I read and played games and practiced yoga and wrote a book. It took some experimentation and ... Read More...

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Veteran Donates 36 Acres to Build Retreat for Homeless Vets Struggling With Addiction

TRUE PATRIOTISM – June 3, 2021 - Working with two already-established homeless outreach programs—Just Believe and New Life Addiction Services—Jeff’s Camp will feature an 8,000-square-foot facility incorporatin... Read More...

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Texas oncologist sentenced to 20 years for role in pill mill scheme

100 YEARS TOO FEW – June 4, 2021 - Knowing they would be used for illicit street use, Dr. Capistrano and his associate, Tameka Lachelle Noel, MD, issued prescriptions for a number of drugs, including hydrocodon... Read More...

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Scottish universities urged to cut ties with Oxycontin’s Sackler family

IT WOULD BE HYPOCRITICAL NOT TO – May 30, 2021- They say it is hypocritical for the NHS in Scotland, where the drug death toll is Europe’s highest, to be supported by profits from a drug linked to the biggest addic... Read More...

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Matthew Perry’s Ups and Downs Through the Years

ALWAYS THE BEST FRIEND – May 30, 2021 - The light at the end of the tunnel. For years, Matthew Perry has been making fans laugh. Most known for his role as Chandler Bing in Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004, Pe... Read More...

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Sound of Metal: An Addiction Movie Without Drugs

FILM REVIEW ARTICLE – May 27, 2021 - So where did my aversion come from? I can’t point to a specific piece of media or any one encounter that made me think 12-step programs wouldn’t be right for me. (Wel... Read More...

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Fentanyl use surpasses heroin; horse “tranq” waits in sidelines

A MORE DEADLY DEATH – June 6, 2021- “Folks that are using heroin and fentanyl are transitioning to (Xylazine),” said Shea Madden, executive director of the West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission. “I thin... Read More...

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A Rabbi Walks into an AA Meeting

AND WALKS OUT WITH A GREATER LOVE OF GOD – June 5, 2021 - One young man, relatively new to recovery, talked about how he always saw religion, God and prayer as something for the weak, for those who need ... Read More...

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Moby Featuring Nelly Furtado “South Side” ca. 2007

MUSICAL INTERLUDE – June 3, 2021 - Live Moby concert performance featuring Canadian singer-songwriter, Nelly Furtado - South Side from March 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnl26K1s-Hc more@YouTub... Read More...

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Q&A with CEO of Social Model Recovery Systems, Bruce Boardman

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! June 2, 2021 - Bruce Boardman is the Chief Executive Officer for Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS). With over 30 years of service to SMRS, he has been responsible for the development and ex... Read More...

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YOUR LIFE IS YOUR OWN – June 1, 2021 - Most would keep such skeletons secreted in the closet, but Jake discusses it openly believing it will inspire change, hope and healing among those grappling with the wors... Read More...

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Woman’s viral Facebook about overcoming addiction

WATCH – #RECOVERYISPOSSIBLE – June 3, 2021 - At six years old, Burton says she was introduced to marijuana by her mother. At the age of 12, she says she got into methamphetamine and cocaine. By 14, she was smo... Read More...

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America STILL Has a Drinking Problem

WHAT GOES AROUND... – July/August 2021 - George Washington first won elected office, in 1758, by getting voters soused. (He is said to have given them 144 gallons of alcohol, enough to win him 307 votes ... Read More...

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Addiction nightmare in photos

IT’S A FULL-TIME JOB – June 3, 2021 - ‘During the 19th century the neighbourhood of Kensington in north Philadelphia was a strong working-class district, a national leader of the textile industry and home to a diver... Read More...

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Tom Latimer on Sobriety and Wrestling With the Past

PINNED TO FREEDOM – June 4, 2021 - “…When I got fired from WWE for a drinking related thing, for touching a cop … For one, I was arrogant and I was in a good position, I thought ‘Oh, I’ll be fine.” Because I’d ... Read More...

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What is Team Downey Productions?

SWEET TOOTH – June 4, 2021 - Susan Nicole Downey, born Susan Levin is an American film producer. She was born on 6th November 1973 in Illinois, USA to parents Rosie and Elliott. Susan graduated from the ... Read More...

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Brothers say key to success is family support for addicts

WATCH – TELLING IT LIKE IT IS – June 3, 2021 - David said he and his brother haven’t always had the relationship they have now. “My brother used to be somebody that I didn’t know, and now he’s my best friend,” sa... Read More...

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Parents March To Snapchat’s Headquarters

WATCH – AN APP THAT CAN KILL? – June 4, 2021 - She lost her son Alexander nearly a year ago and led the charge Friday in a march toward Snapchat’s headquarters in Santa Monica. But she was not alone. ... Read More...

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California moves towards decriminalizing psychedelic drugs

WATCH – “DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC - MUSHROOMS?” – June 3, 2021 - Some cities in the U.S. including Oakland and Santa Cruz, have already effectively decriminalized possession of magic mushrooms. And Oregon voters... Read More...

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Mental illness wrecked his NFL career, now Montee Ball helps others avoid same fate

WATCH – HE ‘GOT BACK UP’ – May 28, 2021 - Depression, anxiety and alcoholism led to the end of Montee Ball’s NFL career. Now in recovery, he’s mentoring others who are fighting the same battles. more@Yahoo... Read More...

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Kelly Osbourne: Vicodin at 13 led to heroin

WATCH – BACK ON THE WAGON – June 3, 2021 - However, the former MTV star said it didn’t take long for her addiction issues to spiral out of control. “Very quickly, it went from Vicodin to Percocet, fro... Read More...

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Science Says: Meditation and Mindfulness Works

YOU ARE THE WAVES – June 3, 2021 - Not a trait or a practice, mindfulness is instead a state of being. Here are some of the common takeaways they found: Reduced Rumination. In 2008, participants of a 10-day meditat... Read More...

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Amy Winehouse spent £500,000 on drugs and her heroin habit

GARGANTUAN LOSS – May 29, 2021 - That was how I found myself invited to dinner with the neighbours. People were asking about Amy. I tried to hold everything in but I got upset. It was Jagger who comforted me. ‘... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Philip Roth

“It's best to give while your hand is still warm.” —Philip Roth ... Read More...

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Murderous SACKLER family gets off scott free, and keeps their billions

LISTEN – WHO HAS THE GOLD, MAKES THE LAW – June 2, 2021 - In addition to contributing money from their personal fortunes, the Sacklers have agreed to give up control of Purdue Pharma. They will, however, retain... Read More...

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