Mar 12 2024

Performer says Elton John’s Music Helped Him Stay Sober

VIDEO – YELLOW BRICK CLOUD – March 5, 2024 - Cridland said he nearly drank himself to death, but he was inspired by Sir Elton John’s sobriety to do the same. And when the pandemic lockdown came, and he was tempted ... Read More...

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Oregon Lawmakers Ready to End Decriminalization ‘experiment’

VIDEO – WAR ON DRUG ADDICTS BACK ON – March 3, 2024 - “About four Oregonians a day are dying because of overdoses,” state Sen. Tim Knopp, a Republican and minority leader in the upper chamber, said” on Sunday. “The... Read More...

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Philanthropist’s $5 Million Will Help Fund Addiction Recovery

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – March 6, 2024 - Over the next five years, one recovery program in Indianapolis will be getting $5 million, thanks to a donation from a Hoosier philanthropist. Community Health Network announc... Read More...

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The TRUTH About Oscar Winner Robert Downey Jr’s Happy ‘terrible childhood’

VIDEO – ALL IN THE FAMILY – March 11, 2024 - The 58-year-old took home the title of Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer - and ... Read More...

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Why Recovery Calls On Us To Be Spiritual

FAITH, HOPE AND HIGHER POWER – March 2024 - I’ll admit that the first Al-Anon meeting I attended triggered me. I was irritated by words like loved ones, sponsor, and qualifier. But most of all, the talk of a Higher P... Read More...

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She Fought Her Way to Sobriety but it Wasn’t Enough to Avoid Prison

SUPREME STAMINA – March 6, 2024 - Georgia Sloan lived half her life in trauma and abuse when she started using drugs. Her mother was addicted. Her father was murdered when she was a child, and her stepfather... Read More...

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Ex-Suns Player Rex Chapman’s Terrifying Memoir Sparks Conversations on Addiction

VIDEO – WRITING IT DOWN – Feb. 28, 2024 - While Chapman was flying high at the NBA level with athleticism and his distinct style of play, he sustained a variety of injuries. He sustained 10 injuries, seven of which... Read More...

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College Students Thrive in Substance-Free Living on Campus

GOOD GRADES WITHOUT GIN – Feb. 29, 2023 - There’s enormous pressure at college to drink and not everybody wants to feel that pressure. Substance-free dorms are a tool that can help support and build healthy ha... Read More...

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Bartender is Helping Fellow Hospitality Workers Maintain Sobriety

VIDEO ONLY – TIPPING IS ALLOWED – March 6, 2024 - Tony Kent is the lead bartender at Immigrant Son Brewery has been sober for 7 years, and is supporting others through his work with the Cleveland chapter of Ben’s ... Read More...

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‘I used to be a happy drunk: I ain’t any more’: Paul Gascoigne on alcohol addiction

VIDEO – KICKING IS THE GOAL – March 6, 2024 - He revealed that he recently attended an AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting. Gascoigne said on the High Performance podcast: “If I want to make it a bad day, I’ll go in th... Read More...

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90% of Liver Transplant Websites Use Stigmatizing Language

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME... – March 6, 2024 - A “vast majority” of liver transplant centers use stigmatizing language, such as “alcoholic” or “alcohol abuse,” when describing patients with alcohol use disorder... Read More...

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Rehab Offers Specialized Program for Sex Addiction in Los Angeles

ZIP IT – March 5, 2024 - “Our Sex Addiction Treatment Program is rooted in compassion, understanding, and a commitment to holistic healing,” stated Joni Ogle, CEO of The Heights Treatment Center. “We believe t... Read More...

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Public Opinion Sought On Sober Living Homes: Time to Speak Up

A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME – March 7, 2024 - More than 200 people representing 37 jurisdictions across the state have participated in one of the seven public meetings facilitated by the Task Force, as momentum and ... Read More...

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What’s Behind the Stunning Rise in Alcohol-related Deaths

VIDEO ONLY – IT’S LEGAL AND CHEAP? – March 5, 2024 - Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in America, and it is also one of the deadliest, with more and more people losing their lives to alcohol-related c... Read More...

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Tarpon Hunting Gives Solace to Recovering Addict

IT’S FISHING – March 8, 2024 - Hours wrestling a 200-pound tarpon isn’t everyone’s idea of peace, but it is Jill Sanders. Because when you’re a recovering heroin addict, keeping busy helps. “I don’t have any bad thin... Read More...

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Recovery Center CEO Empowers Women on Seeking Leadership Positions

VIDEO ONLY – SHE HAS KNOW HOW – March 8, 2024 - The CEO of Nexus Recovery Center is doing her part to empower women on International Women’s Day. WATCH@NBCDFW ... Read More...

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Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire Acquired by Summit Behavioral Healthcare

NEW ENGLAND TAKEOVER? – Summit BHC has acquired Sobriety Centers of New Hampshire. This marks the private equity-backed substance use disorder provider first move in the New England market. Sobriety Centers of ... Read More...

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NINA SIMONE – FOUR WOMEN

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 1969 - “Four Women” a song written by Nina Simone about four different African American women with varying tones of skin ranging from light to dark and how each one represents an African... Read More...

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Linda Robson Emotional as Co-stars Support Her Rehab

VIDEO – THE SHOW MUST GO ON – March 8, 2024 - Linda, 65, said her sleeping pill usage increased and so did her enjoyment of alcohol, admitting she went from supping a glass a night to a bottle an evening ahead... Read More...

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Therapy Dog Helping Women Overcome Addiction

VIDEO – PAWS WHEN AGITATED – March 7, 2024 - “I’ve created meaningful friendships. Ozzie is a part of that,” said Abbey Colburn, a client at the Adult and Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin. Ozzie is in the... Read More...

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U.S. House Votes Next Week on TikTok Ban

BAN THIS! – March 7, 2024 - A powerful House committee advanced a bill on Thursday that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok on all electronic devices, renewing lawmakers’ challenge to one of the world... Read More...

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Sordid Chinese Hacking Company Fueled by Alcohol and Sex

BY GREED AND POWER TOO! – March 8, 2024 - To sweeten the deal, I-Soon’s chief operating officer, Chen Cheng, suggested arranging the man a drinking and karaoke session with women.“He likes to touch girls... Read More...

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Trump’s White House Was Awash in Uppers and Downers

JUST LIKE THE OLYMPICS – March 3, 2024 - . One former official tells Rolling Stone, the White House at that time was “awash in speed.” The anti-anxiety medication Xanax was also a popular, easy-to-get drug dur... Read More...

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Single Dose of LSD Provides Immediate & Lasting Relief from Anxiety

UNLESS YOU SWALLOW IT – March 7, 2024 - Professor David Nutt, director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit at Imperial College London’s division of brain sciences, who researches psychedelics, said in an email that t... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr.: A Look at His Dramatic Journey From Addict to Oscar Winner

DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY – March 7, 2024 - He is one of the most popular and acclaimed actors around, and his tumultuous journey through Hollywood has led to an inspiring story of redemption. Young Robert wa... Read More...

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I Wanted a Diet Pill to Lose Weight and Was Hooked in 4 Days

ELIXIR MY ASS – March 2, 2024 - When Emma first found tianeptine, she had just had her second baby six months earlier and was looking for something to help her lose weight. “I had just started vaping and I went to th... Read More...

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Ibogaine Enthusiast Explores Economic Benefits

LEGALIZE IT – March 3, 2023 - Ibogaine By David Dardashti, an organization focusing on providing ibogaine treatment to those afflicted with opiate addiction, recently visited Ohio to explore the potential economic be... Read More...

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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Physical and Mental Health Problems

INCLUDING PROTEIN BARS – Feb. 29, 2024 - Research involving almost 10 million people has found a direct association between eating too many ultra-processed foods — those breads, cereals, snacks and frozen meal... Read More...

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‘Black Balloon Day’ Remembers Those Lost to Overdose

AND THOSE LEFT BEHIND – March 6, 2024 - “The black balloon is a symbolism of death, and today is Black Balloon Day,” said Tahira Malik, founder of Samad’s House. “Historically, when you go to a funeral, you’re wearin... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Academy Award winner, Robert Downey, Jr.

“Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” – Robert Downey, Jr., Academy Award winner ... Read More...

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