May 2 2023

‘Be careful what you wish for!’ Matthew Perry on the Dark Side of Fame and Addiction

A FRIEND of BILL’S – April 22, 2023 - Matthew Perry “never realised” that there was a dark side to fame. The 53-year-old actor became a household name when he was cast in the NBC sitcom ‘Friends’ alongside Jennife... Read More...

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Mickey Mantle’s Regrets a Lesson On Alcoholism

AUDIO – HOW MUCH GREATER? – April 28, 2023 - The New York Yankees superstar center fielder and first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee recounted his life as an alcoholic with brutal candor. Mantle admitted that because of... Read More...

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Movie About Wild Horses and Inmate Rehabilitation

VIDEO – THE MOST DANGEROUS SPECIES – April 21, 2023 - This film follows the story of Roman (Matthias Schoenaerts), an inmate of 12 years who is nearing the end of his sentence. Roman’s been relocated to a facility i... Read More...

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Alexander Ludwig Celebrates 5 Years Sober

VIDEO – CREDITS HIS WIFE – April 24, 2023 - The “Hunger Games” star — who affectionately noted his sobriety anniversary fell on the same day he went on his first date with Lauren three years ago — said that it was “s... Read More...

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AA Committed To Those Who Need It Most

ON EVERY CONTINENT – April 22, 2023 - AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy and neither endorses nor opposes any causes.... Read More...

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Scientists Identify What Differentiates Drug Users from Non-Users

AMBITION? – March 8, 2023 - Craving is a strong desire to use drugs or eat. It has long been considered a key factor driving substance abuse and overeating. It is one of the criteria used for diagnosing substan... Read More...

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Walking Away from Weed Changed my Life

VIDEO – IMPROVED MY LIFE – April 21, 2023 - Ricki Friedman is a motivational speaker, mentor, creator and top100 podcaster who has transformed thousands of lives worldwide with her no BS approach and innovative ideas... Read More...

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Teen of the Week: Rohan Malik-Hamirani Helps With Addiction Fight

A YOUNG HEART OF GOLD – April 22, 2023 - He learned about service from his parents, Dr. Rabina Malik-Hamirani and Dr. Mirza Hamirani, he said. “They are both very compassionate and have taught us all to help... Read More...

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Drug Deaths Fell in Kentucky in 2022

SOME BEATS – April 21, 2023 - “That number is still far too high,” the governor said at his weekly news conference. “One is too many. But with the opioid epidemic, we see far, far too many.” Increased use of... Read More...

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Menthol Cigarettes Disproportionately Harms Black People and FDA Refuses a Ban?

ISN’T TOBACCO GROWN IN THE CONFEDERACY? – April 24, 2023 - African American adults have the highest percentage of menthol cigarette use compared with other racial and ethnic groups, according to the Centers for Disea... Read More...

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Bam Margera on the Run with Girlfriend, Child, Amid Meth Run

VIDEO – PRAYERS AND POSITIVE VIBES – April 26, 2023 - Bam Margera is allegedly suffering a “meltdown” due to an addiction to meth, his brother, Jess Margera, claims in a series of explosive tweets. The 44-year-ol... Read More...

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FOLLOW-UP Report: ‘Jackass’ Star Bam Margera Surrenders to Police

VIDEO – FACING THE MUSIC – April 27, 2023 - A judge arraigned the reality star and he was then released on signature bond after bail was set at $50,000, according to court records. Margera faces a preliminary h... Read More...

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‘Until the Ribbon Breaks’ Celebrates His Sobriety With New Single

VIDEO – TAKE A LISTEN/WATCH – April 26, 2023 - “During the decade that I was making music, I hadn’t realized the toll it took on me, emotionally and physically,” he says in a press release. “I started questioning why... Read More...

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Smartwatches Are Triggering for Your Mental Health

DOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS? – March 21, 2023 - One of the main distinguishing features between a smartwatch and a fitness band is the breadth of apps, features, and functionality available on each. Wher... Read More...

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Melanie Lynskey: I feel grateful to have found my husband

LOVE HEALS ALL, SOMETIMES – April 29, 2023 - Recalling the early days of their relationship, Melanie told The Independent: “Things were crazy for a while. It got a lot easier when my husband got sober, which I’... Read More...

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Newlywed Buzz Aldrin

HOME PLANET A-OK– April 26, 2023 - The couple started spending more time together in Los Angeles in early 2018. “When you connect at a soulmate level, you naturally talk about marriage,” explains Faur. We... Read More...

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Michelle Heaton Marks Two Years Sober

“As long as I continue to do my meetings.” – April 27, 2023 - #tbt 2 years ago today I arrived on the steps of the @priorygroup... Bewildered, confused, sad, sick and very frightened. That day I took my last drink... Read More...

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Person Of The Week: Aleksa Bembnista

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May, 2, 2023 – Aleksandra M. Bembnista is the founder of Glorious Recovery, a non-profit that unites, encourages, and empowers people impacted by alcohol and drug addiction. It helps them fi... Read More...

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Israel is the #1 Opioid Consumer Per Capita

A SHONDA AND A SCANDAL – April 29 2023 - “The watershed was about 10 years ago, because before that doctors prescribed alternatives and there was less access to opioids. It wasn’t as easy for patients to get them as ... Read More...

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Sacklers Gave $19 Million to U.S. Agency that Helped Exacerbate Opioid Deaths

BIG PHARMA WINDFALL – April 23, 2023 - Accepting millions of dollars from the Sackler family while advising the federal government on pain policy “would be considered a conflict of interest under almost any con... Read More...

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How Did Frankie Taylor Die in State-Licensed Addiction Center?

DRUGS – April 23, 2023 - He was Peter Pan in the community play. Poured himself into original folk-rock songs that detailed a painful, but hopeful, journey. Volunteered with the church youth group. He was an in... Read More...

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Cheyenne Jackson: ‘After Nearly a Decade, I Fell Off the Wagon’

GET BACK UP – April 24, 2023 - One of the stars of Fox’s Call Me Kat is getting candid about his sobriety struggles, hoping his story may be able to help someone navigating a similar situation. “Vulnerable i... Read More...

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‘The reality of death is very present’

SO IS RECOVERY – April 22, 2023 - A Colorado Springs mom is helping others navigate the heartache of drug abuse. Lisa Smith is a mother to a son who struggled with drugs as a teen. But now she is connecting ... Read More...

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Doctor’s Opioid Arrest Prompts Warning For Fentanyl Risk

JUST ANOTHER DRUG DEALER – April 23, 2023 - According to court documents, Okafor distributed oxycodone to people outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical purpose from his med... Read More...

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Belladonna and History of Towns Hospital in New York

THE VISIONARY GETS HELP – April 15, 2023 - It was founded by Charles B. Towns, who was an insurance salesman from Georgia. Towns was a very successful, high-pressure insurance salesman. He had an eighth-grade e... Read More...

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Can Surgical Chip End Alcoholism?

NEWCOMER CHIP? – April 26, 2023 - For several months, the Naltrexone chip is supposed to help people remove their alcohol cravings. Let’s take a closer look. As part of a clinical trial directed by Hao Wei, ... Read More...

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Exercises May Help Addiction Recovery

IT CAN’T HURT – April 26, 2023 - “Exercise has so many benefits for those overcoming an addiction,” Weinstock said. “There is the immediate bump in mood after one’s workout, and, over time, exercise reduces depressio... Read More...

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The Teenager Who Jumped Off the Golden Gate Bridge

VIDEO – DON’T DROP HOPE – March 9, 2023 - In 2018, Hines told his story to ABC News, recalling the feeling he had the moment that he jumped. “Instant regret, powerful, overwhelming,” he remembers feeling. “As I fell... Read More...

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Treating Food Addiction

VIDEO – UBER EATS – April 26, 2023 - Signs of food addiction can include intense cravings, having trouble cutting down on how much you’re eating, and experiencing withdrawal. Registered dietitians say there is also ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Albert Camus

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” – Albert Camus, 1913-1960 ... Read More...

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