Nov 11 2025

He Wrote a Book on Sobriety. Now He’s Convicted of Murder for Driving Drunk – Killing 4

VIDEO – DON’T RELAPSE – Nov. 5, 2025 - Daniel Hyden, 46, was convicted of four counts of second-degree murder, one count of aggravated vehicular homicide, four counts of second-degree assault and three counts of thir... Read More...

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Ryan Lochte Gets Baptized and Rededicates His Life to Sobriety

HOLY ATHLETE – Nov. 6, 2025 - Twelve-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte was baptized last week and has publicly rededicated his life to Jesus amid a divorce and months after entering substance abuse rehabilitation.&nb... Read More...

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Can Revenge Be Addictive?

YES - UNLESS YOU DO THE STEPS – Nov. 3, 2025 - Alongside painkillers, food, and technology, one psychiatrist worries about the addictive potential of getting back at people — or even thinking about it. James Kimme... Read More...

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Woman Takes Next Step In Sobriety

EXERCISE MATTERS – Nov. 5, 2025 - Laurie Doxtator starts each morning with affirmations. “It’s OK to say no,” she thinks to herself while breathing in and breathing out, slowly grounding herself. “I’m pro... Read More...

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7 Nighttime Foods That Burn Fat While You Sleep

LISTEN – DREAM DIET – Nov. 6, 2025 - We asked Sahar Berjis, RD, MPH, and Founder of Inner Health and Wellness, what foods people should eat at night once you’re 50 or over. “At InnerHealthWellness, we focus on how na... Read More...

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Staying Sober During the Holiday Season

BOOZE IS NOT AN OPTION – Nov/ 8, 2025 - Staying sober during the holidays isn’t about missing out – it’s about creating new, meaningful traditions that reflect who you’ve become. With preparation, mindfulness and the... Read More...

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Melatonin Could Be Harming Your Heart

“To sleep, perchance to dream” – Nov. 5, 2025 - People who regularly used melatonin supplements for at least a year were found to have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with heart failure, being hospitalized for... Read More...

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This Superfood Lowers Cholesterol

HEART SMART – November 5, 2025 - When people think about good foods for their hearts, they tend to picture expensive supplements or trendy products. However, according to doctor Elizabeth Klodas, a specialist prevent... Read More...

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Scientists Link Mother’s Childhood Trauma To Specific Molecules in Her Breast Milk

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND – Nov. 5, 2025 - A growing body of evidence suggests that the health consequences of early life stress can be transmitted across generations. Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse... Read More...

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Pre-addiction Intervention Could Save Lives

ELEVENTH HOUR RESCUE – Nov. 3, 2025 - The mistaken belief that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) must “hit rock bottom” has shaped addiction care for decades. This model contrasts with how medicine manages c... Read More...

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Senator’s Sobriety Sparks Bill to Give Medicaid to Prisoners

COMPASSION MATTERS – Nov. 6, 2025 - State Sen. Jesse James, R-Thorp, will celebrate 28 years of sobriety from drug and alcohol use next month. He’s deeply proud of the milestone and said his own life informs how he a... Read More...

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Transforming Addiction Recovery

VIDEO – CHANGE IS GOOD – Nov. 6, 2025 - The Antidote is pioneering a holistic approach that starts with gut health. Founded by licensed counselor Meg Wilson, the program combines amino acid therapy, nutritional suppo... Read More...

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Why I Quit Smoking Weed

BECAUSE I COULD – Nov. 6, 2025 - I’ve always been good at quitting obligations (see: piano lessons, ballet classes, infinite sports teams, and, in one memorable instance, a babysitting job that would have required me... Read More...

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Bohemian Rhapsody Flashmob

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 18,000,000 Views - Absolutely brilliant. I was having a bad day, and this made me cry uncontrollably. Thank you all involved including the crowd. Now got the strength to carry on. This ... Read More...

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Anthony Hopkins Opens Up About Alcoholism

VIDEO – A STAR IS SOBER – Nov. 7, 2025 - Sir Anthony Hopkins has had one of the most storied careers in film and now the Welsh actor is releasing his first memoir, “We Did Ok, Kid,” where he recounts the moments that... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Susan Campanaro

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Nov. 11, 2025 - I am a director, actor, entertainer, creative coach & teacher in NYC. I have a nightlife persona Lavinia Draper IG/FB/TikTok @mslavinianycI wrote a musical Doing Time Wit... Read More...

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Over-the-counter Pain Pills Outperform Opioids After Tooth Pulled

CHEAPER TOO! – Nov. 6, 2025 - We wanted to determine whether the pain medication’s effects were consistent in males and females separately. And what we found is that in both subgroups (males and females), the non-opi... Read More...

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$53 Billion Rehab Industry Fails Those It’s Supposed To Help

AUDIO – ONE CLENT AT A TIME – Nov. 3, 2025 - A new book explores the dark side of the drug rehabilitation industry. It’s called “Rehab: An American Scandal,” and it’s written by Shoshana Walter, an investigative repo... Read More...

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FDA Becomes “clown show” Amid Latest Scandal

BOZO MAKES A COMEBACK – Nov. 4, 2025 - An alleged extortion attempt, a petty yearslong grudge, shocking social media posts, and ominous text messages make up the latest scandal at the Food and Drug Administration, an... Read More...

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Families Stay Together As Parents Recover From Addiction

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL – Nov. 6, 2025 - Our Place, housed in an apartment building provides free housing to adults and their children as parents go through recovery and receive mental health treatment, employment a... Read More...

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Exploring Psychedelics For PTSD treatment

VIDEO – GUIDED TRIPS – Nov. 7, 2025 - More American veterans die by suicide each day than the average daily combat deaths during the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars combined, California Governor Gavin Newsom rece... Read More...

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Experts Warn 1 Alcoholic Drink Increases Cancer Risk

EVEN A BEER? – Nov. 7, 2025 - Alcohol is a risk factor for liver cancer and cancers of the mouth, throat, and esophagus in smokers, as well as colon, rectal, and breast cancer for women. Only 37 percent of adul... Read More...

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Court Battle Exposes Ugliest Strategies of Rehab Business

MONEY MONEY MONEY – Nov. 6, 2025 - “Bro,” the text chain says, “you can make so much fucking money off these junkies. Their (sic) going to use anyway.” “What do you mean I can make more,” came the reply. “U can ma... Read More...

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More People Dying Before Age 65

AUDIO – DEAD FOOD? – Nov. 7, 2025 - Premature deaths among 18-to-64-year-olds rose 27 percent. The report revealed stark inequities in who lives long enough to collect the benefits they’ve helped fund, finding dispar... Read More...

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How to Avoid Seasonal Depression

LET THERE BE LIGHT – Nov. 7, 2025 - Researchers believe that wintertime SAD is caused by reduced daylight, which can desynchronize our internal circadian rhythm from the natural light cycles outside. To fight the dar... Read More...

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Alcohol Consumption Linked to Severe Brain Bleeding

VIDEO – USE YOUR HEAD – Nov. 7, 2025 - While the adverse effects of alcohol start from the first drop, excessive drinking can lead to a brain bleed. What’s more striking is that the ‘excessive’ limit is far lower th... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Hannah Arendt

“The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy.” – Elon Musk“The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall into barbarism.” – Hannah Arendt, 1906-1975 ... Read More...

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