Oct 22 2019

Lamar Odom on Sex, Drug Addiction and Possible Return to Basketball

Slam Drunk? –  Oct. 25, 2019 - The breakup of his marriage to Kardashian eventually resulted to a life and…

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Raiders’ Darren Waller taking his sober life in NFL one day at time

Teamwork – Oct. 10, 2019 - It was just really cool that somebody went out of their way to have…

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Don’t Force Patients Off Opioids Abruptly

Warm Turkey –   October 10, 2019 - Entirely discontinuing opioids for a chronic pain patient is not always appropriate,…

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How to Recognize When Loved One May Be Considering Suicide, and the Best Ways to Help

Someone You Know? – October 18, 2019  - But if a friend or loved one’s behaviors change or they start…

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Massive marketing muscle pushes 3D mammograms, despite No evidence they save more lives

Bamboozling Women Daily –   Oct. 18, 2019 - “There’s a lot of money to be made,” said Dr. Steven…

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Why Doctors Are Struggling to Treat Prescription Drug Addiction

Lame Excuses – October 16, 2019 - For instance: 62% of surveyed physicians think the opioid crisis could well be…

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Chocolate chip cookies equivalent to drug addiction in the brain

CA Cookies Anonymous or OA? – October 18, 2019 - They’re not only delicious, but they can also be dangerously…

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How Germany Averted an Opioid Crisis

Who Won The War? – Oct. 19, 2019 - Unlike in the United States, where these pills are commonly dispensed…

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One Man’s Path to Sobriety After Nearly 30 Years of Struggling With Heroin Addiction

The Heroin Journey –  Oct. 19, 2019 - His addiction led him to the some of the shadiest parts of…

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Current advances in research on Nicotine addiction

Death Match – Oct. 16, 2019 - Tobacco smoking causes about half a million U.S. deaths annually, of which 50,000…

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Film Review: ‘Rocketman’ Soars to Great Heights

In New York, Nov. 7. Village East Cinema –   October 16, 2019 - Taron Egerton may not have been…

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Azure Acres celebrates 60 years of addiction treatment

Longevity Counts – Oct. 16, 2019 - Jen Carvalho, the CEO of Azure Acres, said the field of addiction treatment…

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Nick Tosches, Fiery Music Writer and Biographer, Dies at 69

He Wrote His Own Story –  Oct. 20, 2019 - “Recordings, movies, radio, television: He would cast his presence over…

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New York community celebrates state’s move to block planned treatment center

No Rehab For You – Oct 19, 2019 - A community in Throgs Neck is celebrating a decision by the…

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Why Aren’t We Curious About the Things We Want to Be Curious About?

OPINION Curious? – Oct. 18, 2019 - Note that your brain calculates what you might learn in the short term…

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Boston Lawyer Writes ‘Serenity Song’

Amen. –  October 18, 2019 - Interview Highlights Pat St. James on the origins of the Serenity Song and Serenity…

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Four drug companies reach last-minute $260 million opioid settlement

Pat on the Head – Good Dogs –  OCT. 21 2019 - Four large drug companies reached a last-minute $260…

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Wrabel Talks Sobriety and Working with Pink

The Promises –  October 18, 2019  - Earlier this year, Pink released his song “90 Days” as a duet with…

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Eden Sassoon is Living Sober With Style

Honest Conversation – OCTOBER 16, 2019 - Eden Sassoon ended up in her closet hearing the voice of her dead…

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Inside Michael Douglas’ Family History of Addiction

A Family That Heals Together... – October 16, 2019 - Addiction has touched the Douglas family in many ways over…

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Opioid addiction can be overcome with mindfulness

And Desire – OCT. 17, 2019  - Compared to research subjects who discussed their pain and opioid use in group…

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How the baby food industry hooks toddlers on sugar, salt and fat

Addicting Babies for Fun and Profit – Oct. 17, 2019 - Frequently marketed for picky eaters, these milks prey on…

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Drug companies look at $50 billion deal to avoid trouble

PLEA BARGAIN – Oct. 16, 2019 - The possible settlement that would include $22 billion in cash and $29 billion…

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Broadway Goes Sober! A Little.

To Drink or Not to Drink? –  Oct. 17, 2019 - Drugs and alcohol aren’t the only addictions being plumbed…

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High-profile talks to avert landmark opioid trial break down

Lawyers on Legal Speed – Oct. 18, 2019 - Summoned to the federal courthouse here by U.S. District Court Judge…

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How One D.E.A. Agent Cracked Global Fentanyl Ring

Dying for Death – Oct. 16, 2019 - A year and a half earlier, 2,000 miles southeast of Grand Forks,…

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Teva Pharmaceutical shares surge on opioid settlement

Stocks Shoot Up on Opioid Fix – Oct. 21, 2019 - Under the deal, Teva agreed to donate $23 billion…

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Shia LaBeouf credits down syndrome co-star for sobriety

Compassion Can Come From Anywhere – October 19, 2019 - The “Transformers” star hit rock bottom while making the movie,…

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Elijah Cummings, Baltimore congressman and civil rights leader, dies at 68

Obituary: RIP Rep. Cummings October 17, 2019 - Born to a family of Southern sharecroppers and Baptist preachers, Mr. Cummings grew…

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Quote of the Week

“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” ―Alice Walker

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