October 20 2020

October 20 2020

Man thanks officer who arrested him, got him into recovery

WATCH –A bop from the cop – Oct. 13, 2020 - “I think that’s why I’m so passionate about it because I was that person,” says Hamilton. Every year Hamilton posts on social media about his inspiring recovery. This time ... Read More...

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Meet Karen Meisels: Consulting and Coaching

More than advice: Action – Oct. 12, 2020 - My company KM Consulting & Coaching provides two levels of services. Consulting, which focuses on helping companies target the right audience, while providing uni... Read More...

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Harm reduction: an important form of addiction recovery?

LISTEN – Death Reduction – Oct. 14, 2020 - While there are many organizations trying to help others overcome substance abuse and addiction, USARA is unique says McMillin. According to McMillin, USARA comes ... Read More...

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Keith Richards’ worst drug experience is a literal nightmare

WATCH – Rolling Stoned – Oct. 12, 2020 - Mick Jagger, speaking with Rolling Stone, put the band’s prior creative lull in the ’70s down to one thing, “Everyone was using drugs, Keith particularly,” said the frontman ... Read More...

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Telemedicine for drug addiction treatment

Talk to the screen – Oct. 12, 2020 - Telemedicine has long been seen as a potential remedy, but pre-pandemic adoption rates were low among addiction treatment providers, according to studies by Lori Uscher-Pin... Read More...

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Man caught with 20 Burmese pythons and marijuana in his home

Don’t bogart that snake my friend – Oct. 12, 2020 - A Holladay man has been arrested and is facing charges after animal-control officers found 20 Burmese pythons roaming around his residence. According to a probab... Read More...

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Opioids in America, Part 1: Background of an epidemic

Euphoria & Greed – Oct. 10, 2020 - People who have achieved sobriety from other substances can easily fall into opioid addiction. On Sept. 21, actor and comedian Dax Shepard released to the public that ... Read More...

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What You Should Know About Your Sober Friend

Compassion and Understanding – Oct. 14, 2020 - Dry January, Sober October, no longer full of shame Thursday. I have been in recovery for three years and nearly three months and haven’t had a drink since that last pin... Read More...

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Apparel Co. shares message of gratitude with recovery community

WATCH – Paying it forward – Oct. 15, 2020 - As Chris Bilyk pulls a shipping label off the printer he says, “I’m a one man show.” Moments later Bilyk slides a gray t-shirt into a bag and seals the end. “This... Read More...

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The One Thing Harder Than Getting Sober

Challenging – Oct. 10, 2020 - Getting through those months was tough. I came up with every excuse I could think of to go back to drinking. I considered throwing in the towel and resigning myself to a life as a drunk.... Read More...

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Opening up about sobriety

Here’s to the ladies who lunch – Oct. 15, 2020 - “If you look at the footage of the premiere, you can see my hands shaking because I knew if I said, ‘I’m an alcoholic,” I couldn’t take it back,’” she told the ... Read More...

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Alcoholism disrupted my scientific career. This is how I got sober

A Vow – Oct. 15, 2020 - Alcohol had long been a respite for me. During high school and into college, I drank heavily to cope with anxiety. Part of me knew this wasn’t a healthy approach, but it seemed to work.... Read More...

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Shocking rise in number of cocaine deaths among women

Be Careful!!! – Oct. 15, 2020 - She said: ‘Loss of addiction psychiatry expertise through lack of training places and community services often being split from the NHS are only making things worse, with patients with... Read More...

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15 Ways to Resist Cravings

Here are 15 suggestions – Oct. 5, 2020 - I used a lot of strategies to get through my cravings successfully. I’ve listed the best below. Some techniques merely postponed the cravings for a few minutes, while others h... Read More...

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Top 3 American Cities With Worst Drug Problems

No Prize Winners Here – Oct. 17, 2020 - Chicago, Illinois Chicago is known as The Windy City, but it’s also becoming known as a place where the drug issues of those that live there is getting out of ha... Read More...

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Stevie Nicks’ Only Regret: Eight Years of Klonopin Addiction

LISTEN – Trouble in Shangri-La – 2020 - She noted that “it was a totally non-time. I just existed. It took away all my wonderful drama, my tempestuousness, my compassion, my empathy – all those things that drove me t... Read More...

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Dancing with the Stars star on Alcohol Addiction

It all comes down to the steps – Oct. 12, 2020 - The star revealed that drinking started becoming an everyday habit for her. Her addition might have been brought on by her upbringing as she also shared that he... Read More...

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Pentagon Honored Former Mexican Defense Minister Helped Ship Tons of Cocaine and Heroin

Big Shot Busted at LAX – Oct. 16, 2020 - Cienfuegos, arrested at Los Angeles airport on Thursday, took bribes in return for protection that included warning cartel members about U.S. investigations, according to pros... Read More...

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Caron CEO to receive lifetime achievement award

Leader Leaving – Oct. 12, 2020 - DASPOP’s decision to select Tieman as this year’s honoree was unanimous, Deb Beck, president, said in a news release. “His insight and skill developed Caron into a leading p... Read More...

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Celeb’s confession: “I drank hand sanitizer”

Going to any length – Oct. 14, 2020 - According to The Daily Telegraph, the 57-year-old’s struggle got so bad that when alcohol was unavailable as she competed in the South African jungle, she resorted to drin... Read More...

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Ron Howard Brings Hillbilly Elegy to the Screen

WATCH – Glenn Close up-close – Oct. 16, 2020 - Ron Howard: The whole time, even in the roughest parts of the movie, you’re still just rooting for the mom. That’s all I wanted in the movie, and I think I definitel... Read More...

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Why the stigma of addiction is detrimental to recovering addicts

Recovery Film Festivals can help! – Oct. 16, 2020 - Educate ourselves – There are many ways to break the stigma of addiction. One of those is to educate ourselves on the topic of addiction. There are ... Read More...

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‘Game-changer’ drug to tackle addiction

Inject This – Oct. 15, 2020 - More than 100 people in Glasgow are now being prescribed the drug, which is injected once a month, meaning those using it no longer need to visit chemists to pick up methadone prescripti... Read More...

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Major Anti-Vaping Scientific Study Retracted

Whoops! – Oct. 17, 2020 - During peer review, the reviewers identified the important question of whether the myocardial infarctions occurred before or after the respondents initiated e‐cigarette use, and requested th... Read More...

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Ex-Alcoholic Turns Journaling into 2 Humorous Books

WATCH – Funny on the page – Oct. 12, 2020 - While Carucci has led an interesting life and has a robust family, it was alcohol that quietly took control over her life and what she felt she most needed to explore. “For... Read More...

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Lena Dunham Hosts Friendly House Annual Gala on Oct. 31

Everyone is a guest, no tickets needed! – Oct. 19, 2020 - Guests worldwide can access the gala by logging on to the link. Friendly House events are known for their auctions that include an impressive array of unique ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Colin Kaepernick

"Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything." —Colin Kaepernick ... Read More...

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Chasing the News … Stone Cold Sober – Episode 3: Rebels

Episode 3: Rebels “Maintaining sobriety through 2020 and beyond” Sober artists discuss the pandemic, creativity and Zoom rooms. Thursday, Oct. 22, 5pm PT, 8pm ET FREE: Click to Register ... Read More...

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Joanna Cassidy supports the REEL Recovery Film Festival

The Stars Align – Actress Joanna Cassidy talks about the upcoming REEL Recovery Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STFLFhh5EFI&feature=emb_logo ... Read More...

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