Is Being ‘Pre-Addicted’ a Real Thing? MAYBE – May 12, 2023 - The word “addiction” is probably over-used in our culture. Clinically, it means compulsive use of drugs; colloquially, we stretch its use to refer to addiction to things that probably don’t fit... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
Antidepressants Used for Chronic Pain Lack Efficacy BIG PHARMA STRIKES AGAIN – May 11, 2023 - “This is a global public health concern,” said Tamar Pincus, lead author on the study and a professor at the University of Southampton. “Chronic pain is a problem for million... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediadepressionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 23 2023Mental HealthRecovery
Rob Lowe Strips Down To Celebrate 33 Years Of Sobriety AND TAKES A SWIM – May 15, 2023 - Fans immediately headed to his comment section to not only applaud his major accomplishment, but also to compliment his radiant skin and seemingly “ageless” complexion, as one ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 23 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Michael J. Fox: Sobriety After Parkinson’s Diagnosis Was ‘a knife fight in a closet’ VIDEO – BACK TO THE PRESENT – May 12, 2023 - Fox can still recall telling his wife the diagnosis he would keep from the world for nine years. “I remember the exact moment, exactly where we were,” says Fox, gest... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionInterviewMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
Man Loses 230 lbs. After Overcoming Sugar Addiction CANDY KILLS – May 18, 2023 - At the time, Baayarsaikhan — who said he’s struggled with his weight his entire life — was the heaviest he’s ever been: 500 lbs. The married father of two said that the doctor’s appoin... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionMay 23 2023Recovery
Liam Payne Announces Exciting Sobriety Milestone 3 MONTHS AND COUNTING – May 17, 2023 - As a star thrust into the spotlight at an early age, Liam Payne turned to drinking to help him cope with the pressures and stressors of fame. “It’s almost like putting the... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
April Hartman on Sober People Project SOBER PEOPLE CAN ROCK – May 15, 2023 - After receiving several messages and comments about people’s struggles with sobriety due to their jobs, Jon decided to start a project called Sober People. He interviews individ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 23 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Five Months of Sobriety Makes a ‘Huge Difference’ AND THE HEALING HAS BEGUN – May 12, 2023 - “It’s made a really huge difference,” George says. “I get to bed at 9pm every night, I wake up at 6am, I listen to music, I play music, I go to the gym, I spend qualit... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionInterviewMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
Behind the Documentary| Fighting Addiction VIDEO – MUST WATCH – May 16, 2023 - 1. Addiction is such a cunning enemy of everyone, starting from the addict who is totally destroyed to become servant of this malicious desease ... 2. My first husband died of alco... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 23 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Overdoses Slightly Increased Again, But Experts Hopeful HOPE NOT DOPE – May 17, 2023 - An estimated 109,680 overdose deaths occurred last year, according to numbers posted Wednesday by the CDC. That’s about 2% more than the 107,622 U.S. overdose deaths in 2021, but ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 23 2023OverdoseRecovery
Naloxone has been hailed as life-saving. Why isn’t it given to those who need it? I WONDER – May 19, 2023 - Chakravarthy, whose hospital is in northern Orange county, has in recent years, like many other medical providers across the country, seen an increase in fentanyl use, which is as much as 50... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductioninterventionMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
Clean Slate, A Movie about People in Recovery VIDEO – FILMS ARE GOOD – May 11, 2023 - Jared Callahan is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated director / producer. He founded and runs People People Media, a production company based on a 95-acre farm in the San Franci... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 23 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Saraya Reflects on Recovery from Alcohol & Addiction FROM ALL TO NOTHING – May 14, 2023 - The former WWE Superstar has endured a lot of difficulties in her life already and despite all the adversities, Saraya has managed to preserve and come out a better person b... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
Regulating Sober Living Homes NO SO FAST THERE – May 17, 2023 - The Buena Park City Council voted 4-0 at its May 9 meeting to impose stricter regulations on group homes. This proposal came after resident complaints of construction during early... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 23 2023RecoveryRehab
Inside the Emerging Xylazine Addiction Crisis TIME TO LEGALIZE HEROIN? – May 18, 2023 - Xylazine has taken a stronghold in Philadelphia, a city at the forefront of addiction crisis and care. A 2021 study conducted by the city’s public health department fou... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylinterventionMay 23 2023OverdoseRecoveryTrauma
1-Year-Old Eats Heroin from Mommy’s Purse ACCIDENTAL CHILD ABUSE? – May 9, 2023 - A mother is awaiting sentencing after authorities say her 1-year-old daughter ate heroin found in the Macomb County woman’s purse. Anita Vasquez, 32, pleaded no contes... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionHeroin AddictionMay 23 2023RecoveryTrauma
Younger Generation Explores Sobriety to Improve Mental Health VIDEO – AND THE CHILDREN WILL LEAD THEM – May 8, 2023 - ABC News published this video item, entitled “Younger generations explore sobriety to improve mental health” – below is their description. Is it trendy to be so... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 23 2023Mental HealthRecovery
Cameron Douglas Opens Up About His ‘Dark’ Moments HE’S COME A LONG WAY...SOBER – May 18, 2023 - “My lifestyle is all about staying healthy and focused,” the father of two notes. “There’s nothing better than two beautiful children to keep you focused. And their moth... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 23 2023Recovery
Teenagers Labeled with Disease in Addiction Treatment IT’S NOT A DISEASE? – May 18, 2023 - “I thought that the only way to get out was to tell them what they seemed to want to hear,” she said. “When I did try to tell the truth, I was told that I was a liar and a manipul... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 23 2023Mental HealthRecoveryRehabteenagersTrauma
Stripped of $20MM Due to Shared Addiction With Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley Makes Big Confession VIDEO – MAKING CASINOS SMILE – May 18, 2023 - Barkley has also previously addressed his gambling blunders and how he regretted them. The Chuckster has admitted that he has lost around $20 million because of the... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaGamingInterviewMay 23 2023Recovery
Margaret Cho & Late Actor Leslie Jordan Named Grand Marshals for LA Pride Parade THE LEGEND LIVES ON – May 16, 2023 - Comedian Margaret Cho and the late actor Leslie Jordan on Tuesday were named grand marshals of this year’s LA Pride Parade, while the ACLU of Southern California was named the ev... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 23 2023RecoveryRecovery Advocate
The American Psychological Association Issues Health Warning On Social Media Use By Children and Teens IS IT TOO LATE? – May 9, 2023 - Based on the latest science about social media, the report is aimed at parents, teachers, policymakers and members of the tech industry “who share responsibility to ensure ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMay 16 2023Mental HealthRecoverySmartphone Addiction
Danny Brown Said Going To Rehab For Alcoholism ‘Humbled The F**k Out Of Me’ AS IT SHOULD – May 9, 2023 - Well, he’s returned with a new episode of The Danny Brown Show in which he addresses going to treatment head-on. He called the experience “humbling” while saying it gave him a newfo... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 16 2023RecoveryRehab
Victor Salinas on Sexuality, Sobriety and Ghosts ACTING NATURALLY – May 5, 2023 - BLADE: How does your sexuality impact your work? SALINAS: I’m open to whatever the role. Being gay has made me observant and given me the experience to connect with feelings a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictiongayinterventionInterviewMay 16 2023RecoveryRehab
Who Decided Alcohol Was a Health Boon in the ’90s? LOBBYING WORKS WONDERS – April 23, 2023 - The press ran with it. A New York Times front-page headline announced, “In an About-Face, U.S. Says Alcohol Has Health Benefits.” The assistant secretary of health said... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 16 2023Recovery
Canadian Opens Shop Selling Coke, MDMA and Heroin A WORTHY RADICAL IDEA! – May 10, 2023 - BC is a province with a population of around five million people, which, for context, is significantly less than London’s roughly nine million people. In BC, an average o... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionHeroin Addictionlife expectancyMay 16 2023opioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinRecoveryRehabTrauma
Will Psychedelic Drugs Transform Mental Health Treatment? PODCAST – KEEP AN OPEN MIND – May 9, 2023 - The US could soon follow, with plans for the US Food and Drug Administration to be asked for approval to treat PTSD with MDMA this year. Ian Sample speaks to correspondent... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMay 16 2023Mental HealthPsychedelicsRecovery
Social Workers Introduce New Tool for Treating Addiction UNDERSTANDING, COMPASSION AND INTELLIGENCE – May 10, 2023 - “It’s important to measure recovery capital so we can understand the inequities that influence recovery,” says Bowen. “Without a good measure it’s hard to q... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 16 2023Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Mama June Reveals Regret at ‘blowing’ Up Her Nose More Than $1 Million of Cocaine VIDEO – STILL A CELEBRITY? – May 10, 2023 - When reflecting on what she would say to herself while she had been at her lowest point with her substance abuse, Mama June stated: ‘Girl, what the hell are you doing spen... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 16 2023RecoveryRehab
Belinda Carlisle: ‘With sobriety came the confidence that this is really what I’m meant to be doing in life’ QUIT and STILL ON THE GO – May 8, 2023 - Relocating to the French countryside ended up being a life-changing and ultimately life-saving decision for the troubled singer. “I threw myself into my French album , which r... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewMay 16 2023RecoveryRehab