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Trauma Therapy and Addiction

IT’S COMPLICATED AND SAD – Oct. 31, 2023 - Research has illuminated a significant connection between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD), underscoring the intricate relationsh... Read More...

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Man Who Inspired Washington Treatment Law Fleas to Oregon

VIDEO – WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE... – Nov. 1, 2023 - Treatment, Ricky said, had saved his life, and other people should have that chance — even if they’re reluctant to accept it at first. Ricky had been sober fro... Read More...

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Should Oregon Allow Forced Addiction Treatment?

VIDEO – ATTRACTION NOT COERCION? – Nov. 2, 2023 - Washington passed “Ricky’s Law” in 2016, which allows for someone with a serious substance abuse disorder to be involuntarily committed to inpatient care. But Orego... Read More...

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Law Could Increase Demand for Addiction Treatment

CALIFORNIA DREAMING – Nov. 2, 2023 - Gov. Gavin Newsom last month signed SB 43, which broadens eligibility for both conservatorships and shorter-term involuntary holds in hospitals to include people whose addi... Read More...

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As Billions Get Wasted in US Drug Addiction Battle, One County Proves Recovery Can Work

COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY – Nov. 3, 2023 - It was 2007 when Stuby began hearing from officials about prescription opioids being misused. That was about the same time Jesse Johnson, then 14, was prescribed the p... Read More...

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Vic Mensa On His Sobriety Following Car Crash

BOTTOM TO TOP – Nov. 1, 2023 - Taylor: You put it in your post you want to handle your emotions head on now. And I think as men, that’s something that is shied away from. It’s like, I’m gonna suck it up. I’m ... Read More...

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Wife of North Dakota Gov. All In On Recovery Journey

VIDEO – RIGOROUS HONESTY – Nov. 3, 2023 - Kathryn Burgum, wife of Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.), is using her husband’s 2024 presidential campaign to share her personal story of addiction and recovery in hopes that it wi... Read More...

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Attorney Who Ran Sober Living Homes Sentenced for $22M Urine Fraud

GREED TRUMPS MORALS – Nov. 1, 2023 - Ganong was charged on May 19, 2017, with the following felony counts: Conspiracy to commit medical insurance fraud 13 counts of insurance fraud Sentencing Enhancements ... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson Celebrating Six Fabulous Years Sober!

STEPS TO HEALTHINESS – Nov. 3, 2023 - She continued, “Personally, to do this I needed to stop drinking alcohol because it kept my mind and heart circling in the same direction and quite honestly I was exhauste... Read More...

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When Addiction Leads to Financial Ruin

BORROW MONEY – Nov. 1, 2023 - The study also found that just one-third of those billions is borne by the government, with the remainder falling on the shoulders of individuals and the private sector. In Ohi... Read More...

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‘Pharmageddon’ Could Close Pharmacies: Not All Pills Are the Same

VIDEO – MISTAKES MATTER – Oct. 31, 2023 - Lannie Duong, a clinical pharmacist based in California, is one of the key organizers of the protests. She said that, along with sickouts and walkouts, members have discuss... Read More...

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Matthew Perry Was Brave to Speak About Sobriety Without Full Recovery

OPINION: TIME WILL TELL – Nov. 1, 2023 - I can’t stand moral puritans who sniff about free will and justify the deaths of addicts by saying they are “chosen”. Anyone who has known or been a person with substan... Read More...

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Learning to Live Life in Recovery

VIDEO – NUDGE FROM THE JUDGE – Oct. 25, 2023 - McEwen lives in eastern Ohio along the West Virginia border and participates in the Steubenville Municipal Mental Health Court. When she was evaluated by health professi... Read More...

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How Getting Sober Helped Dolphins Coach Achieve NFL Dream

VIDEO – THAT’S THE WAY SOBRIETY WORKS – Oct. 22, 2023 - McDaniel had been open about his story in the past. When the Falcons were playing in Super Bowl 51 against the Patriots, he spoke to Tom Pelissero — then... Read More...

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News Anchor Tells His Story of Addiction To Students

GIVING BACK – Oct. 25, 2023 - “Hopefully, they can relate and be able to see how he overcame the struggles in his life and can really help motivate them and to inspire them to do things differently,” Robinson ... Read More...

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Nick Saban Explains Why He Quit Drinking Years Ago

WINNING – Oct. 26, 2023 - The 71-year-old Saban explained to party boy Pat that his own partying days were over when he and Miss Terry had kids and they started to get older and looking to him to set an exampl... Read More...

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From Drug Addiction to Graduation

VIDEO – BEAUTIFUL VISION – Oct. 25, 2023 - The high school dropout earned her GED and enrolled at Honolulu Community College.“I had a lot of catching up to do and a big hole to climb out of,” she said. McComas did... Read More...

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Dating While Sober

HOLDING HANDS – October 25, 2023 - Historically, dating has been deeply entwined with going out for a drink. But what happens if one of the two dating parties has opted for a life of sobriety? What are the pros and c... Read More...

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Man Shares Getting Off Drugs Road to Recovery

VIDEO – LOVING THE SOBER LIFE – Oct. 24, 2023 - His dreams of being a United States Marine and coming back to Laredo to be a Texas State Trooper came to an end, so, he became a drug dealer. “It was exciting, it wa... Read More...

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Government Warns of Hidden Ingredients in Arthritis, Pain Products

DANGER IN THE USA – Oct. 25, 2023 - “It is interesting that these products have hidden ingredients that are used to reduce swelling and inflammation,” Tsourounis said. “I don’t know if this was intentional, but it se... Read More...

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Matthew Perry Passes at 54

THE SADDEST – Oct. 29, 2023 - Mr. Perry’s character, Chandler Bing, was a successful executive known on the show for his witty and sardonic personality. “Friends” has endured decades after it first aired in 19... Read More...

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Going Sober at 24 Has Dramatically Changed My Life

VIDEO – FOR THE BETTER! – Oct. 26, 2023 - Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said alcohol-free beer was a huge area of growth in the UK, with sales of no and low-alcohol beers mo... Read More...

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I Was Drinking 5 Bottles of Wine Every Day

VIDEO – 5.4.3.2. ... NONE – Oct. 22, 2023 - “I began hiding drinking far more than I ever had before. I was hiding bottles of wine around the house, I was drinking at work,” she said. “A bottle of something in ... Read More...

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Program Encourages Drug Treatment Over Arrest is a Success

VIDEO – TREAT DON’T COMMIT – Oct. 23, 2023 - Branch was arrested last summer on drug possession charges. When she was taken to a police station, she was offered the option to have her charges dropped if she agreed to... Read More...

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Getting Sober Was The Hardest And Most Rewarding Thing I’ve Ever Done

SHE KNOWS THE TRUTH – Oct. 23, 2023 - I was sick of drinking. Sick of thinking about drinking. Sick of buying, hiding, and disposing of my drinks.I was sick of the lies rolling off my tongue like the truth once had. ... Read More...

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Why Drug Abuse Treatment Is Never ‘one size fits all’

NPR AUDIO – IT’S ALWAYS COMPLICATED – Oct. 24, 2023 - Whether it be opioids, alcohol or other drugs, millions nationwide have succumbed to addiction and need help. Treatment can be challenging, though, as people... Read More...

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How To Support Employees Overcoming Addiction

AUDIO – WITH A PROFESSIONAL – Oct. 19, 2023 - The first key step is to educate yourself and management on all aspects of addiction and recovery. Increasing understanding through training reduces stigma and equips m... Read More...

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Lil Yachty & Lucki Discuss Sobriety

VIDEO – STRAIGHT OUTTA 12 STEPS – Oct. 20, 2023 - On the latest episode of A Safe Place, hosts Lil Yachty and Mitch discussed this with their guest, Lucki, who confirmed that he’s been clean from some drugs for ... Read More...

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Using Healing Sounds in Addiction Recovery

VIDEO – MUSIC MATTERS – Oct. 12, 2023 - KEYRIS MANZANARES: Linda MacDermott and her music therapist, Jim Borling have been meeting for 20 years. Each one of their sessions starts like this, setting an intention. ... Read More...

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Why is Treatment an Essential Step in the Addiction Recovery?

SURRENDER TO WIN – Oct. 15, 2023 - Addiction treatment offers many benefits that are pivotal in the recovery process. First and foremost, recovery provides a structured and supportive environment that helps individua... Read More...

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