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Employees walk out of addiction center over alleged missing paychecks

Strange story for sure – June 25, 2020 - Meanwhile, the center owes money. According to fire protection company Brewer and Company, they have been waiting for months on a payment of $125,000 for installing a sprinkle... Read More...

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Non-profit smashes up Subaru to help women’s sober home

Why not a police car? – June 24, 2020 - “Over the course of a year and a half, we tore apart this car and used those parts to fix several other cars in the community,” said Paszkiet. “Now it’s time to smash and... Read More...

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Treatment centers hit hard by pandemic

Just when we need it most – June 24, 2020 - If services and staff are cut the effect on clients could be catastrophic, especially in a time of psychological distress and lack of support, says drug and alcohol counsel... Read More...

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Addiction recovery: telehealth has pros and cons

Or just cons? – June 25, 2020 - “It has made treatment available to some people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to get it because they’re in rural areas or far away, but it is lacking some of that in person inte... Read More...

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Drinking Has Surged During The Pandemic

Where did I put my weekend? – June 21, 2020 - Dr. Sarah Johnson, medical director of Landmark Recovery, an addiction treatment program based in Louisville, Ky., with locations in the Midwest says that, virtual ... Read More...

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Budget cuts threaten addiction aid when it’s needed most

The underserved and undertakers – June 16, 2020 - We first met her as she and her boyfriend were facing eviction from the COVID-19 crisis. He’d lost his job, and his mother days later, who paid for the house while Me... Read More...

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Woman celebrates two years of sobriety, shares her story

Hey, the women are smarter – June 18, 2020 - Her life started to turn around June 17, 2018. That was the day Rochelle stopped using drugs and alcohol. Now two years later, she is sober, happy and continuing to... Read More...

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Langston Jackson’s journey from overdose to college graduation in PHOTOS

Addict No More! – June 17, 2020 - A collage of photos and newspaper clippings tell the story of Langston Jackson’s football career. Jackson, of Simi Valley, nearly died from a heroin overdose in 2013. He’s now part o... Read More...

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Boxer makes sure kids don’t make mistakes he did

Making the Rounds – June 17, 2020 - Hall’s love of boxing began when he was around 6 years old. His father bought a pair of boxing gloves each for Hall and his two brothers, because he wanted his sons to be tough. Ha... Read More...

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Country Stars who are Sober

Clean Music – FEATURE - Country music is a hard-drinking genre. It would be almost impossible to list every last one of the songs dedicated to beer, whiskey or tequila, or to the joys and regrets that come from an al... Read More...

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How a Cat Helped a 25-Year-Old Man Overcome Addiction

Man’s second best friend – June 20, 2020 - As a youth, I got in a lot of trouble. I had misdemeanors and felonies. I ended up in a mandatory rehabilitation program for minors who had felony charges when I was 16. I w... Read More...

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15 Black Recovery Advocates and Pages to Follow on Instagram

Advocates Lives Matter – June 15, 2020 - I’ve been a sober woman and outspoken recovery advocate since I quit drinking in 2015. Though I’m Mexican, Jewish, and bisexual, the world sees me as a straight, white woman a... Read More...

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White People Go to Rehab, Black People Go to Jail

And Everyone Profits – June 16, 2020 - At a Zoom meeting, all the members were talking about the coronavirus, Trump, the looting, the protests, even SLAA but when “Layla” brought up racism, she was shut down an... Read More...

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The Addiction Nobody Talks About

The Money Making “ism” – June 20, 2020 - According to a study of over 1,000 remote employees by Twingate, remote employment is causing workers to lose a sense of work/life balance during the pandemic. A total of 45% ... Read More...

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In-Patient Treatment Centers Face Financial Ruin

Shorter Lines – June 15, 2020 - Among other things, that made it easier for doctors to prescribe medications such as buprenorphine ... Ingoglia’s group and other treatment advocates requested $38.5 billion in e... Read More...

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Kauai Has A New Plan For Its Vacant Treatment Facility

Aloha – June 7, 2020 - But last month the county canceled its contract with Oahu-based Hope Treatment Services to operate the eight-bed youth rehabilitation center, citing problems with the company’s “performan... Read More...

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Woman with two years sobriety opens up about her relapse during the pandemic

Live and learn – June 9, 2020 - “I think it’s incredible that liquor stores are essential, being isolated at home really affected my sobriety,” Nicole said. The availability of alcohol combined with the self-isola... Read More...

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DJ Fat Tony spent over $1M on drugs before getting sober

How many nostrils does he have? – June 12, 2020 - Tony is very open about his drug abuse, often providing harrowing levels of detail about his own experiences. He estimates he spent over £1 million ($1.2 millio... Read More...

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Alcoholics Anonymous, struggling to reach new members during shutdown, expects surge

Time for the Serenity Prayer! – June 12, 2020 - Still, the steps often hold spiritual meaning for participants. Several of A.A.’s 12 steps refer either to a deity or to religious practices, such as prayer. The ... Read More...

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Couple gets 6 kids back after homelessness, drug addiction

Winners! – June 12, 2020 - Schubert and Northern were reluctant to come to Family Recovery Court in Clermont County. They knew the work they would have to do is hard. But, they soon realized their success there was t... Read More...

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Hazelden/Betty Ford, AssuredPartners expand access to high-quality addiction treatment

Since 1949 – June 8, 2020 - Eligible members of AssuredPartners health plans now have in-network access to Hazelden Betty Ford’s national system of care, which includes 15 clinical locations in California, Flor... Read More...

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The Duchess of Cambridge Goes on First Virtual Visit of Treatment Center: ‘It’s a Lifeline’

Kate Middleton – June 08, 2020 - “When things get back to normal, I’d love to come and say hello to the team and everyone down there as well,” Kate said at the start of the call. The royal mom of three was told that... Read More...

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As a recovering alcoholic, I’m dreading a booze-fuelled end to lockdown

One darn day at a time – June 5, 2020 - As an introvert, I initially believed that the isolation process was a dream come true – I didn’t realise how much of a nightmare it would become. That insidious voice of... Read More...

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Health Advocates Expect Surging Demand For Addiction Services

Real Live Counselors Are Heroes – MAY 26, 2020 - Some people did relapse because they lacked the skills to cope with the unprecedented stressors they we’re facing, he said. While some vital addiction service... Read More...

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The online success of 12-step recovery programs

What would Bill and Bob say? – May 31, 2020 - “Right before everything got shut down, I was at this meeting I go to every week and there was a guy with about two or three months of sobriety. He was doing his 90 in 90... Read More...

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Drug rehab clinic is accused of firing nursing staff during pandemic

Bottom Line – May 29, 2020 - While nurses around the world are being praised as heroes on the frontlines, healthcare workers at an Atlanta drug rehabilitation clinic allege management fired the entire nursing s... Read More...

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Where are the Stars from Celebrity Rehab Now?

How bright do they shine? – MAY 18, 2020 - Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew aired for five seasons, with a sixth season featuring everyday people. Pinsky also worked with high-profile addicts in two Celebrity Reha... Read More...

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‘UK Sobriety ankle tags’ to monitor offenders’ sweat

Stigma Bracelet? – May 19, 2020 - The scheme has already been trialled in Humberside, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and London. During pilot schemes those who wore the tags were alcohol free 97% of the time,... Read More...

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‘The opposite of addiction is connection’

Recovery Coaches Connect! – May 21, 2020 - The intention of this new team of recovery coaches is to bring folks out of a detached state and provide them with comfort and resources. Coaches will provide access t... Read More...

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Amanda Bynes Shares about Spending the ‘Last Two Months in Treatment’

Checking in... – May 23, 2020 - After not posting on Instagram for a couple of months, the former What a Girl Wants star gave fans an update on her life. Sharing a selfie, in which she’s seen wearing a white sh... Read More...

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