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How to Stop Drinking Alcohol for Good

VIDEO – ONE DAY AT A TIME – April 2, 2022 - “The abrupt cessation of alcohol consumption following prolonged excessive use can lead to a life-threatening withdrawal syndrome,” Koob said. He lists the three phas... Read More...

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A Fond Farewell

By Christopher Dale THE SAD DEMISE OF THE FIX – April 4, 2022 - As a writer and recovering addict, the highest praise I can give a media outlet is it made me better at each. TheFix.com, which suddenly and su... Read More...

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Where Have All the Artist-Addicts Gone?

THEY’RE DEAD? – Mar. 24, 2022 - Any list of the great authors and poets of the 20th century would include countless addicts: Lucia Berlin, Elizabeth Bishop, Raymond Carver, John Cheever, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Er... Read More...

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Does Moderate Drinking Protect Your Heart? NO

DOES SMOG HELP YOUR BREATHING? – March 29, 2022 - Some researchers have reported that drinking modestly protects the heart because moderate drinkers as a group have less heart disease than those who drink heav... Read More...

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Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

READ THE LABELS – March 25, 2022 - Front-of-package warning labels that alert consumers to unhealthy levels of sodium, as pioneered by Chile and now implemented in Israel, Mexico and elsewhere, give consumers ... Read More...

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Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

VIDEO – PASSION PLAY – March 23, 2022 - From TEDx Talks: “As a medical doctor, I work in Vancouver, Canada, and I have worked with some very, very addicted people. People who use heroin, they inject cocaine, t... Read More...

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Sub-Hallucinogenic DMT Patch in Development

VIDEO – HALLUCINOGENICS GO MAINSTREAM – March 22, 2022 - Jacqueline L. von Salm’s team is working on a patch that would provide a micro-dose of the hallucinogenic drug DMT at levels low enough to avoid ha... Read More...

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SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

VIDEO – POLITICIAN WITH HEART – March 19, 2022 - San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins TYT to discuss drug addiction in San Francisco and how to remedy the problems associated with it. more@YouT... Read More...

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American Airlines Begins Selling Alcohol On Flights Again

“CAN I BE HIM?” – March 20, 2022 - The airline confirmed in a statement: “Our customers have expressed that having these options onboard is important to their experience with us.” The prices for inflight alcoh... Read More...

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Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

A VISIONARY? – March 23, 2022 - He warned that some of the solutions would “require political capital” and were “not necessarily going to be immediately popular”. Prof Whitty said the temptation was to “alwa... Read More...

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Fentanyl Testing Strips Highly Illegal in Texas

VIDEO – DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS – Mar. 23, 2022 - Fentanyl testing strips can be used to test drugs, powders and pills for the presence of fentanyl, which is often more potent than other drugs and can be fatal. ... Read More...

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Doctor Convicted for Fraud: $112 Million In Addiction Treatment Services Never Rendered

ANYTHING FOR A BUCK – March 24, 2022 - Santeiro, who is a doctor, was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and wire fraud, and eight counts of healthcare fraud. He faces up to 20 years in priso... Read More...

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How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

MOVING AND GROOVING – March 25, 2022 - Attending one of Miller’s virtual classes during lockdown, it was easy to see that participants’ stress and anxiety was high. At first the screen was filled with scrunche... Read More...

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Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

FINALLY FREE – Mar. 24, 2022 - She may have been silenced by her conservatorship for 13 years, but Britney Spears is refusing to be silenced any longer. The singer is taking her newfound freedom to social medi... Read More...

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Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

SHARING THE ANONYMOUS SECRET – March 25, 2022 - Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebs, with many using their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their sobrie... Read More...

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Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

TIME TO GET SOBER? – March 24, 2022 - I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic. I’ve been alcohol free since January 1, 2020. When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. I... Read More...

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Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

GONE TOO SOON – Mar. 25, 2022 - Recognizable for his flailing limbs, surfer’s good looks and wide, childlike grin, Mr. Hawkins became a member of the band led by Dave Grohl for its third album, “There Is Nothin... Read More...

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What’s Driving the Dramatic Rise In Alcohol Deaths

VIDEO – BOOZE KILLS TOO...MANY – March 2022 - Judy Woodruff: We have regularly reported on the continuing rise in opioid and overdose deaths during the pandemic. But what’s gotten far less attention is a sh... Read More...

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The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

VIDEO – MOONAGE DAYDREAM – March 24, 2022 - For most of the 1970s, David Bowie’s life revolved around when he’d be getting his next hit of drugs. After he managed to shake off his sordid habits, Bowie reflecte... Read More...

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Alcohol-Related Deaths Spiked During the Pandemic

COLLATERAL DAMAGE – March 22, 2022 - Among adults younger than 65, alcohol-related deaths actually outnumbered deaths from COVID-19 in 2020; 74,408 Americans ages 16-64 died of alcohol-related causes, while 74,075 in... Read More...

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Rabbi Details His Story of Addiction and Recovery

SHALOM – March 14, 2022 - “What’s significant is that today I sent somebody to rehab, I kissed my kids and walked my dog and I didn’t have to lie to anybody and I can be as honest as I want to and it’s an amaz... Read More...

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Jews Who Drink Too Much Strive for Sobriety During Purim Bacchanalia

L’CHAIM LITE – March 16, 2022 - When Jerry was 21, he was invited to a “white kiddush,” a twist on the Shabbat service that substitutes vodka for the traditional wine or grape juice. It took place during Purim... Read More...

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Paradox Of How Antidepressants Are Tested

DEPRESSED NEED NOT APPLY – March 15, 2022 - One afternoon in April 2018 I answered my rarely-used home telephone to a barrage of questions. On a crackly landline, a researcher from the University of Exeter, UK... Read More...

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Wes Hurt Shares his Recovery Story at SWSX

VIDEO – HE’S CLEAN FOR A CAUSE – Mar. 18, 2022 - South by Southwest (SXSW) is tackling the growing problem of addiction in America. 275 people die every day in the U.S. from a drug overdose. It’s why Austin ent... Read More...

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Israel Cason, Founder Of Treatment Program, Dies

AUDIO – OF SUPREME SERVICE – March 13, 2022 - He also joined the Fruit of Islam in the Nation of Islam and worked in its local bakery. But after the death of Elijah Muhammad, he resumed drug use. That lifest... Read More...

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Making Peace With Your Body

IT STARTS RIGHT NOW – Mar. 18, 2022 - How long would it be, I wondered, until they would be repeating some version of this refrain? Just moments before, I had listened to a whole different storyline unfold. Tw... Read More...

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Medical marijuana may trigger substance abuse

AND ALCOHOL MAY TRIGGER ALCOHOLISM – Mar. 18, 2022 - “In this first study of patients randomized to obtain medical marijuana cards, we learned there can be negative consequences to using cannabis for medi... Read More...

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How to Stop Drinking Alcohol for Good

A Fond Farewell

Where Have All the Artist-Addicts Gone?

Does Moderate Drinking Protect Your Heart? NO

Deadlier Than Covid and Opiates

Addiction: It’s Not Just About Drugs Anymore

Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

Sub-Hallucinogenic DMT Patch in Development

SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

American Airlines Begins Selling Alcohol On Flights Again

Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’

Fentanyl Testing Strips Highly Illegal in Texas

Doctor Convicted for Fraud: $112 Million In Addiction Treatment Services Never Rendered

How Qigong Can Treat Addiction

Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

Overdose Deaths Reduced

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

What’s Driving the Dramatic Rise In Alcohol Deaths

The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

‘Full House’ Cast’s Quotes About Addiction

Rabbi Details His Story of Addiction and Recovery

Jews Who Drink Too Much Strive for Sobriety During Purim Bacchanalia

Paradox Of How Antidepressants Are Tested

Wes Hurt Shares his Recovery Story at SWSX

Israel Cason, Founder Of Treatment Program, Dies

Making Peace With Your Body

Medical marijuana may trigger substance abuse