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Turns Out, Beer Is Even Worse For You Than We Thought

GERMAN’S PROTEST – Oct. 20, 2021 - If having a few beers after a long day of work is a regular habit for you, you may be putting your pancreas in harm’s way. A 2012 study published in Diabetes Medicine foun... Read More...

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Workshop Aims to Combat Artists’ Addiction, Isolation and Death

THE WAY TO MAN’S ART IS THROUGH HIS HEART – Oct. 2021 - During a recent workshop, seven students were in a music class led by Wil Snyder, a pianist who plays 13 other instruments. “When I teach ... Read More...

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‘On the Mocks’: Woman Shares Her Story and Mocktail Recipes

WATCH – EVEN DELICIOUS ALCOHOL-FREE WINES? – Oct. 21, 2021 - Wayne prefers mocktails over cocktails after battling alcohol dependency. Wayne says her path to sobriety was a long time in the making with mult... Read More...

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3,415 Violations at Drug Rehabs in Pennsylvania as Lawmakers Rip Lack of Data

THE CUSTOMER IS NEVER RIGHT – Oct. 23, 2021 - Republican Rep. Mark Gillen of Berks County said, “It is inexcusable that that data is not available on a center-by-center basis.” Until recently, DDAP had a da... Read More...

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Florida Rehab Fires Employee, Discharges Client For Abuse Claims

THE CUSTOMER IS NEVER RIGHT AGAIN? – Oct. 22, 2021 - Complaints were filed internally and with DCF against the South Florida-based St. John’s Recovery Place, which operates a location on Silver Palm Avenue in Melb... Read More...

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How TikTok is Encouraging ‘Sober Curiosity’

DANCING THE TWELVE STEPS? – Oct. 22, 2021 - And it wasn’t long until she joined in herself, sharing raw and honest videos about her own journey on the platform. The videos quickly resonated with viewers. Since her... Read More...

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Nikki Sixx New Book Dives Into Dysfunctional Childhood

WATCH – WRITES THE WRONGS – Oct. 20, 2021 - “The First 21: How I Became Nikki Sixx” (Hachette, 224 pp., out now) lists both Sixx and Frank Feranna – the musician’s real name – as its authors. It’s a fitting duality... Read More...

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Police Chief Says Criminalizing Drugs Causes Most Deaths

THE LAW THAT KILLS EVERY DAY – Oct. 23, 2021 - “The vast majority of those deaths would have been entirely preventable,” he said, adding: “In 21 years of police service I have slowly, perhaps too slowly,... Read More...

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They Raised $118 Million For a Recovery Startup

SURE THAT’S ENOUGH? – Oct. 21, 2021 - More than 20,000 people have gotten treatment via Workit and the company has contracts with over 230 health plans, which helps solve one of the biggest hindrances to peopl... Read More...

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Sobriety Fueled His Passion To Make Luxury Goods

FROM LOW BOTTOM TO HIGH END – 10/21/2021 - Seawright began with handbags, but he’s made everything from gun holsters and cases to a lawyer’s briefcase. The type of leather he uses is based on wh... Read More...

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Biden Drug Policy Could Widen Racial Disparities, Civil Rights Groups Warn

LISTEN – DO ANY LIVES MATTER – Oct. 22, 2021 - In recent years, Cook said, about 70% of defendants charged with fentanyl-related crimes have been people of color. She said the new Biden plan will worsen those ... Read More...

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Gwyneth Paltrow Credits Orgasms, Sobriety & Naked Cuddles for Good Night’s Sleep

Goop Sober – Oct. 21, 2021 - Once in the bed - she aims for 8.30pm - Gwyneth relies on some nighttime assistance from husband Brad Falchuk, 50, revealing the pair - who sleep naked - rely on plenty of ‘s... Read More...

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Brain-Based Treatment for Recovery, Relapse Prevention & Improved Mental Health by Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D.

A Pioneer in the Field of Neuro-Engineering – October 10, 2021 - Sonnee Weedn, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist with offices in Novato and Newport Beach, CA, provides neuro-engineering in her local offices and t... Read More...

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How One Dentist is Addressing Homelessness and Addiction

WATCH – ONE TOOTH AT A TIME – Oct. 10, 2021 - Dr. David Frank, owner of Walden Dental in Austin, has worked with addiction recovery organization Recovery Unplugged as patients from the center began attending his cl... Read More...

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Sweating Her Way to Sobriety

HOW TO COPE WITH EVERYTHING – Oct. 13, 2021 - Since first hitting the pavement, Nell has run eight marathons, become a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor, and channeled her experiences into Hurley ... Read More...

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A Story of the Lies about Addiction and the Truth about Recovery by David Poses

MEDIA: BOOK SUGGESTION – Fall 2021 - “A moving, tender, thoughtful account of addiction and also a compelling critique of a lot that’s wrong with the dominant model of addiction treatment.”—Johann Hari, New Yo... Read More...

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Alex Murdaugh Arrested at Drug Rehab Charged With Stealing Housekeeper’s Money

WATCH – FASCINATING – Oct. 14, 2021 - A prominent South Carolina lawyer has been charged with stealing insurance settlements meant for the sons of his late housekeeper, state police said Thursday. ... Read More...

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“Gambling Felt More Natural To Me Than Brushing My Teeth” – Paul Merson

IT’S ONLY MONEY & YOUR LIFE – August 11, 2021 - “I get up in the morning, and I say: ‘Today I will not have a bet, I will not drink, I will not take drugs’,” he says, “that’s doable, but living with ... Read More...

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Tallahassee Experiences Increase In Crime and Drug Use

WAR ON POOR PEOPLE CONTINUES – Oct. 10, 2021 - The layout of Tallahassee and the many different demographics present contribute to the high rate of drug use. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, ... Read More...

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Sober Curious Movement Online Targeting ‘Gray Area’ Drinking

TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK? – Oct. 3, 2021 - Nicola Peachey, 46, says she tried one such program, a 30-day alcohol-free challenge called the Alcohol Experiment, in July after wine became a coping mechanism during th... Read More...

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In Love and Recovery

OUR COMMON WELFARE MUST COME FIRST – Oct. 8, 2021 - “They taught me how to help others and get out of my own way,” said Ms. Sabbath, who graduated from Clark University; she earned a master’s degree in social ... Read More...

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Why I’ll Never Drink in Moderation

NEVER SAY NEVER – Oct. 3, 2021 - If I went even one night without drinking, I’d have trouble sleeping. At two nights without drinking, I’d experience a host of additional withdrawal symptoms, from brain fog to... Read More...

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Q&A with Creator of the Adult Child Podcast, Andrea Ashley

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Oct. 18, 2021 - Andrea Ashley, former CPA turned podcast host & producer. She grew up outside of Philadelphia in an alcoholic household. Andrea turned to drugs and alcohol herself... Read More...

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20% of People Still Use Opioids 3 Months After Surgery

MALINGERERS – Oct. 11, 2021 - Researchers said people who have not previously taken opioid medications may not be aware of their potential for misuse and addiction. Luther said clinicians need to educ... Read More...

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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Decriminalizes Possession and Sale of Hypodermic Needles

HOW LEGALIZE WHAT’S IN IT? – Oct. 7, 2021 - Gov. Hochul praised lawmakers for passing the package of five bills as she spoke of the death of her late nephew Michael, who died from an overdose after injecting opiat... Read More...

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Scientists Eye Opioid Vaccine Shot

MANDATED FOR ALL REHABS? – Oct. 1, 2021 - When M. (who requested that her full name not be used to protect her identity) got the shot this Tuesday, she became just the sixth person to receive it. “It’s very... Read More...

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F.D.A. Authorizes E-Cigarettes for U.S. Market for First Time

NO BRIBES HERE! – Oct. 12, 2021 - The watershed decision could pave the way for authorization of some other electronic cigarettes, including from the once-dominant maker Juul, to stay on the market. For ... Read More...

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Adam Jablin Challenges Others to ‘Gain their life back’ in Sober October

WATCH – TIME TO QUIT? – Oct. 6, 2021 - Jablin is encouraging others who are facing addiction of any kind to challenge themselves in October. “Every day you’re starting a new day of ‘Let me try going through... Read More...

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Father Constantine Lazarakis and Rabbi Josh Franklin on Addiction

GOD WOULD AND COULD – Oct. 3, 2021 - When we are unable to experience fulfillment from God’s love, we often turn to addictive behaviors and substances to fill the void. Twelve step programs such as AA and NA a... Read More...

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13 Is A Lucky Number For These Guys

BEFORE THERE WAS ZOOM - THERE WAS “IN THE ROOMS” – Oct. 6, 2021 - Who would have thought, that the idea of creating an online recovery hub would become the global phenomenon it is today? Well if you ask t... Read More...

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