Executive Corner with Jack KlineStick with the Winners – Q. If you are in recovery, what was your DOC and when did you discontinue its use? A. Quaaludes/Alcohol/Mushrooms. December 7, 1982 is my clean date. Q. At which classes or workshops did you lear... Read More...Addiction RecoveryInterviewJan 16 2017June 15 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Mobsters arrested in major fentanyl ring bust on Staten IslandPublic Hanging Anyone? – Jan. 17, 2018 - Eleven reputed mobsters were arrested in connection with a heroin and fentanyl ring that distributed the drugs to Staten Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey. The suspects, named in a... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Community Crisis – Stories of Addiction, Loss, Hope, and Recovery Talk is Cheap, Action is Holy – Jan. 4, 2018 - The disease of addiction doesn’t discriminate, said Honesty Liller, CEO of the McShin Foundation, a Virginia nonprofit that supports substance users and... Read More...Jan 16 2017
When Bar Examiners Become Mental Health Experts Judged/mental – Jan. 7, 2018 - The most stressful question during law school that a student in addiction recovery or who has sought treatment for other mental health issues may not be about the rule aga... Read More...Jan 16 2017
In The Wake of LiesMEDIA: Book Recommendation – January 2018 - The compelling true story, chronicling the life of renowned psychic Carrie Shubert. A rebellious teen growing up in the hippie music scene, Carrie decides to escape the drug a... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Marlee Matlin Celebrates 31 Years of SobrietyTRUTH Speaks Louder Than Words — January 11, 2018 - Marlee Matlin says she has a lot to be thankful for as she celebrates 31 years of sobriety. The Oscar-winning actress, 52, shared a photo on Twitter Wednesday smiling ... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Ibuprofen linked to male infertility Headaches Cause Headaches – Jan. 9, 2018 - Testicles not only produce sperm, they secrete testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. All three drugs then are “anti-androgenic,” meaning they disrupt ... Read More...Jan 16 2017
‘Be Grateful for Each Day’ Letter by 27-year-old on her deathbed goes viralAwake to Reality – January 8, 2018 - Butcher wrote about enjoying life to the fullest and talked frankly about her mortality as well as the things she wished she had more time to do, like raise her own family. “It’s a s... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Is Alcohol A Problem? NPR AUDIOMAYBE - MAYBE NOT - Jan. 8, 2017 - “A lot of people struggling with alcohol problems do not know where to turn,” Koob says. “Ninety percent of adults in the U.S. with an alcohol use disorder don’t get any treatment what... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Is everything Johann Hari knows about depression wrong?Maybe Yes, Maybe No – Jan. 8, 2018 - Let’s address the elephant in the room: Johann Hari does not have a flawless reputation. He has been absent from the spotlight for many years following a plagiarism scandal, compound... Read More...Jan 16 2017
New Study Reveals Most Common Emotional Eating TriggersBoredom? – Jan. 13, 2018 - Boredom is, at most, a mildly annoying emotional state, but having nothing to do on a lazy Saturday afternoon could be a gateway to more problematic behaviors. It comes down to a simple Freudi... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Sam Quinones Testifies and TELLS THE TRUTH Truth on the Hill – Jan. 9, 2018 - Opioid Crisis Sam Quinones, a journalist and the author of Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic testified at a hearing on the opioid epidemic occur... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Robert Downey Jr. Responds To Claim He ‘Wanted To Kill’ Hugh GrantUnburning Bridges – Jan. 12, 2018 - Robert Downey Jr. responded to Hugh Grant’s claim that he “wanted to kill” his former co-star with a classy reply. “A lot has happened over two decades! I respect how Mr. Grant has ma... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Tragedy Impetus for Perioperative Anesthetic Program for Recovering AddictsHow Do We Help? – JANUARY 8, 2018 - Although Max was injured, he refused opioids for pain treatment, keenly aware of his addiction history. But when the time came for Max to have hand surgery for an injury secondary to ... Read More...Jan 16 2017
This website can tell you if you’re an alcoholicHow Is That Possible? – January 9, 2018 - Participants are asked such questions as: “More than once, wanted to cut down or stop drinking, or tried to, but couldn’t?” and “ had to drink much more than you once did to ge... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Trump freezes database of addiction and mental health treatments Blood in the Needle – Jan. 10, 2018 - Administration officials confirmed that the contract for running the database has been terminated. A new entity will take over the program’s duties. A director f... Read More...Jan 16 2017
New Asst. Drug Czar: campaign volunteer with no experienceI Hope He Gets Some – Jan. 15, 2018 - Weyeneth is now assistant to the country's acting Drug Czar, a job historically occupied by lawyers and government officials with many years of experience. Weyeneth has no experienc... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Opioid Addiction Knows No Color, but It’s Treatment DoesDrinking or Dropping, It’s All the Same – Jan. 12, 2018 - On the street, methadone is sometimes referred to as the “liquid handcuffs.” … The limited data recently made available by the New York City health department hi... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Grope, Dope, and HIVLiving Good is the Best Revenge – Jan. 11, 2018 - It Took Me Years to Realize That My Drug Use and HIV Diagnosis Were Linked to Childhood Sexual Abuse. But Once I Made the Connection, Change Began ... “But you’re still ... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Write for Recovery: Exercises for Heart, Mind and SpiritWrite More, Write On – Jan. 2018 - Looking for inspiration? Would a more positive perspective on your life be beneficial? Would you like to rediscover empowering memories and clarify your dreams? And how about saying go... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Physicist and Artist Find Formula to a Long MarriageRelationships - Jan. 7, 2018 - “He’s technical, and my abilities are much more hands-in-the-dirt kind of thing,” Ms. London said. “I’m the one bringing home the animals, adding more pets, much to his consternation. He’l... Read More...Jan 16 2017
6-year-old tries to jump out window after taking TamifluSide Effects Not Mentioned – Jan. 15, 2018 - A 6-year-old Texas girl suffered shocking side effects from flu medication — and her parents are urging people to be better informed about the common antiviral drug and other... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Dennis Rodman arrested for DUIToo Much Kimchee? – Jan. 14, 2018 - Officers say he then failed a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer. He was released from jail Sunday morning and given a court date. Police say he was cooperative with officers. Rod... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Google is pulling addiction treatment center ads worldwideWHAT HAS HAPPENED? – Jan. 13, 2018 - As addiction rates for illicit drugs has skyrocketed in the United States, many turned to Google to try and find places where they can find help — only to run into new issues. An ent... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Needle exchange advocates ask PA governor to do moreMore Lives Saved - Jan. 13, 2018 - Syringe exchange programs Prevention Point Pittsburgh and Prevention Point Philadelphia operate openly under local laws in their cities, but the practice is illegal in the rest of the ... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Entrepreneurs providing know-how to bolster fight against drug abuseMoney in Recovery – Jan. 13, 2018 - Neuros Medical Inc., a nerve stimulation company in Willoughby, has been able to measure the impact of its technology though studies. The most recent study showed that patients using ... Read More...Jan 16 2017
What is patient dumping?Not Just Rehabs — Jan. 11, 2018 - The University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown in Baltimore is the latest hospital across the country accused of patient dumping after discharging a woman one cold night this week dr... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Former advertising executive reveals junk food-pushing tacticsProfits Before People – Jan. 2, 2018 - Parker’s life changed when he was diagnosed with obesity-related type 2 diabetes, the disease that killed his father. In a “lightbulb moment”, he realised he could help save people... Read More...Jan 16 2017
Capitalism and Addiction: The Opioid Epidemic AUDIO @30 mins.BEST CONVERSATION EVER – Jan. 14, 2018 - (STARTS at 30 minutes) Interview with Dr. Harriet Fraad on US opioid epidemic: psychology and capitalism. Hosted by Economics Professor Richard D. Wolff and guests discuss the cu... Read More...Jan 16 2017
“Too much of a coincidence:” Senator calls for scrutiny of treatment clinic VIDEONot Kosher - Jan. 11, 2018 - It’s an Orthodox Jewish village more than 800 miles from Milwaukee. Despite the distance, Engel says Freund kept a close eye on the business, either in person or over his network of cameras... Read More...Jan 16 2017