July 17, 2018 Issue - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

July 17, 2018 • Vol. 5, No. 51

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Facility giving marijuana to people with addiction has a major shakeup…

Don’t Bogart That Client My Friend – July 16, 2018 - The treatment was unconventional. People addicted to everything from alcohol to opioids were given the option of using marijuana to help deal with withdrawal symptoms... Read More...

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New addiction hotline opens in West New York

On the Right Track – July 12, 2018 - A new hotline - open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - is available in most of Western New York for those battling addiction. The number is: 716-831-7007 The program is funded thro... Read More...

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From prison to purpose: Opioid task force pick brings life experience

Rising From The Ashes – July 12, 2018 - Robert Riley II has been fighting the opioid crisis for years. Now he’s part of a group taking aim at the epidemic in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Emergency Opioid Task ... Read More...

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North Carolina rehab under investigation for food stamp fraud

Hungry for Recovery – July 12, 2018 - A rogue drug rehab program in North Carolina is being investigated for food stamp fraud, the latest fallout in an ongoing Reveal investigation into the program. Recovery Connections... Read More...

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From Addiction To Recovery: Meet Richie Lapinski Jr.

Sailing Into the Sunset of the Spirit – July 13, 2018 - He was calling from his home in Stuart, Florida, the sailfish capital of the world. This Atlantic Coast city once had a house used as a haven for shipwrecked sailo... Read More...

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A Simple Emergency Room Intervention Can Help Cut Future Suicide Risk

Compassion? – July 11, 2018 - Now, a study shows that a simple intervention conducted by staff in emergency departments can reduce the risk of future suicide attempts. The intervention involves creating a safety plan fo... Read More...

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News organizations push for opioid data to be made public- “It will identify every pill mill in the country”

Nothing Fake Here – July 9, 2018 - Drug manufacturers, distributors and the federal government object to making the information public. In a court filing last month, lawyers for the federal government argued that doing ... Read More...

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5 things I found surprising about legal marijuana in Colorado

Serious Business – July 12, 2018 - After landing at Denver International Airport last month, all the familiar punch lines I’ve been hearing about covering the marijuana industry from friends, family and co-workers kept ... Read More...

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Cocaine grandmother’s stunningly candid interview VIDEO ONLY

Unsafe At Any Age – July 12, 2018 – Full Video @ 9News.com.au... Read More...

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New synthetic opioids are killing even more people

Unreal! – July 11, 2018 - New synthetic opioids are killing more people than ever before, with more than half of all opioid overdose deaths caused by the powerful, lab-made drugs, federal officials said Wednesday. The C... Read More...

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‘It keeps us safe’: An NYC bathroom set up to stem overdoses

Urine Good Hands – July 13, 2018 - At an unassuming storefront on a busy Brooklyn street, people sign up to use a bathroom outfitted to try to curb an overdose crisis. Waiting his turn, a man named Robert is frank about... Read More...

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What Medical Marijuana Is, and Is Not, Good For

What You Should Know – July 13, 2018 - In 2016, I was asked by Governor John Kasich to become an academic research member of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee. Ohio’s statute allows physicians to recommend th... Read More...

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Surge In Meth Use In Colorado Complicates Opioid Recovery

Speed Kills Too! – July 14, 2018 - Huddled at a computer screen at the Denver Recovery Group, counselor Melissa McConnell looks at the latest urinalysis results for her client, Sara Florence. Last fall, it lit up like a... Read More...

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What, Exactly, Is a Porn Addiction? It’s Complicated.

Eye Opening Report – July 13, 2018 -Is pornography addiction real? Do people get as addicted to Pornhub as they do, say, drugs or alcohol? Yes and no. Too much porn can certainly became issue but whether or not it’s tru... Read More...

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Working out for recovery: Local gym promotes exercise for addiction, mental illness

Shaping Up – July 13, 2018 - he gym is the perfect place to build muscle, strength, and for some, a new life. “It’s the perfect natural way for anybody trying to get better,” said Katie Kiss, who oversees a Badger Fitne... Read More...

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‘Whitney’ documentary: 5 things you didn’t know about Whitney Houston

MEDIA: Great Film – July 4, 2018 - Just when you thought there was nothing more to learn about the late Whitney Houston, a new documentary is here to prove otherwise. “Whitney” (in theaters nationwide Friday) rehashes t... Read More...

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Furniture Designer Offers New Path To Those In Addiction Recovery

Through the Living Room – July 12, 2018 - A local furniture designer is giving those in the recovery community a path to success. Morris Turner is one of those benefiting from the opportunity. “Quite frankly my career b... Read More...

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Ex-New Jersey governor, Chris Christie, joining board of Beach House Center for Recovery in Juno Beach

Big Snow Bird – July 13, 2018 - TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is taking on a new role in his efforts to help fight opioid addiction. Christie is joining the board of the Beach House Center f... Read More...

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Recovery center celebrates 10 years of helping women achieve sobriety

Wonder Women – July 13, 2017 - Celebrating a decade of giving central Kentucky women hope and support throughout their addictions, the Liberty Place Recover Center for Women is marking a big milestone. “This is my home... Read More...

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$150 life-saving overdose antidote now available for free

Kansas City, Kansas City Here I Come – July 13, 2018 - Missouri was one of the last states to approve Naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN for over the counter sales, in 2017. It’s a medication that can save your life in ... Read More...

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Man who helped hundreds overcome drug addiction suffers relapse

Keep Coming Back – July 13, 2018 - Ron Ward, founder of Celebrating Restoration, a grassroots campaign to free those from the chains of addictions, relapsed in June, and last week checked into a Florida rehabilitation f... Read More...

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Community members join Native American Walk for Sobriety

Togetherness – July 15, 2018 - The United Urban Warrior Society-California Chapter (UUWS) held its 4th Annual Native American Walk for Sobriety on Saturday, July 14. The UUWS is a national organization advocating for th... Read More...

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Controversial $136 million drug rehab facility to break ground in Vail Valley

Living The High Life – July 13, 2018 - Developers of a controversial $136 million high-end drug rehabilitation facility said they’re going to break ground Friday in Edwards in the Vail Valley. All Points North Lodge is ... Read More...

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Defendants on Probation Can Be Jailed for Drug Relapse, Court Rules

Totally or Totalitarian? – July 16, 2018 - The top Massachusetts court unanimously ruled on Monday that a judge can require defendants with substance use disorders to remain drug-free as a condition of probation and sen... Read More...

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Woman who refused drug testing can still get welfare benefits

Generous Benefit of the Doubt – July 16, 2018 - The Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday ruled that people with drug convictions cannot be permanently required to undergo drug testing as a condition of receiving general as... Read More...

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Anthony Bourdain Revealed Times He Smoked Marijuana: ‘When I Don’t Need My Brain Anymore’

Attention All Pot Heads – July 16, 2018 - Legendary chef, writer and television host Anthony Bourdain was revered as a cannabis advocate throughout a large chunk of his career, credited for using his spot on the CNN ser... Read More...

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Sex robot addiction warning as clinic reveals risk of humans getting HOOKED on dirty droids

“One Word for You, Plastics” – July 16, 2018 - MORE access to artificially intelligent sex robots could fuel a rise in sex addiction, warn psychology experts. The controversial pleasure droids are being manufactured by ... Read More...

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Can Starting Medication Drugs At A Younger Age Make A Mental Health Problem Worse?

No Harm in Trying? – July 10, 2018 - As a college professor, I’ve sometimes had students who’ve left the room more than once during each class. Not only was it disruptive to others, but the timing was typically disadvan... Read More...

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Jada Pinkett Smith’s Mom Recounts Overcoming 20-Year Heroin Addiction: It ‘Was Devastating’

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way – July 9, 2018 - Jada Pinkett Smith and her mom Adrienne Banfield-Jones got real about addiction in the latest episode of their Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk. The mother-daught... Read More...

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Actor Simon Pegg opens up about battle with alcoholism and getting help from AA

One Movie Star at a Time – July 9, 2018 - “It was awful, terrible,” he added. “It owned me.” Pegg, who is also known for his cult zombie film “Shaun of the Dead,” said his “crisis years” were marked by a dependence on a... Read More...

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