July 30, 2024 Issue - Addiction/Recovery eBulletin

July 30, 2024 • Vol. 11, No. 50

Jersey Doctor Busted in Oxycodone Scam

BAD DOCTOR – July 25, 2024 - Federal officials reported that 32-year-old Jasmine McGregor and 35-year-old Jhenelle Lewis of Paterson admitted to conspiring with Dr. Lisa Ferraro to illegally prescribe oxycodon... Read More...

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Celine Dion Closes Olympic Opening Ceremony with Courageous Tour de Force

VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – July 2, 2024 - Celine Dion sings "Hymne A L'Amour" at the base of the Eiffel Tower following the cauldron-lighting. CONTINUE@Youtube ... Read More...

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Armie Hammer on Robert Downey Jr.: “That Guy Will Find You and He Will Help You”

SPONSOR ME TOO – July 19, 2024 - Hammer talked about his recovery and the Hollywood support that he’s received along the way. He also cleared up some rumors that have been circulating since a Vanity Fair expos... Read More...

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Phish’s Trey Anastasio Opens Addiction Recovery Center

PAYING IT FORWARD – July 18, 2024 – Trey now 17 years sober, is set to open the doors to a residential recovery program, Divided Sky, in his native Vermont with the caseworker who helped him after he was arrested fo... Read More...

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John Stamos Says His Therapist Helped Him Get Sober

A STAR IS REBORN – July 20, 2024 - Stamos, who portrays a family counselor in the Hulu series “UnPrisoned,” recently confessed that one particular person helped save his life and guide him toward sobriety. “I ... Read More...

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Physicians Just Don’t Feel Comfortable Treating Addiction

IF NOT YOU, WHO? – July 18, 2024 - “Prior research has been describing that physicians don’t feel comfortable actually treating people with substance use disorder because they don’t feel that the setting... Read More...

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In-Home Addiction Provider Aware Recovery Raises $3.5Million

HOUSE CALLS ARE BACK IN – July 24, 2024 - Aware Recovery offers in-home substance use disorder (SUD) care. The provider is able to treat people with alcohol, opioid and other substance use disorders. Aware off... Read More...

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Sixty Days of Sobriety: ‘It’s My Biggest Accomplishment Yet’

TWO MONTHS DOWN, INFINITY TO GO – July 23, 2024 - Jay Allen celebrates two months of sobriety in an Instagram post shared with his followers. The rising country star admitted that reaching this milestone in... Read More...

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Could This Van Help People Quit Fentanyl?

YES? – July 21, 2024 - Methadone has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction. It is also difficult to come by, a problem health providers hope to ease with a new fleet of vans that can provide the drug... Read More...

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Johnson & Johnson’s Ketamine-Based Drug Treats Depression

SO THEY SAY – July 22, 2024 - Close to 30 percent of the estimated 280 million people in the world living with major depressive disorder have treatment resistant depression. Sales of Spravato soared 60% to $27... Read More...

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Dopamine Disruption Impairs Mentalizing Abilities

BRAINS MATTER – July 22, 2024 - “The main implication of our work is that in disorders with dopamine dysfunctions, in addition to producing the primary symptoms associated with these disorders (such as motor s... Read More...

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Father & Husband Turns Grief Into Hope

AND INTO SERVICE – July 21, 2024 - Jeff Johnston meditates on his porch at 4:30 in the morning at his house in Cedar Rapids on July 7. Johnston uses meditation to help cope with the losses of his stepson, Seth... Read More...

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Despite ‘living his best life,’ James Succumbed to Addiction

AND NEVER KNEW THE FUTURE – July 20, 2024 - On July 13, more than 300 people filled the Calvary Chapel to celebrate his life, which had ended suddenly, unexpectedly less than a month earlier. He was dearly ... Read More...

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Non-Profit Creates Space for Sober People to Socialize

VIDEO – GETTING CLOSE – July 19, 2024 - A non-profit organization is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn... CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.yout... Read More...

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No way I would have known I was perimenopausal if I hadn’t quit drinking

ABSTINENCE FURTHERS – JULY 26, 2024 -As well as impacting us differently, sobriety coach Christy Osborne explains that if we’re drinking, our perimenopause symptoms can be harder to notice If you’ve found that... Read More...

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I Would Down a Bottle of Rosé During Marathons – But I Wasn’t An Alcoholic?

YOU CAN’T RUN AWAY FROM YOURSELF – July 26, 2024 - When marathons didn’t make me feel better, I decided I had to keep running. I started trail running, where there’s a huge drinking culture. In the evenings, t... Read More...

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$86 Million Opioid Settlement

NOT ENOUGH! – July 26, 2024 - Indivior reached an $86 million settlement with 16 U.S. states over the drug manufacturer’s alleged role in spreading opioid addiction across the United States, New York Att... Read More...

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140-Year-Old Mansion Turned Into Sober Home

VIDEO – REHABILITATION WORKS – July 25, 2024 - The Sternberg Mansion was built in 1886 and it was used as a boarding house for many years but now it’s been completely transformed into a new sober living home for me... Read More...

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Non-profit Rebrands To Support Struggling Addicts

HELPING OTHERS MATTERS – July 25, 2024 - Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is now called Face Addiction Now. The organization assists over 100,000 people annually through its various programs. FAN started 16 ye... Read More...

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Here’s What Alcohol Does to the Gut

IT AIN’T GOOD – July 22, 2024 - Even in people with healthy digestive systems, alcohol can wreak havoc. A maximum of one drink a day for women and two for men—is unlikely to cause serious problems, heavier dri... Read More...

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RFK Jr. Wants to Send People Addicted to Antidepressants to “Wellness Farms”

FREE OVERNIGHT CAMP – July 24, 2024 - RFK Jr. suggests creating “wellness farms” to “reparent” those struggling with addiction by growing organic food and taking away screens. He says it’ll also be a place for... Read More...

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Families in the Shadow of Addiction

AUDIO – NOT JUST BETTY FORD – July 19, 2024 - How addiction leads to social isolation and stigma for families and what are some strategies for setting boundaries with an addicted loved one. CONTINUE@... Read More...

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Full-Length Documentary on the Early Release of Convicted Murderer Pharmacist

DILUTED – July 21, 2024 - The Robert Courtney case impacted at least 4,000 patients across Kansas City. He was a trusted pharmacist who diluted life-saving medication for extra money. An FBI sting revealed Cou... Read More...

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Billy Horschel’s Wife Brittany Offers Story of Golf, Sobriety & Inspiration

LEAVING THE PUTTS TO HIM – July 21, 2024 - Brittany Horschel shares the same passion for golf, and the two have even made history playing together in a World Tour event. Brittany’s impact goes beyond golf as s... Read More...

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Hang Up Your Cellphone Addiction

VIDEO – THE NEW CIGARETTES, BUT USEFUL – July 22, 2024 - Almost 50% of Americans are addicted to their cell phones. On average, people check their phones every 12 minutes throughout the day. Whether texting, cal... Read More...

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‘High on Jesus’

VIDEO – MARY WOULD BE PROUD – July 19, 2024 - He was desperate to quit, but starting over wasn’t so simple. Once out of jail, Halas had nothing – no money, car, home, job, family or friends. But thanks to thos... Read More...

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Warning! Is Google Increasing Your Risk of Dementia?

AI SAYS YES – July 23, 2024 - Thanks to the speed and efficiency of the internet, centuries of knowledge can now be summoned with a simple click of a button - but how the brain acquires information is just as ... Read More...

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‘The Bear’ Shows Impact of Alcoholic Parent On Kids

AUDIO – CAN FICTION BE REAL? – July 23, 2024 - Critics have praised “The Bear” for its realistic portrayal of the high-stress restaurant world. But it’s also about what alcohol addiction does to families. CONTIN... Read More...

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The Opioid Crisis: A Silent Killer Lurking

WILL IT EVER END? – July 26, 2024 - Dr. Louise Stanger, a noted interventionist, stresses the need for compassion. “Only through meeting individuals where they are at with empathy and care can we build pathway... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Shannen Doherty

“I want my remains to be mixed with my dog and I want to be mixed with my dad, I do not want to be buried and not cremated.” – Shannen Doherty, April 12, 1971–July 13, 2024 ... Read More...

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