Friendly House Honors Dina LaPolt, Paul Williams, Cheryl Burke, Dr. Carolyn at 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon

Nov. 16, 2022 - For 71 years, Friendly House has been on the frontlines of saving women’s lives by championing the empowerment and recovery of women, especially those from historically excluded communities. The non-profit program provides culturally responsive, attainable treatment to women regardless of their resources.

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Antidepressants Don’t Work the Way Many People Think

Nov. 8, 2022 - The so-called “chemical imbalance” theory gained a foothold in the cultural psyche and was promoted by ads for the medications.  However, in the 1990s, researchers learned depression was much more complicated... CLICK FOR MORE

‘I Stole from Mom to Fuel My Addictions–Now I Make $180£ a Month at Sexy Job’

Nov. 4, 2022 - Eliza Rose Watson abused drugs and alcohol for five years when things went downhill for her after leaving education. The 33-year-old would steal and take things off people to fund her habit – including her mum, Louise, 54. CLICK FOR MORE

Early Start to Busy Thanksgiving Travel Season

Nov. 14, 2022 - With 54.6 million people expected to travel over the holiday period -- a 1.5% increase from 2021, this Thanksgiving is expected to be the third busiest since AAA started tracking travel volume in 2000. CLICK FOR MORE

Mindfulness Meditation Works as Well as Lexapro

Nov. 9, 2022 - After two months, anxiety as measured on a severity scale declined by about 30% in both groups and continued to decrease during the following four months.

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‘I learnt how to channel my addiction into art’ video

Nov. 7, 2022 - A former homeless drug addict has turned his life around and is now an up-and-coming graffiti pop artist hosting an exhibition in an east London gallery. His exhibition, “Sanity Through Repetition,” follows the influences of his personal journey through addiction. CLICK FOR MORE

Jessica Simpson Responds to Fans Concerned About Her Sobriety Nov. 7, 2022 - “I needed to be in my studio today because this is where I ground myself and heal,” she began. “As much as I have learned to block out destructive noise … peoples’ comments and judgements still hurt deeply.”

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Medication Treatment for Addiction Is Shorter for Black and Hispanic Addicts

Nov. 9, 2022 - The differences between the demographics of patients with access to buprenorphine were stark: About 8.1 percent of the patients were Black, 6.3 percent were Hispanic and 84.1 percent were white. CLICK FOR MORE

“Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America” Now Streaming on Pluto

Nov. 9, 2022 - The film features addiction experts, including Nora Volkow, M.D., Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Fred Muench, Ph.D., President of Partnership to End Addiction. Portions of the film are also available on CBSNews.com.

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How Robert Downey Jr. Saved Wes Bentley’s Life During Heroin Run Nov. 5, 2022 - Wes says that watching Robert Downey Jr. publicly open up about his past drug use inspired him to seek help for a crippling heroin addiction in the late-aughts. CLICK FOR MORE

Is ‘California sober’ a real thing or an excuse to keep getting high? Nov. 9, 2022 - Days before he died, Aaron Carter said, “I really believe in the Cali sober method. It’s helped me. I actually just hit five years clean.” As he lighted up a joint, he declared, “This, I don’t consider a drug. I consider this a gift from God.” CLICK FOR MORE

Big Tobacco Fighting a Healthier World

Nov. 6, 2022 - Major cigarette companies acknowledge that cigarettes are dangerous and addictive, and they are heralding their investments in electronic cigarettes. They spent heavily to stop a 2020 law from taking effect that would ban the sale of flavored-tobacco products including menthol. CLICK FOR MORE

Childhood Trauma Triples Risk of Suffering as an Adult Nov. 4, 2022 - The most common childhood traumas are emotional, physical and sexual abuse, as well as emotional or physical neglect and bullying. Suffering one of these situations damages the brain, causing physical as well as psychological consequences in the form of various disorders. CLICK FOR MORE

Can Deep Brain Stimulation Cure Binge Eating Disorder?

Nov. 8, 2022 - What if an uncontrollable urge to rapidly eat large amounts of food is rooted in an impaired brain circuit? That question led doctors to try a new treatment different from anything ever attempted before… CLICK FOR MORE

After Descent Into Alcoholism Proco Joe Moreno Hits the Comeback trail Nov. 4, 2022 - Former Chicago Alderman Proco Joe Moreno (1st) is talking openly about the alcohol-fueled downward spiral that cost him his City Council seat and nearly denied him his freedom. CLICK FOR MORE

Restaurant Owner Shares Struggle with Alcoholism video

Oct. 31, 2022 - “Today is a good day,” reads an Instagram post from Raleigh-based restaurant owner Ashley Christensen. The purpose of the post, she said, is not only to celebrate the success but also to highlight alcoholism... CLICK FOR MORE

Dramatic Footage Shows Two Teens Saved by Narcan video Nov. 4, 2022 - They were found unconscious, lying on the ground inside a bedroom as deputies ran inside the home. Nearby family members can be heard screaming for help. Body cam footage shows deputies administering CPR while yelling for Narcan to be brought over. CLICK FOR MORE

Best Places in The World to Go in 2023

Nov. 2022 - These are the cities, states, parks, peninsulas, coastlines, and countries giving us cause for cautious optimism—though we do recommend keeping your seat belt fastened throughout 2023, as heaven knows we may experience sudden turbulence. Here, in no particular order, are the Best Places to Go in 2023: CLICK FOR MORE

Forbes says Fentanyl Is Biggest Public Problem Facing The U.S. audio Nov. 6, 2022 - While the federal government is spending billions pursuing different supply and demand-side strategies to combat the problem, it is behind the eight ball. Similarly, authorities aren’t doing enough. CLICK FOR MORE

Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix on ten years sober: “I’d rather put a gun in my mouth than a drink in my mouth”

Nov. 4, 2022 - I think that the volatility within that was what really fucked me up. I was not a good guy. I had a good reputation, and I was nice to people; that was true. I wasn’t good to myself. I wasn’t good to my wife. CLICK FOR MORE

LGBTQ Organization Ousts CEO Who Played A Role In The Opioid Crisis

Nov. 6, 2022 - Amit Paley, the embattled CEO of The Trevor Project, was removed from the helm of the LGBTQ suicide prevention organization this month by the group’s board of directors following widespread staff backlash against his leadership. CLICK FOR MORE

Alcoholic Monkey Goes on Rampage audio/video

Nov. 7, 2022 - Conflict between monkeys and humans has increased in recent years, with populations expanding. Humans and macaque monkeys share 93 percent of their DNA.

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Ex-Alcoholic Ditched Booze and Does Rocket Man Tribute Nov. 7, 2022 - Tom Cridland, 32, gave up alcohol after drawing inspiration from the legendary Elton and the star’s own battles with addiction. Tom, now tours the world as an Elton tribute act suffered injuries, humiliation and put his girlfriend Debs, 31, in jeopardy with his dangerous drinking. CLICK FOR MORE

Alex Pereira Opens Up: I Drank Every Day

Nov. 7, 2022 - Alex Pereira is one of the most vicious fighters in the world and a kickboxing prodigy. He quit school at the age of twelve and started working at a tire repair shop. He soon succumbed to alcoholism as the people working at the shop had an abundance of rum. CLICK FOR MORE

Jessica Simpson: Concern About Her Health and Sobriety After Ad Goes Viral video Nov. 7, 2022 - “As much as I have learned to block out destructive noise…peoples’ comments and judgements can still hurt deeply with their incessant nagging.” CLICK FOR MORE

Is AA Sexist? Opinion by Christopher Dale

Nov. 13, 2022 -In October 2011, I walked into a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. My drinking and drugging days were over ... Meanwhile my non-addict wife, her own wounds still fresh from my years of substance abuse, stayed home and stood still.

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Is “Damp Lifestyle” Sobriety’s Cousin?

Nov. 10, 2022 - Millennials and members of Gen Z have seemingly begun to ask, “is drinking adding to my life or taking away from it?” This question has sparked the so-called “sober curious movement.” CLICK FOR MORE

Brain-Gut Connection Reveals How to Prevent Cocaine Addiction Nov. 10, 2022 - It’s an important step toward understanding the biochemistry of cocaine addiction and it may present a way to keep humans from getting hooked. CLICK FOR MORE

Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Treat Addiction

Nov. 6, 2022 - Eric Garland, associate professor of research, developed the MORE therapy to provide a solution for those suffering from addiction and pain issues. The work has focused on MORE as a treatment for opioid misuse among people with chronic pain. CLICK FOR MORE

Jodie Sweetin Shares Her Story to Help Those Struggling with Addiction Nov. 7, 2022 - “I think in the 20 years since my story came out, we have put more time and effort into understanding the disease of addiction and listening to stories of people who have been honest about it,” Sweetin said. CLICK FOR MORE