Jennifer Gimenez Instrumental in Getting Daisy De La Hoya Into Treatment

MARCH 24, 2024 - Jennifer Gimenez, formerly of “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” fame and her husband, Tim Ryan from A&E’s “Dope Man” tell TMZ ... they teamed up with actor Corey Feldman and his manager, Dave Altman to help get Daisy into a mental health treatment center. READ@TMZ

Godspell Has Risen-Happy Easter One Rebirth at a Time

Eternal - There are two types of people in the world. Those who adore GODSPELL and those who make fun of it. I'm in the first group. I'm a Taoist, and this song pulls tears out of me every time. Great music is great music. Eternity is forever... Watch@YouTube

Kids’ Phone-Based Existence InHuman

March 21, 2024 - “Suppose that when your first child turned ten, a visionary billionaire whom you’ve never met chose her to join the first permanent human settlement on Mars … Would you let her go?” ??? Parents have made a similar bargain with Big Tech — by sending children to a virtual planet for untold hours every day. READ@NYPost

Screens Poison Kids’ Minds

March 22, 2024 - Teenagers are inundated with notifications, with one study estimating they get 237 pings a day. “Smartphones and social media fundamentally changed the way teens spend their time outside of school,” says Jean Twenge, a psychologist and author of “Generations. READ@Axios

Ultra-processed Food Can Cause Anxiety and Cancer audio March 18, 2024 - Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. These increased the risk of anxiety, depression, obesity, metabolic syndrome, certain cancers including colorectal cancer and early death. LISTEN@NPR

Gambling Addict Steals Millions from Dodger's Superstar Shohei Ohtani, He Will Discuss Scandal

March 20, 2024 - Attorneys representing Superman Shohei Ohtani have accused his interpreter with the theft of millions of dollars to use for illegal gambling. They say Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's interpreter since he joined in 2018, engaged in "massive theft" of Ohtani's money to make bets with bookmaker Matthew Bowyer. READ@YahooNews

How Widespread is Gambling Addiction in the U.S.?

March 23, 2024 - The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player is shining renewed attention on compulsive gambling. READ@JapanToday

Lawmakers Shoot Down Plan to Crack Down on Sober Living Homes March 22, 2024 - Lawmakers are working to tighten the reins on fraudulent sober living homes after bad actors defrauded Arizona’s Medicaid agency out of billions of dollars. But one such bill was voted down Thursday evening in the House, while a less expansive version advanced. READ@KJZZ

Record Breaking 108,000 Americans Died of Overdoses in 2022 video March 22, 2024 - The CDC has not yet reported overdose numbers for 2023, although provisional data through the first 10 months of the year suggest overdose deaths continued to be stable last year. WATCH@CBSNews

Hawaiian Hotels/Restaurants Could Be Required to Stock Narcan audio March 21, 2024 - “We really want to get health and harm reduction folks out there with the counselors to really try to offer people options to get into therapy and treatments so they can kind of break the cycle of narcotic abuse.” Including the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. LISTEN@HPR

WAXAHATCHEE - TIGERS BLOOD 

MARCH 20, 2024 - On her sixth album ‘Tigers Blood’, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield is distancing herself from her demons and embracing home. Katie Crutchfield is back, the Alabama-born artist was trying to be a little kinder to herself. Having made the leap into sobriety in 2018... READ@DIYmag Watch Here

‘Locks for Addiction’ Founder Heartbroken After Vandalism video March 19, 2024 - For years now, a Lexington mother has tried to bring hope to those working towards sobriety. But she came across a disheartening scene this weekend. Pam Stamper started the project in 2020 to honor her late son, Chelis Stamper, who died at just 29 years old. WATCH@LEX18

A Psychedelics Reporter With a Changing Perspective 

March 20, 2024 - Andrew Jacobs is a reporter covering psychedelic medicine for the Health and Science desk at The New York Times, the drugs that often command my attention are familiar to any veteran psychonaut: ketamine; LSD; psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms”; and MDMA, also known as Molly or Ecstasy. READ@NYTimes

Tiffany Haddish Has Been Sober for 72 Days Since 2nd DUI Arrest March 22, 2024 - I haven’t drank any alcohol, smoked any weed or anything in, like, 72 days,” the comedian, 44, said on Friday, March 22. 

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Downey Jr. On His Journey From Jail to Winning an Oscar March 18, 2024 - “I think if you develop a moral psychology, things are a lot easier,” Downey, 58, “And I think it’s hard to explain away certain behaviors when there are ways to heal. So I both have a lot of empathy for, and am a little bit skeptical about anyone who doesn’t do to improve the state of their compass.” READ@People

Kids Snorting Pulverized Pantry Staple to Get High 

March 19, 2024 - The woman, who goes by the name Lakeview Living on TikTok, ignited the controversy after speaking with a teacher who related the issues that schools in their area are experiencing with the everyday baking ingredient. ‘Girl, trying to stay one step ahead of these kids is exhausting,’ That post quickly racked up 500,000 views.@NYPost

Four Worst Food-like Substances for Your Waistline and Heart March 18, 2024 - Many of the foods we reach for is due to their enticing packaging and convenience are highly processed, which means they’re loaded with unhealthy ingredients and lacking nutritional value. The experts warns us about sugary beverages, refined grains, processed meat, and ready-to-eat snacks. READ@SheFinds

Germany to Legalize Marijuana

March 22, 2024 - We did it! Prohibition is over!” Green MP Kirsten Kappert-Gonther wrote. “On April 1, 2024, we will make history and, together with the federal states, end the prohibition of #Cannabis, thereby enabling more youth and health protection.”

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‘Safe, Simple, Cost-effective:’ Acupuncture as Opioid Alternative video March 21, 2024 - For Kayla Rath, a correctional officer in the armed forces, this method has made a major difference in her life — both at work and at home. I can say that in the two months since I’ve used the ASP treatment, I’ve been happier, I’ve been much healthier. WATCH@KXNET

‘They’re All High’: Police Say Rats Can’t Stop Eating Marijuana March 13, 2024 - The gang of pesky rodents became “high” after making their way into the department’s evidence room to nosh on narcotics, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “The rats are eating our marijuana,” she told the New Orleans City Council, CBS News reported. “They’re all high. READ@HuffPost

'23AndMe' and 'Ancestry' Reveal the Frightening Extent of Incest in America 

March 19, 2024 - People born of incest may feel like they cannot reproduce for fear of giving birth to a baby with life-threatening genetic anomalies. 64-year-old Teresa Weiler. found out that her father was her mother’s brother. And Steve Edsel, found out that his parents were first-degree relatives, either siblings or father-daughter. READ@DailyMail

Study Sheds Light on Narcissism’s Impact on Romantic Burnout March 20, 2024 - Narcissism, which involves a strong focus on oneself, can lead to problems in how people connect with their partners. The research breaks down narcissism into two main types: grandiose (where people are very confident and seek attention) and vulnerable (where people are sensitive and insecure). READ@PsyPost

Musician Shares His Inspirations and Journey to Sobriety video March 12, 2024 - “I’m in a 12-step recovery program and I recorded a song for each step along the way. 12 steps. 12 songs. The album is called ‘The Program.’” ... “If there’s anyone out there struggling, there is a better life and resources to get there. You just have to ask for help.” WATCH@NewsOn6

Loneliness Worse than Smoking, Alcoholism & Obesity video March 22, 2024 - Medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary discusses a new study that suggests loneliness can lead to premature death on ‘Varney & Co.WATCH@Fox

Farmer Shares Her Battle with Alcoholism in PBS doc ‘Greener Pastures’ video

March 27, 2024 - Several Midwesterners will break your heart in this “Independent Lens” documentary about farmers dealing with mental health issues. But the one who resonates deepest is Juliette Albrecht. WATCH@PBS

Unrefined to Refined Ministry Transforms Lives

March 22, 2024 - The Unrefined to Refined Ministry was founded in 2018 to foster and enhance people’s connections with God. This ministry has changed over the years, and in 2021, a revolutionary programme to support persons struggling with addiction was launched as part of an effort to broaden its influence. READ@RisingSun

Sobriety Celebrated at Comedy Club video 

March 22, 2024 - Stocked with alcohol-free refreshments, the Well Studios venue is set for another showcase night. Levesque’s dreams of a career in entertainment were derailed at a young age because of drinking. Now three-and-a-half years sober, and making a comeback. WATCH@GlobalNews

The Moment David Campbell Realized He HAD to QUIT Drinking March 23, 2024 - The Today Extra host said he had been gifted some Crystal Head Vodka by legendary actor Dan Aykroyd and had drank it at home. In the morning, the 50-year-old was sick - and he was ashamed that his son, Leo, who was three at the time, saw this.Now he has 10 years sober. READ@DailyMail

FREEDOM FRIDAY: Celebrates Sobriety video 

March 22, 2024 - I was raised like not to talk, not to tell people what was going on,” Brittany Clenney said. She says she felt silenced from the beginning, leading her to silence the pain she felt. “I was birthed into a family of addicts. There was a lot of mental and physical abuse in my childhood. It was really chaotic. WATCH@WJHG

Jake Cuenca Opens Up On Three Years of Sobriety

March 22, 2024 - The “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?” star admitted that one turning point was his “near-death experience” in 2021 when he figured in a police car chase and collision, during which his vehicle also got shot at. READ@MSN

Eating Disorders In Boys and Men Rising

March 1, 2024 - Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness. And yet, they’re often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed because of stereotypes and stigmas encountered by patients. READ@YahooLife

How To Handle Any Addiction VIDEO ONLY

Treatment Before Gabor Maté - This simple sketch is both funny and informative. Coaching techniques are a little more nuanced now, but I hope you find Bob's approach to change management enjoyable. Watch@YouTube