A Day at The Wall in honor of Veteran's Day

Nov. 11, 2022 - “Hey, Dad, were you in a war?” I turn and point to the pictures next to the window overlooking the front yard. My daughter glances at the other pictures, along with a couple of certificates I received, “So, then you’re a veterinarian?” I laugh and add, “No, sweetie, I’m a veteran.” CLICK FOR MORE

Nick Carter says his ‘heart has been broken’ amid brother Aaron’s death Nov. 6, 2022 - Singer and reality TV star found dead at 34 in California home “Sometimes we want to blame someone or something for a loss. But the truth is that addiction and mental illness is the real villain here, Nick continued. God, please take care of my baby brother.” CLICK FOR MORE

Princess of Wales Tells Addicts “recovery is possible” video Oct. 30, 2022 - “Attitudes to addiction are changing. But we are not there yet, and we need to be. Still the shame of addiction is stopping people and families asking for help and people are still tragically losing their lives. CLICK FOR MORE

Companies Culpable For $1.5 TRILLION-a-Year Opioid Crisis to Pay $53 BILLION Fine

Nov. 2, 2022 - That’s still less than $206 billion paid by tobacco companies sued over the health costs of treating smoking-related illnesses—and a tiny fraction of the estimated $1 trillion a year that the opioid crisis is currently costing the US. CLICK FOR MORE

Shampoo Recalled Due to CANCER Risk

Nov. 1, 2022 - The recalled products include Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic & Bed Head) & Tresemmé dry shampoo aerosols...the products were distributed throughout the US. Benzene's a chemical that can cause cancer in humans. CLICK FOR MORE

Saoirse Ronan in Addiction Recovery Film ‘The Outrun’

Nov. 2, 2022 - Based on Amy Liptrot’s best-selling memoir, the story follows Ronan as Rona, a recovering alcoholic fresh out of rehab. CLICK FOR MORE

Doctor Shares Journey of Addiction to Recovery

Nov. 4, 2022 - Dr. Nicole T. Labor’s program, “The Addictoholic Deconstructed: Addiction 101” will explain addiction in a way that is easily understood by a layperson and clinical folks.” Her book is “The Addictoholic Deconstructed: An irreverently quick and dirty education by a doctor.” CLICK FOR MORE

Billion Dollar Coke Bust video

Nov. 1, 2022 - The charges stem from the three seizures of cocaine, most notably 19.8 tons from a cargo ship while it was docked at Philadelphia’s Packer Avenue Marine Terminal. At the time, Ivan Durasevic, the ship’s second mate, and Fonofaavae Tiasaga were arrested in the bust. CLICK FOR MORE

First Responders Need Help With Addiction Too

Nov. 3, 2022 - First responders work tirelessly to keep us safe, though often at great personal cost. Due to the nature of the career, many are at increased risk of experiencing behavioral health issues and struggling with mental illnesses such as PTSD, leading to drug and alcohol abuse. CLICK FOR MORE

Matthew Perry and Alcoholics Anonymous: Does Anonymity Perpetuate Stigma?

Oct. 28, 2022 - AA was founded in Akron, Ohio, in 1935, and one of its core tenants is its dedication to maintaining personal anonymity. According to its website, this provides protection for all members and especially newcomers, allowing disclosure to remain their choice. The word “anonymous” is an option, A.A. says, not an obligation.

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Braunwyn Windham Has 1,000 Days of Sobriety After ‘Very Dark Moments’

Oct. 31, 2022 - In an interview with Page Six, the “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum, 44, explains, “I have had days where I wanted to drink. I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Ninety percent of the time, it’s relatively easy for me not to pick up a drink. Eight percent of the time, it’s hard!” CLICK FOR MORE

Pete Townshend Tells How He Tried to Get Keith Moon Clean Before He Died

Nov. 3, 2022 - The death of Keith Moon was understandably a traumatic event for Pete Townshend. Moon was an intense figure who lived in the fast lane and never fretted about tomorrow – until it became too late for him to change. For years, he struggled with addiction and mental health issues. CLICK FOR MORE

Macklemore Reflects on His Sobriety video

Oct. 28, 2022 - MACKLEMORE IS REFLECTING on the difficulties of staying sober. On Friday, the rap star released his latest single “Faithful” with NLE Choppa, where he opened up about his mental health and his friendship with Mac Miller. CLICK FOR MORE

Yoga for Addiction Recovery and Mental Health video

Oct. 28, 2022 - You wouldn’t know it now, but he struggled with addiction. Jacob Daffner, 32, is now a certified yoga instructor who teaches specialized classes to people struggling with substance abuse at his own studio, Spiritually Fit... CLICK FOR MORE

Why walking in nature is good for mind, body and soul

Oct. 30, 2022 - Walking was a way of connecting with places, a means of transportation. I didn’t often think of it as exercise. And I rarely considered, though I often felt its impact, what it did for my mental health. CLICK FOR MORE

The Warning Signs of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

OCT. 28, 2022 - From alcohol and drugs to food, gambling, exercise, sex and even shopping, there’s a whole constellation of potentially addictive substances and behaviors that can become problematic for some people. CLICK FOR MORE

Why Apple’s Tone-Deaf Gambling Ads Make Me Worry

Oct. 31, 2022 - The icky gambling ads are just one data point, but reports suggest that Apple’s ad business is only beginning to kick into gear. Reports earlier this month allege that Apple is building out a larger ad operation for the Apple TV+ service powered by a “demand-side platform” (DSP). CLICK FOR MORE

Mushroom Drug Treats Severe Depression

Nov. 2, 2022 - A 25mg tablet of psilocybin puts patients in a dreamlike state, making psychological therapy more likely to succeed. Short-term side-effects could be frightening and support must always be on hand, the researchers said. CLICK FOR MORE

Crippling Alcoholism Nearly Killed Her, Then She Lost ‘dream’ Career in Music

Oct. 31, 2022 - Justine Whitchurch, 49, from the Gold Coast, fell down a brutal spiral with her drinking habits at the age of just 16, when she was in a successful band that at its height toured Australia with Kylie Minogue. CLICK FOR MORE

Playwright Pens New Work Humanizing Youth Struggling with Addiction Oct. 30, 2022 - “After I saw local readings, I fell in love with Christian’s writing, as well. When this opportunity arose with SAY to support youth struggling with substance use disorder. CLICK FOR MORE

Running Past Addiction, Woman Heads to New York City Marathon video Oct. 31, 2022 - “I started therapy and I still have my therapist and I don’t think I’ll ever let her go. I also went to a local church group called Celebrate Recovery which is the same concept as AA-it’s a 12 step program. CLICK FOR MORE

Bronx Had Third-Highest Overdose Rate

Nov. 2, 2022 - The Bronx has 11 methadone clinics sited throughout the borough. Overdose rates soared five times higher for Black New Yorkers, four times higher for Hispanic New Yorkers and tripled for white New Yorkers. CLICK FOR MORE

Can Safe Injection Sites Reduce New York Deaths?

Nov. 1, 2022 - The only two overdose prevention centers operating in the U.S, both located in New York, report that they have successfully intervened in some 600 overdoses in their first year of operation. CLICK FOR MORE

Recovery Center Creates Danger For Neighbors video

November 1, 2022 - It's an organization that’s supposed to make people safe, but right now, neighbors are worried that’s not what’s happening. A local law enforcement agency says an addiction recovery center in Mayfield, Kentucky, is creating a possible danger for the surrounding community. CLICK FOR MORE

Tribes Lead Way on Opioid Treatment

Nov. 1, 2022 - The story of Choctaw citizen Clayton Clark’s opioid addiction begins with a compressed disc and pirouettes into a tale of devastation and loss. CLICK FOR MORE

Stark Number of Alcohol-Related Deaths of Young Americans video Nov. 3, 2022 - Drug overdoses and the opioid epidemic have devastated the country for the past two decades, taking far too many lives. But alcohol use and abuse is a huge problem that far gets less attention. CLICK FOR MORE

Urgent Warning: ‘One Drink a Day Raises Risk of Sudden Silent Killer’ Nov. 2, 2022 - Medics in Japan found that people in their 20s and 30s who drink ‘moderate to heavy’ amounts of booze are more likely to have a stroke. This is compared to young adults who drink low amounts or none at all. CLICK FOR MORE

Seven Revelations Direct From Matthew Perry

Nov.1, 2022 - Matthew Perry’s memoir is finally being released, in which the actor describes his rise to fame, as well as his struggles at its heights. Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing is the 53-year-old’s first book,CLICK FOR MORE

Sugar Rush: Mexico’s Addiction to Fizzy Drinks Fueled Health Crisis Nov. 4, 2022 - “Coca-Cola is the most popular refresco in Mexico. “Siente el sabor (Feel the taste),” read billboards across the country, while the national football team is sponsored by the brand. Mexico’s deputy health secretary, Hugo López-Gatell, denounced fizzy drinks as “bottled poison” in 2020. CLICK FOR MORE