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Jordana Blesa: Person of the Week

Jordana Blesa is a passionate married Latina who is driven to lead in the behavioral Healthcare space. She believes in change, and has faith in innovation, believing everyone deserves a chance who is willing to seek change. Jordana is obsessed with tradition, family, friends and living life to the fullest. CONTINUE@AddictionRecoveryeBulletin

Phish Raises $4 Million for Recovery Program video

Oct. 30, 2024 - Vermont jam band Phish was back on the stage last weekend to raise money for Divided Sky, a residential retreat program that was cofounded by Trey Anastasio and Melanie Gulde, who helped him through his own drug addiction recovery journey. The money will all go to the facility. CONTINUE@WCAX

Fatal Overdoses Linked to ‘ZOMBIE DRUG’ Skyrocketing in NYC audio

OCT. 26, 2024 - A powerful animal tranquilizer-turned-dangerous street drug, xylazine — also known as “tranq” — is being mixed into New York City’s narcotics supply with deadly results. It’s known as the “zombie drug” for the gruesome sores it causes and for how it knocks users out right in their tracks — in the middle of the sidewalk @NYDailyNews

Archbishop of York: ‘The Lord’s Prayer needs a health warning’ Oct. 29, 2024 - The Archbishop of York has said he believes the Lord’s Prayer should come with a health warning to emphasize its significance and power. To help avoid reciting it on autopilot, Most Rev Stephen Cottrell advises believers to slow down and take it “a phrase at a time”. CONTINUE@ChristianNews

Is This Methadone’s Moment?

Oct. 31, 2024 - “It’s absolutely atrocious that methadone policies have not kept up with the evidence. If you look at other countries that have expanded their access to methadone, their overdose rates have fallen dramatically.” “Methadone is a good medication that’s been shown over and over to be very effective and safe." @Medscape

Pro Wrestler Jeff Jarrett Hits Milestone In His Sobriety

Oct. 31, 2024 - Jarrett struggled for years with substance abuse and appeared to wrestle while intoxicated. “This past Friday was seven years to the day of my sobriety date. And you talked about it, we just kind of joked about it, putting the bread in the can down seven years ago. CONTINUE@AEW

Pregnant Women & Babies Face ’TERRIFYING’ Threat NPR AUDIO October 31, 2024 - During her pregnancy, Megan Norris struggled with addiction to fentanyl. During a relapse, she exposed herself and her fetus to the animal tranquilizer xylazine, which has flooded the street drug supply. “Xylazine is so addictive, so physically addictive, you just can’t stop,” Norris said. CONTINUE@NPR

Shawn Mendes Shares Alcoholism/Drug Addiction Fears video Nov. 1, 2024 - The 26-year-old Canadian pop star has been in the spotlight since releasing his debut single, Life of the Party, aged just 15. In 2022, he abruptly cancelled a world tour just days into his planned run, revealing he needed to take time away from the spotlight for the sake of his mental health. CONTINUE@TheChronicle

Noel Cunningham Tells How His Niece Helped Overcome His Alcoholism Oct. 30, 2020 - Noel said: “I was a chronic alcoholic, and lost everything. Sadly my sister and her husband were killed in a horrific car accident and a year after that, when I was at home for their anniversary mass, their daughter, who was really only a child herself called me aside and she said ‘Uncle Noel..more@VIPMagazine

Cleaning Up Litter Helps Recovered Addict Find Purpose video Oct. 30, 2024 - “Boredom is a relapse trigger,” he said. “And so, it just comes from my personal experience that you have to have find a purpose and stay busy.” This initiative is also healing for Guhl after struggling with addiction himself. “When I was using, nothing else mattered,” he said. . CONTINUE@SpectrumNews

Zac Clark on Sobriety, Resilience, and Running

Nov. 1, 2024 - The Bachelorette star ran the TCS New York City Marathon to support underprivileged individuals on the path toward recovery. He is running his 10th NYC marathon to raise $1,000,000 to support individuals on the path to recovery. As Clark approaches 13 years of sobriety ... CONTINUE@AthletechNews

“A Change Is Gonna Come” - Sam Cooke video

1963 - An edited clip from the motion picture, “Malcolm X” (1992) dubbed with my favorite from Sam Cooke, “A Change Is Gonna Come” (1964). CONTINUE@YouTube

Jamey Johnson on Sobriety: ‘I Barely Survived’ 

Nov. 1, 2024 - I had my last drink in September 2011. Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years. Nine years. In that time period, it was all about sobriety. And with a sober mind, I’m able to do things like get a pilot’s license, manage a business, start a product line. CONTINUE@Billboard

Longevity Experts Say Eat This Breakfast For A Long Life

Oct. 31, 2024 - If you’re going to have the same meal on repeat every morning, it’s worth it to make sure it’s one that adds years to your life, playing into the stat. We asked top longevity experts what they eat for breakfast for inspiration, which they share here along with tips for ensuring your breakfast adds years to your life. CONTINUE@Yahoo

Women Challenging The Stigma of “sex & love addiction” Support Groups NPR AUDIO 

Oct. 30, 2024 - “I’m a sex and love addict. I might as well start my SLAA journey,” Brittany McGee said in a TikTok video. It’s among dozens of posts in which young women explain how their participation in groups such as Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous help them manage behavior that feels unhealthy, even harmful. CONTINUE@NPR

Sharing Addiction Story ‘so worth it,’ says North Dakota's First Lady Kathryn Burgum Oct. 29, 2024 - Mr. Holth said he’s been in recovery for more than 16 years, but hadn’t gone public with his personal recovery journey until he was inspired by Burgum after she publicly admitted her struggles with addiction. The first lady shares her personal story of being in long-term recovery. @KFGO

Toxic FOREVER Chemicals in Menstrual Pads 

November 2, 2024 - Carefree menstrual pads are contaminated with toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, which presents a threat to the reproductive health of women. The suit demands Carefree remove PFAS from the products or put a warning label on its packaging. CONTINUE@EdgewellComplaint

Marijuana Home Delivery Begins in Arizona

Oct. 29, 2024 - Arizona Dispensaries Association Officials said the new delivery program is expected to expand access across the state. “We are thrilled that the department of health’s proactive approach and commitment to implementing a well-thought-out delivery program has helped us reach this landmark moment. CONTINUE@APNews

Will 5 States Legalize Marijuana and Psychedelics Today? Oct. 30, 2024 - The ballot initiatives would allow recreational marijuana use in Florida and the Dakotas, authorize medical marijuana in Nebraska, and decriminalize five natural psychedelics in Massachusetts. CONTINUE@Reason

Exploring The Life And Career Of Robert Downey Jr.: A Sober Hollywood Icon

Oct. 27, 2024 - (Photo:John Taylor-L.Buschel-RDJ) This article has everything you need to know about Robert Downey Jr. There are engaging and funny anecdotes. His first role was at the age of 5. He played a puppy. His first spoken line was to a Mexican hairless dog. “Do you have any hair on your balls?" vview@SOHHNews

After Sober Son Died in Crash, Man Who Got His Heart and Liver is ‘Paying It Forward’ (Exclusive) 

Oct. 27, 2024 - (Nate Rhoades and his girlfriend) Today, Nate Rhoades’s legacy lives on through his organ donations that have helped up to 100 people — including a man that Nate’s family has grown close to — as well as a nonprofit center helping at-risk teens and young adults struggling with substance use and poor mental health. CONTINUE@People

Recovering Alcoholic Reveals One Question That Determines If Someone Has a Drinking Problem

Oct. 30, 2024 - A woman who was drinking up to four bottles of wine every night has spoken about her recovery journey and the one question she claims can help determine if somebody has a problem with alcohol. Laura Van Antwerp, 39, from Pennsylvania, started drinking when she was a teenager… CONTINUE@Tyla

Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels? Oct. 30, 2024 -Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for several cancers, and it’s important to raise public health awareness about the issue. “We used to believe that drinking alcohol in moderation—red wine, in particular—had cardiovascular benefits,” Rebbeck explained. CONTINUE@Harvard

Utah’s Porn Addiction VIDEO ONLY

Oct. 31, 2024 - Utah might be considered the anti-pornography capital of the United States, and many locals would likely wear this badge with pride. Utah was the first state to pass a resolution declaring pornography a public health crisis. CONTINUE@YouTube

Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar? 

Oct. 29, 2024 - The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons of sugar per day (for women) or nine (for men). That would translate to about 25-35 grams of sugar per day. A 350-gram can of the most famous caffeinated drink on the market contains about 39 grams of sugar. CONTINUE@UnionRayo

Winter Depression Is Real and There Are Many Ways to Fight It Oct. 30, 2024 - Miriam Cherry poses for a photo in her home where she uses a light therapy device to treat seasonal affective disorder. Changing the clocks back to standard time, which happened this weekend, can be a trigger for SAD. A milder form, subsyndromal SAD, is recognized by medical experts. CONTINUE@VINNews

Woman’s Death Linked to Kratom video

Oct. 30, 2024 - A lethal dose of Kratom discovered during a toxicology report prompted the coroner to speak out about its potential dangers as an over-the-counter supplement. Dr. Christopher Tape said he’s taking a closer look at a recent report that revealed a 36-year-old woman died about two months ago from polydrug toxicity. CONTINUE@Fox

Addiction, Adoption, and Reconciliation

Oct. 30, 2024 - When my young friend Sebastian heard he had lost his biological brother to suicide—a brother he had never known—his life was temporarily upended. Soon after, we spoke about the many questions and concerns this news elicited in him. Sebastian related a complex family story ... CONTINUE@PsychologyToday

Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

Oct. 31, 2024 - My interest centers around the overuse of smartphones and other devices by children. ”We become concerned by extensive attachment to the phone, and high rates of texting; addiction to online games, such as “Roblox,” or “Call of Duty”; and dependency on apps, such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok." more@SyracuseEdu

What a Teen In Recovery Wants You To Know

Oct. 29, 2024 - In my sophomore year, I was attending a relatively large alternative high school in Seattle. It was April 2022, and a friend had taken fentanyl and was actively overdosing directly across from the school’s entrance. I had no idea what to do — I had never dealt with such an urgent situation. CONTINUE@SeattleTimes

Why Are We Here?

1/19/2024 - This conversation is a combination of two discussions, one on November 9th 2023 at the event of Philip Pullman receiving the Bodley Medal at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, and the other on November 10th 2023 at a launch event for Philip Goff’s book Why? The Purpose of the Universe at Blackwells bookshop. CONTINUE@LitHub

Irving Berlin Wrote and Sings “God Bless America” video

1968 - Irving Berlin sings “God Bless America” on The Ed Sullivan Show on May 5, 1968. 

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