Doctor in Training Stole Fentanyl From Children AUDIO – ANYONE CAN SUCCUMB – July 2, 2025 - Andrew Voegel-Podadera was charged with two counts of acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, deception and subterfuge. An anesthesiologist resident, ... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured Articlesfentanyl
Jason Biggs Recalls Climbing Into Trash To Snort Cocaine at 4 a.m. CELEBRITY DUMPSTER DIVING – June 2025 - The “Saving Silverman” star married his wife, Jenny Mollen, “Before I took the Ambien, I was like, ‘One more,’” he told Lorre. “I went outside, and I climbed into the trash bin... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured Articles
New Book Exposes Abuse in Treatment Industry VIDEO – BUT IT WORKED FOR ME – July 8th, 2025 - Recent numbers from the CDC show a significant drop in drug deaths among young Americans. The latest available data found Fentanyl and other drugs killed 31,589 people ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Addiction Treatment Starts In Emergency Rooms VIDEO – DON’T DIE – July 2, 2025 - New research looks at how people can get treatment for substance use disorder and addiction in emergency rooms. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEAPNP5... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Sonya Johnson Overcame Decades of Drug Addiction PROUD OF IT – July 2, 2025 - Sonya Johnson, 41, started taking drugs at age 11, when a man who was sexually abusing her gave them to her behind her parents’ back. It was the beginning of a 23-year journey through add... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘8 Simple Rules’ Alum Gives Sobriety Journey Update TRAVEL ALONG – July 5, 2025 - Amy Davidson is opening up about her ongoing sobriety journey and how she sidesteps any potential pitfalls. “Let’s talk triggers. I went to one of my favorite wineries/restaurants to ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured Articles
Trump Withholds $140 Million For Overdose Prevention Trump Stalls Fentanyl Aid – July 16, 2025 - The Trump administration has delayed and may cancel roughly $140 million in grants to fund fentanyl overdose response efforts, according to four staff members with close k... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylSlider
Will Netherlands Compassionate Approach to Drugs Work in the South? IF THEY TRY – July 3, 2025 - Dating back to the 14th century, the district was a hub for the port city’s sailors. The red lanterns sex workers used to signify their availability became a distinctive feature, giving t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductionintervention
How to practice self-care in long-term recovery by Alyssa Hunt ADVICE – July 7, 2025 - Getting at least 7-9 hours of sleep helps to focus the mind and gives it clarity to be able to make appropriate decisions. Without adequate rest, it becomes harder to think clearly, manage emo... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Family Warns Nitrous Oxide Use Has Been Deadly VIDEO – WHIPPET BAD – July 3, 2025 - She said her sister’s nitrous addiction left her incontinent and caused temporary paralysis in her legs. “A doctor in the hospital said, ‘This is going to kill you. You’re goin... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionTrauma
Do You Have Cognitive Decline? WHY DID I COME IN HERE? – July 10th, 2025 - It happens from time to time: You start telling a story, only to lose your train of thought halfway through. Or you walk into a room and can’t remember what you went in the... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMental Health
Children’s Screen Addiction Linked to Mental Decline VIDEO – SAD FACETIME – July 2, 2025 - 13News chatted with Jennie Voelker, a licensed clinical social worker with Community Health Network, on how to navigate screen time with our kids. CONTINUE@YouTube h... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMental HealthSmartphone Addiction
Addiction: Not About Willpower; It’s About Support AUDIO – SCIENCE OF LOVE – July 4, 2025 - We’ve heard this statement a thousand times and probably have told it as well. But it’s not that simple. Addiction is a serious mental health issue, which affects the brain, b... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Mom On Her Journey to Overcome Alcoholism VIDEO – CHILDREN MATTER – July 4, 2025 - 11alive’s Faith Jesse speaks with mom overcoming alcoholism. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSlhPi1AwLo ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
Cannabis Risks Spotlighted as Celebrities Push for Marijuana Reform VIDEO – MIKE’S MANDATE – July 1, 2025 - Journalist and author Alex Berenson explains the dangers of cannabis as celebrity athletes call on President Donald Trump to reform marijuana laws. CONTINUE@Fox ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionmarijuanaweed
Non-alcoholic Drinks Can Trigger Relapse OR PREVENT THEM? – July 4, 2025 - The “sober-curious” movement has gained strength in recent years alongside research directly linking alcohol to seven cancers and increased risk of heart disease. Earlier this yea... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediasobriety
Thousands in Vancouver for International Alcoholics Anonymous Conference PEACE, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING – July 3, 2025 - Kerry Meyer, an organizer for the conference and a friend of AA — which means she is not an alcoholic, but instead someone who acts as a public face for the organization... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
NFL Player Works to Bring Overdose Medication To Vending Machines VIDEO – BIG MAN - BIG HEART – July 7, 2025 - “When we look at the overdoses and the drugs, it’s affecting not just the adults but our kids. I’m a big advocate that our kids are our future, that’s why I pour so much t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reduction
Swapping One Addiction For Another APPLE OF HIS EYE – July 8th, 2025 - Quitting booze six years ago was the making of me. I was 54 and it didn’t just save my life, it got me a new job: helping other people make the break too. But while I was busy bein... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediafood addiction
Tim Hardin – It’ll Never Happen Again VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 1966 - I love Tim Hardin, he’s one of my favourite artists, he was a very deep and tormented songwriter and I’ll carry his legacy with me forever ... Some are doomed to be overwhelmed by t... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Lady Blackbird – It’ll Never Happen Again – Live VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 2025 - To say that she sings from her soul would be an understatement ......... absolutely sublime. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aovHCegOS7I ... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Billy Strings Says He Wouldn’t Have Recorded “California Sober” Without Willie Nelson CALIFORNIA SOBER – July 9th, 2025 - Billy Strings, like many other artists, has moved away from booze. It seems like country music is going sober these days, or semi-sober, with many artists having reevaluated t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobrietygrammy winner
Bodybuilder Lifts the Curtain on Sobriety SOBER BODYBUILDER – July 8th, 2025 - When Anne Marie Chaker walked into a hotel fitness room during a youth hockey tournament, she was struggling with postpartum depression, the recent death of her father, the collap... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehab
Ultra-processed Diseases Linked to Ultra-processed Foods UNSAFE AT ANY AMOUNT – July 8, 2025 - Researchers conclude that these conservative estimates support existing public-health recommendations urging reductions in consumption of processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverage... Read More...Articles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addiction
Sober-Friendly LGBTQ+ Travel: Celebrating Pride Year-Round FIRST CLASS ACT – July 4, 2025 - This collaboration aims to showcase how Pride can be celebrated beyond the confines of alcohol-fueled parties, highlighting inclusive, alcohol-free experiences in major cities like Ne... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediagaySlidersobriety
Fired, Broken and Sober: Ex-TV Anchor Sharing In Memoir VIDEO – TRUTH BE TOLD – July 5, 2025 - Beth McDonough once delivered breaking news from behind the anchor desk—now, she’s using her voice to deliver something even more powerful: a story of survival, sobriety, and se... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySlidersobriety
Highest Drug-Taking Risks POLYAMOROUS – July 7, 2025 - Polysubstance use has become a defining feature of the U.S. overdose crisis in the past decade. While not every overdose involves multiple substances, a significant and growing proportion... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSlider
‘16 And Pregnant’ Star Arrested In Overdose Death IT ALL WENT WRONG – July 7, 2025 - Whitney Purvis, who appeared in the first season of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant back in 2009, was arrested today on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal overdose.... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylOverdoseSliderTrauma
Quote of the Week – Anne Lamott “I’m here to be me, which is taking a great deal longer than I had hoped.” – Anne Lamott ... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediaquote of the week
Beyond Belief Sobriety w/Author of HIGH! – Confessions of a Cannabis Addict VIDEO – IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD(S) – June 2022 - Things could have played out very differently for Leonard Lee Buschel. A powerful combo of early-childhood trauma, temperament, a “professional” opportuni... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninternetinterventionInterviewLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Book Excerpt: HIGH Confessions of a Cannabis Addict by Leonard Lee Buschel HIGH-lights – Jan. 30, 2022 - Once I was back home, selling the hash was no problem, until I was dealing my last quarter ounce to some guys in a friend’s basement in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhood of Phil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Publisher Turns 27* and is subject of a piece in Shout Out LA A PUFF PIECE ON AN EX-POTHEAD – August 2, 2021 - Occasionally the gang and I would wait at the news stand for the ‘bulldog’ edition, dropped off at 11pm. An early edition of the morning Inky, nickname for the Phila... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionInterviewLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Robert Downey Sr., Filmmaker and Provocateur, Is Dead at 85 A MAN OF HIS TIME, A MAN AHEAD OF HIS TIME, A MAN FOR ALL TIME – July 7, 2021 - The film, though probably a financial success by Mr. Downey’s standards, made only about $2.7 million. (By comparison, “Butch Cass... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionLeonard Buschelnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Writers In Treatment: Melding Recovery, the Arts, and Information The accident that led to a Film Festival November 12, 2020 - For the past twelve years, Leonard Buschel has been an instrumental force in adding flavor and culture to the recovery community by filling ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyExperience Strength and HopeExperience Strength and Hope AwardsLeonard Buschelnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalWriters In Treatment
Leslie Jordan Fan Mail “Who knew when Leonard started his recovery bulletin years ago, how pertinent and necessary it would become in the days of hunkering down from the Covid 19 virus. When one has exhausted all the available online... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Ringo Starr Comments on 37-Year Sobriety