America’s Largest Recovery High School VIDEO – WITHOUT THE HIGH – July 15, 2025 - The morning bell gives way to a different kind of assembly for the first day of school. The students, most of whom have histories with substance abuse, huddle on the steps o... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery Advocateteenagers
Gen Z’s Sex Recession OH MY – July 16, 2025 - For her new book, journalist Carter Sherman interviewed over 100 young people about why they’re not having sex. She says they’re “very horny” but also more isolated, self-conscious, and fearfu... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionSexual Addictionteenagers
New Documentary Focuses on Recovery VIDEO – ROAD TO RECOVERY – July 9th, 2025 - BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Addiction and, more importantly, the road to recovery are in the spotlight in Brattleboro, where a new documentary playing this Sunday hits close ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Ketamine Destroyed This Man’s Bladder JELLY URINE – July 10th, 2025 - A man who started doing ketamine in his teens is now left with permanent bladder problems and is warning others about the dangers of the drug, which he’d originally thought of as a “ri... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addiction
New Book Exposing Corruption in Addiction Treatment Industry ABUSING THE SYSTEM – July 8, 2025 - Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg’s next political steps are still undetermined, but his latest creative endeavor is now available for home and digital shelves.... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Breakfast Habits Associated with Depressive Symptoms SUGAR BLUES? – July 6, 2025 - Eating breakfast can improve concentration, memory, and academic performance in children. It may also help regulate metabolism and support healthy weight management. “Breakfast skipping... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediadepressionEating DisorderMental Health
Addiction Recovery Group Celebrates Those Who Sought Help AUDIO – BE OF GOOD CHEER – July 10, 2025 - After Alyssa Young was arrested for stealing in 2024, Young was given a choice to go to prison or to participate in a Tooele County drug court recovery program, with Valley ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Ibuprofen’s Serious Health Risks WHAT’S SAFE? – July 14, 2025 - Popping an ibuprofen for that pounding headache or twisted ankle can provide quick relief from pain. But although this easily accessible over-the-counter drug could temporarily mask dis... Read More...Articles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
Bushwick Woman’s Recovery Starts on TikTok AUDIO – MORNING EDITION – July 14, 2025 - Addiction specialists said finding community, even online, is crucial to success. CONTINUE@WNYC ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediasobrietyTikTok
‘I needed to be locked up’: How Kavana Went From Pop Stardom to Smoking Crack NO MORE PIPES – July 15, 2025 - He was a teen singer with his dream career. But then his life fell apart. Anthony Kavanagh talks about sex work, addiction and the years he spent being forced to hide his sexuality. Hi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and Addiction
‘Sobriety is a Second Puberty’ LIFE BEYOND ALCOHOL – July 16th, 2025 - When Lauren McQuistin was in the grip of alcoholism, sobriety didn’t only seem impossible – it seemed pointless. Sobriety was something for other people to strive for. People w... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediasobriety
Julian Velard – Love Again For The First Time VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 2011 - Julian Velard il pianoforte lo suona davvero e pure bene. Non c’è bisogno di vedere il bel video del brano per accorgersi che è così. Una canzone come “Love Again For The First Time... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Lady Blackbird – Fix It VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 2025 - 160,519 views Sep 3, 2021 The official audio for Fix It by Lady Blackbird. The new album Black Acid Soul is out now. “One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Only one wh... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Rock Star, 75, Says Sobriety Sparked Aerosmith’s Comeback WALK THIS WAY – July 16, 2025 - After Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry quit the band in 1979, followed by rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford two years later, the group’s commercial success took a hit. When the original line... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobrietygrammy winner
Reality Star Leaves ‘The Valley’ to Focus on His Sobriety GOOD IDEA! – July 16, 2025 - Jax Taylor will officially be stepping away from The Valley amid his struggle with sobriety. The Bravo reality TV star, 46, announced his decision to leave Wednesday, much to the surprise... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
Upended by Meth – Communities Pay Users to Quit DOUGH RAY METH – July 16, 2025 - Unlike with opioids, there is no medication to suppress cravings for meth and other stimulants. As use soars, hundreds of clinics are trying a radically different approach. Jamie Main... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionmeth
Sober Living Center Facility To Get Rooftop Solar LESS POLLUTION – July 15, 2025 - The Empowerment Center – a nonprofit offering affordable housing for low income and at-risk women recovering from substance abuse – will receive more than $960,000 in “Solar for All” ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Jane Velez-Mitchell STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – July 22, 2025 - Jane Velez-Mitchell is the founder and managing editor of UnchainedTV, a free, global, streaming television network. Often called the Vegan CNN/Netflix, UnchainedTV produces ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewNews BoxesRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Girl Grows ‘micropenis’ by Lying on Father’s Bare Chest SWEDEN – July 14, 2025 - In a startling turn of events, a baby girl developed masculinized genital changes after extensive skin‑to‑skin contact with her father, who had applied testosterone gel. The odd case occurred... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured Articles
Jessie Murph Drops The Track ‘Heroin’ TO THE POINT – July 15, 2025 - The new project sees Murph “opening up about themes of sexuality, generational trauma, and self-discovery with a vulnerability and honesty that marks a new chapter in her artistic evolu... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesHeroin Addiction
Miley Cyrus: ‘It’s Hard To Maintain Sobriety And Mental Wellness While Touring’ BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE – July 17, 2025 - During an appearance on Good Morning America, Miley – who quit using marijuana in 2017 – explained: “It’s really hard to maintain sobriety when you’re on the road, which is kind o... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured Articles
Did Alcohol Facilitate the Evolution of Complex Societies? HAPPIER HUMANS – July 24, 2025 - This “drunk” hypothesis argues that drinking alcohol facilitated the rise of complex societies because it promotes social bonding, increases cooperation, and enhances human crea... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured Articles
Addiction in the Age of Anonymity DOES PORN MATTER? – July 13, 2025 - One key driver of this trend is the shifting perception that consuming pornography is socially acceptable. In contemporary society, drug addiction is still viewed as the most serio... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured ArticlesinternetSexual AddictionSmartphone Addiction
Texas Embraces Psychedelic Therapy AUDIO – NOT JUST AUSTIN – July 14, 2025 - Texas has authorized what supporters call the nation’s largest state-funded research initiative on psychedelics, joining a handful of states that are embracing the substances... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaNews BoxesPsychedelics
Neurosurgeon’s 3 Foods That Threaten Your Brain THOUGHTS MATTER – July 14, 2025 - What you eat has a significant impact on your health, especially your brain. Keeping the brain in top shape is crucial for health and overall well-being. But did you know that some o... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating DisorderFeatured Articlesfood addiction
What Makes You Fat? EATING? – July 15, 2025 - A new study finds that Americans, Europeans and people living in other developed nations expend about the same number of total calories most days as hunter-gatherers, herders, subsistence fa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaEating Disorderfood addictionSlider
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
FDA Tells Industry to Stop Using Kratom Concentrate in Drinks & Edibles STRAIGHT UP? – July 15, 2025 - Kratom is an herbal extract that comes from the leaves of the Southeast Asian evergreen tree Mitragyna speciose. Traditionally, the leaves of the tree are chewed or brewed to achieve a ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSlider
Mass Overdose Event Hospitalizes Over 2 Dozen INSANITY – July 15, 2015 - The event, caused by a bad batch of an unspecified drug, prompted a surge in 911 calls. Experts think a potent batch of fentanyl might have caused the overdoses and that the specific blend ... Read More...Articles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylOverdoseSlider
Quote of the Week – Yogi Berra “The towels were so thick there I could hardly close my suitcase.” – Yogi Berra, 1925–2015 ... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediaquote of the week