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Meet Karen Meisels: Consulting and Coaching

More than advice: Action – Oct. 12, 2020 - My company KM Consulting & Coaching provides two levels of services. Consulting, which focuses on helping companies target the right audience, while providing uni... Read More...

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Keith Richards’ worst drug experience is a literal nightmare

WATCH – Rolling Stoned – Oct. 12, 2020 - Mick Jagger, speaking with Rolling Stone, put the band’s prior creative lull in the ’70s down to one thing, “Everyone was using drugs, Keith particularly,” said the frontman ... Read More...

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Telemedicine for drug addiction treatment

Talk to the screen – Oct. 12, 2020 - Telemedicine has long been seen as a potential remedy, but pre-pandemic adoption rates were low among addiction treatment providers, according to studies by Lori Uscher-Pin... Read More...

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The One Thing Harder Than Getting Sober

Challenging – Oct. 10, 2020 - Getting through those months was tough. I came up with every excuse I could think of to go back to drinking. I considered throwing in the towel and resigning myself to a life as a drunk.... Read More...

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Shocking rise in number of cocaine deaths among women

Be Careful!!! – Oct. 15, 2020 - She said: ‘Loss of addiction psychiatry expertise through lack of training places and community services often being split from the NHS are only making things worse, with patients with... Read More...

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15 Ways to Resist Cravings

Here are 15 suggestions – Oct. 5, 2020 - I used a lot of strategies to get through my cravings successfully. I’ve listed the best below. Some techniques merely postponed the cravings for a few minutes, while others h... Read More...

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Pentagon Honored Former Mexican Defense Minister Helped Ship Tons of Cocaine and Heroin

Big Shot Busted at LAX – Oct. 16, 2020 - Cienfuegos, arrested at Los Angeles airport on Thursday, took bribes in return for protection that included warning cartel members about U.S. investigations, according to pros... Read More...

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Why the stigma of addiction is detrimental to recovering addicts

Recovery Film Festivals can help! – Oct. 16, 2020 - Educate ourselves – There are many ways to break the stigma of addiction. One of those is to educate ourselves on the topic of addiction. There are ... Read More...

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Lena Dunham Hosts Friendly House Annual Gala on Oct. 31

Everyone is a guest, no tickets needed! – Oct. 19, 2020 - Guests worldwide can access the gala by logging on to the link. Friendly House events are known for their auctions that include an impressive array of unique ... Read More...

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Upstate NY grandparents kidnapped to Canada, ransomed for $3.5M in cocaine

O Canada – October 7, 2020 - James Helm, 76, and his wife, Sandra, 70, were kidnapped by four men from their home Sept. 27 in Moira and transported over the border with coverings over their heads, according to... Read More...

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How a chat with Mother Teresa and Jesus helped Jim Wahlberg

WATCH – What about the Pope? – Oct. 2020 - Jim joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden from his Fort Lauderdale home for this week’s edition of Florida’s Fourth Estate to talk about being in recovery for 32 years now, ... Read More...

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Kevan Hueftle: Top Contender for the 2021 Paralympics

He did it his way... – Oct. 10, 2020 - Hueftle rediscovered his love of running in 2017, something he did successfully in high school at middle distance. Upon returning to the sport he set out to become one of... Read More...

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Toni Cornell Aims to End Stigma of Mental Health and Addiction

Love Never Dies – Oct 9, 2020 - Toni Cornell — armed with a mission to end the stigma associated with addiction — is honoring her late father, rock star Chris Cornell. On Friday ahead of World Mental Health Da... Read More...

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Mark Cuban Helps Homeless NBA Player Check Into Rehab

Doing the right thing – Sep. 30, 2020 - When images of Delonte West emerged online showing the former NBA star begging for money, the basketball community instantly rallied behind him. Fans, TV personalities and b... Read More...

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Cuomo Calls for Arrests of Public Drug Users

Lock them up! – Sep. 30, 2020 - "We need to stabilize the city now and there is a lot of anxiety,” Cuomo said. “I have seen this city go through cycles. Most of the younger guys—you’ve only seen an upcycle. You don’t... Read More...

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Spain seizes 30 tonnes of hashish hidden in sailing boats

Remember Hash? – Sep.30, 2020 - LAS PALMAS, Spain (Reuters) - Spanish authorities have seized about 30 tonnes of hashish hidden in four sailing boats, in their biggest drug bust at sea, local authorities said ... Read More...

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Tommy Lee was ‘drinking 2 gallons’ of vodka a day

Lightweight – October 3, 2020 - “She was like, ‘Baby, I don’t know, I don’t think I’ve ever even seen anybody drink that much. Like, you’re kind of scaring me,’” he quoted her saying, noting she asked him whet... Read More...

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Courage, Creativity & Celebration: Dr. Flowers & Robin French with Dr. Louise Stanger

WATCH – Listen to the Lions – Sep. 10, 2020 - Introducing Dr. Louis Stanger Topic: Courage, Creativity, Communication & Celebration Host: Dr. James Flowers, PhD, LPC-S, Founder, J. Flowers Health Institu... Read More...

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Mike “Racoon Eyes” Kinney: Sobriety as a Native American

With Feeling – Sep. 25, 2020 - Kinney, who currently writes for the Richmond Standard, is among a growing number of people taking part in walks in Richmond to North Dakota to Montana to help indigenous people struggl... Read More...

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A Good Laugh Can Help People in Recovery

Rule 62 – Sep. 23, 2020 - These memes often pull from the language of 12-step-based programs, incorporating experiences and vocabulary known only to members of that community. “In AA we talk about finding a ... Read More...

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Getting Active and Eating Healthier Helped Erin Stay Sober

She Knows – Sep. 12, 2020 - Prior to becoming sober in May 2018, Erin Laraia struggled with alcohol and drug abuse for years, since age 21 through 25. “In a weird way, I felt like I had control over something,” Larai... Read More...

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New addiction program launched as emergency room visits rise

WATCH – Expanding Series and Hope – Sep. 23, 2020 - “We’ve come a long way in Georgia since I stepped out of the crack house October 12, 1994 in terms of resources,” he said. “We’ve come a long way as far as stigma... Read More...

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Sebastian Velasquez looks back on his journey to five years of sobriety

Local Hero – Sep. 17, 2020 - “In this profession, you have many temptations but being sober is part of who I am today. It’s easy to say no to people when I am offered a drink. It used to not be that way.” Going back ... Read More...

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Exploring science, addiction and the soul in ‘Transcendent Kingdom’

WATCH – Mind Blowing – Sep. 15, 2020 - Belief can be tricky. Either you wholeheartedly believe in your faith or you have niggling doubts that crop up at the most inopportune time. The narrator of our latest rea... Read More...

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What Everyone Should Know About Teen Suicide Prevention

We can all help... September 18, 2020 - Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether suicide rates are already spiking as a result of the pandemic. But they warn that the risks are significant. The authors of a rec... Read More...

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Pittsburgh’s first sober pop-up bar, shares her story of recovery and self-care

Everything is Possible – Sep. 15, 2020 - “At first, I thought, ‘I got this,’” says Hilliard. “Shortly after, I realized what I actually signed up for — a lifelong road of healing, patience, gentleness and acceptance.... Read More...

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MTV to premiere series on teenagers battling addiction

WATCH – A show showing the reality – August 31, 2020 - That’s why she decided to let others see what the battle of addiction looks like. It’s a story that – while it may be difficult to watch, and difficult fo... Read More...

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87% of people with eating disorders say symptoms are worse during COVID

Feast or Famine – August 28, 2020 - The study traces 129 people in recovery or treatment, providing a detailed look at a common scenario, and it joins growing indications that those with eating disorders are s... Read More...

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At Talkspace, Start-Up Culture Collides With Mental Health Concerns

Making money from depression? – August 7, 2020 - As Mr. Lori drank a tall glass of red wine and watched, he noticed that a few employees kept glancing his way. Afterward, a member of the marketing department a... Read More...

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Top 5 Questions Everyone Asks a Psychiatrist

HOW MUCH $? – August 17, 2020 - This is my 100th blogpost since I started writing Psych Unseen for Psychology Today 6 years ago. In order to commemorate the milestone, I thought I’d take a break from talking about my... Read More...

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