March 3, 2020 • Vol. 7., No. 27
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Alkermes sued over death of man who overdosed after taking Vivitrol - February 23, 2020 - The wrongful-death suit alleges Alkermes failed to warn of the high risk of overdose when patients stop taking Vivitrol and then relapse into opioid use. It also claims Vivitrol is ineffective and deceptively marketed. @BostonGlobe
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NHL player wipes away tears after hat trick in return from alcohol rehab WATCH
Feb. 28, 2020 - Bobby Ryan’s last home game for the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 15 was followed by him entering treatment five days later. @Today
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How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? - Feb. 27, 2020 - We are all dependent on an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase to metabolize alcohol, so how much of that enzyme you have determines how much alcohol you can tolerate. That varies by sex and by ethnicity. @Heated
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Not All Awards Are Gold WATCH
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Why it matters when celebrities like Jessica Simpson & Brad Pitt talk about sobriety WATCH
Feb. 27, 2020 - Hearing success stories from celebrities can encourage others to recognize a problem in themselves and seek help, the experts say. @Today
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SF Bill Would Pay Meth Addicts to Quit - February 26, 2020 -This would expand the treatment options that qualify for Medi-Cal, the state’s health care program for the poor, to include contingency management. These programs use vouchers or small cash prizes to motivate people to stay off drugs. @SFChron
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“Figure out who you are—then do it on purpose”
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Tyson Fury: How boxer fought back from addiction and depression to win world title
Feb. 23, 2020 - He has been praised for his openness about his struggles with addiction, depression and his weight gain.The Mancunian beat US fighter Deontay Wilder in their WBC heavyweight showdown in Las Vegas, with such a dominant performance that even the legendary Mike Tyson could barely contain his excitement in the crowd.
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For the last year and a half, Global News has documented Elliot’s life in and out of jail
February 21st, 2020 - The first time Elliot had a drink he was 13 years old and a friend had stolen a mickey of whisky from her dad’s basement. He’d grown up with a mother who struggled with addiction. So while he knew the effects of someone’s addiction... @GlobalNews
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Pop singer JoJo opens up about sobriety: “I should be dead” WATCH - Feb. 26, 2020 - ”I was on these injections that make you have no appetite,” JoJo said. “I was like, ‘Let me see how skinny I can get, because maybe then they’ll put out an album. Maybe I’m just so disgusting that no one wants to see me in a video... @ChicagoSunTimes
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Stars Elle Fanning and Justice Smith on How the Film Portrays Mental Illness February 28, 2020 - All the Bright Places is Netflix’s latest film that approaches mental illness, love, and friendship through a young adult lens. Content warning: this article contains mention of suicide and mental illness. @TeenVogue
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Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals announced a tentative $1.6 billion settlement
February 26, 2020 - From 2006 to 2014, Mallinckrodt’s subsidiary shipped more than 2.2 billion high-potency oxycodone pills ... The AP shows that Mallinckrodt’s U.S. subsidiaries, SpecGX an Actavis, produced the vast amount of prescription opioids distributed throughout the country. @NYPost
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Ultimate Harm Reduction WATCH
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How ‘managed alcohol programs’ help treat alcoholism with moderation WATCH
February 22, 2020 - Managed Alcohol Programs sometimes known as “wet shelters,” are housing facilities where individuals dealing with alcohol addiction are given small amounts of alcohol throughout the day. The idea is that the controlled doses allow individuals struggling with alcohol addiction to remain stable and address issues, without any withdrawal, while reducing their alcohol intake. @CTVNews
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‘I wanted to go back to being clean,’ says addict helped by Chicago police program
Feb 23, 2020 - James says he didn’t have time to hide the drugs from the officer who walked up to his SUV. “I just handed it to him,” he says. “I wanted to go back to being clean.” He was arrested near Chicago and Homan avenues on the West Side... @ChicagoSunTimes
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Ozzy Osbourne Talks Sobriety and Having ‘the Midas Touch WATCH - FEBRUARY 24, 2020 - “I thought it was the drugs and the alcohol that made it all work,” he told Lowe. “But it’s not true. All I was doing for years is self-medicating ’cause I didn’t like the way I felt. But then this is the first album I’ve co-wrote and recorded fucking completely sober.” @RollingStone
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Settlement bars ex-director of treatment center from mental health practice
Feb. 24, 2020 - Dr. Charles Sprague Simonds Jr. was accused of unprofessional conduct toward patients and staff during his 10 months at the Underhill drug and alcohol treatment facility starting in 2016. He faced allegations including making crude and inappropriate comments about female patients @VTDigger
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The woman who urinates alcohol - Feb. 26, 2020 - A woman who started urinating alcohol due to a never-before-seen condition was accused of being an alcoholic by baffled doctors ... They initially thought she was a secret alcoholic but changed their mind after blood tests for metabolites of ethanol were negative... @DailyMail
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Eating disorders and drug addiction are often related illnesses LISTEN
Feb 24, 2020 - This is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and it serves as more than just a reminder about the ravages of food-related illnesses ... these “co-occurring disorders” interfere with one another, and must be treated together for maximum effectiveness. @KTAR
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Inside Rochester’s 24-hour treatment center WATCH
Feb. 25, 2020 - There’s a place in Rochester where someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction can go 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get help...The center helps direct people to addiction treatment services by giving immediate engagement and assessment for people suffering from all types of substance use.
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Disabled by addiction? Prove it, federal judge says...
February 25, 2020 - Casa Capri charged that the city’s tough new regulations for sober living homes discriminate against the disabled, violating the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act. Sober living home operator can’t make blanket claim that everyone it serves is disabled and entitled to federal protections, tentative ruling asserts... @EastBayTimes
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Colts Owner Jim Irsay Pledges $1 Million for State-Wide Addiction Services
FEB 25, 2020 - This gift will be used by Indiana University Health, in its entirety, to increase access to addiction services for people in need across Indiana. @WBIW
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Sober Porn Stars Share Their Best Recovery Advice
Feb. 26, 2020 - Working in pornography is arguably one of the most stigmatized, misunderstood professions. Plus, being in recovery from substance use disorder and other mental health adversities often means leading a stigmatized, misunderstood life. @TheTemper
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Cop accused of drug rehab scheme faces no jail time
Feb. 27, 2020 - The officer had a second job as a trainer with the non-profit Shields Against Addiction, which trains first responders in how to handle overdoses and other addiction-related matters. McWain failed to inform his trainees that the owner of Shields also owned a drug rehab facility ... That was a breach of his fiduciary responsibilities... @NJ
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Why Do Christians Deny William Wilberforce’s Drug Addiction? - FEB 27, 2020 - I had heard the story of William Wilberforce many times before. He was the parliamentarian who struggled for decades to end the British slave trade, becoming an inspiration to me and countless others ... So I have to admit, the first time I read his name on a list of famous people addicted to opioids, I was shocked. @SoJo
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Becoming a “mindful drinker” changed my life
Feb. 27, 2020 - These days, my approach may actually be in vogue. We’re steeped in discussions of sober curiosity, soberishness, and hip sobriety, terminology that all spears the same fish: Drink less. @Vox
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Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick talks about personal battle with alcoholism - February 26, 2020 - “It’s been seven weeks since I fell and it was a big wake up call to me, it really was,” Kirkpatrick said Wednesday on her return to the Capitol. “Realizing I am addicted to alcohol and went to treatment.” @KOLD
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Tattoos, Addiction and Zen
Feb. 27, 2020 - Williams has been getting tattoos since he was in high school. His tattoos, and those he’s covered or removed, reflect contrasting periods of his life — his addiction, his recovery and his Zen practice. He was born and raised in Los Angeles... @EugeneWeekly
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Newport Academy Announces National Conference Series on Teen Mental Health and Sustainable Healing
Feb. 20, 2020 - “For example, with increased screen time, video gaming, and social media use starting at younger ages, kids are not learning important relational skills and, as a result, develop coping issues that manifest into depression and anxiety ... Nearly 7.7 million children and teens in the country – about one in seven – have at least one treatable mental health disorder... @YahooNews
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Been there, done that... WATCH
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Ben Affleck thanks Robert Downey Jr. for his help and support during his battle with alcoholism WATCH
Feb. 25, 2020 - The 47-year-old star recently sat down for an interview with Diane Sawyer for Good Morning America where he made the revelation. The Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star, praised the two Hollywood living legends for helping him cope with his addiction. @DailyMail
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Congressional Candidate Overdoses - Feb. 24, 2020 - “Today, I have suspended my campaign for the US House of Representatives and am seeking treatment for substance abuse disorder,” Chris Taylor, told NBC News. “I will fully cooperate with local authorities on any matters arising from my recent relapse and overdose.” @NBCNews
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