Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Are You Addicted to Indignation?

 

December 15, 2020 • Vol. 8., No. 17
What a Way to Start My 20’s!
December 11, 2020 - I entered 2020 with the hope of making my ambitions a reality … Instead, I was greeted with a year of uncertainty and stagnation. To compound all this, my mental health has been in hasty decline. Both my diagnosed eating disorder and personality disorder have been aggravated by this period of forced isolation. 
24-Hour Hotline Launched for People Using Alone
December 10, 2020 - “Our message before COVID has always been ‘never use alone,’ but with COVID it’s not a practical message anymore. We’re telling people to stay home and be isolated, and then we’re saying ‘don’t use alone,’” Truth Pharm Executive Director Alexis Pleus states. more@FilterMag
Woman’s Overdose Death Shocks Family
December 11, 2020 - Nikki Christmas had turned her life around — her loved ones could all see how well she was doing. She had been addicted to pills but with support from her mother, she sought help… more@IndexJournal
AJ McLean and Cheryl Burke Discuss Alcoholism on New Podcast WATCH
Dec. 11, 2020 - A month after their last routine on ABC’s hit show, “Dancing with the Stars,” Backstreet Boy’s AJ McLean and Pro Dancer Cheryl Burke are opening up about their struggles with alcoholism and mental health in a new podcast. more@KTNV
Sobriety’s Pied Piper
Dec. 11, 2020 - Sept. 25, 1987 is a momentous date in Ricky Byrd’s history. It marks the first day of his drug and alcohol recovery journey—a daily task he grapples with every time he wakes up. While it would have been easy for the former Joan Jett & the Blackhearts guitarist to concern himself with his sobriety alone, he’s instead made it his mission to reach out and help those struggling to stay clean. more@LongIslandWeekly
Dr. Gabor Maté taking questions on Thur., Dec. 17 @1pm PT - 4pm ET
Philadelphia Nearing Record for Fatal Overdoses 
Dec. 6, 2020 - The city’s overdose crisis is undergoing an alarming demographic shift. In the first quarter, white residents — were most likely to die of overdoses. But between April and June, Black Philadelphians’ fatal overdoses nearly doubled. @PhillyInquirer
Rehab Programs Promise Recovery Through Work but Deliver Slave Labor WATCH
Dec. 8, 2020 - Evidence-based studies of therapeutic communities demonstrate that work can be an important part of a holistic treatment program when tailored to a person’s skills and aptitude. Such work tends to build on existing strengths and reinforce the value of the individual. However, some research argues... more@NBCNews
Lizzo Gets Real About Her Body Image WATCH 
December 11, 2020 - ‘Why am I so disgusting?’ “ I took my clothes off to shower and started having really negative thoughts about myself,”… “Normally, I would have some positive thing to say to get me out of this, but I don’t, and that’s ok too,”...@Yahoo
Addicted to Indignation
December 12, 2020- Brain imaging shows that harboring a grievance activates the same reward circuitry as narcotics … being exposed to a perceived wrong or injustice activates the same reward regions of the brain, triggering cravings in anticipation of experiencing pleasure and relief through retaliation. more@Politico
McKinsey Apologizes For Helping Purdue ‘Turbocharge’ Opioid Sales
December 9, 2020 - “We recognize that we did not adequately acknowledge the epidemic unfolding in our communities or the terrible impact of opioid misuse,” said the firm in a statement posted on its website. more@WAMU
Addicted Australia WATCH
Dec. 9, 2020 - Ten Australians fighting their addictions. What does it take to change a life? New series, Addicted Australia. We gain extraordinary access to the lives of a group of Australians and their families as they confront their addiction head on. Signed up to a unique six-month treatment program, we follow their heart wrenching journey from despair to hope and possible recovery. more@SBS
New Luxury Recovery Center Opens in North Alabama WATCH 
Dec. 7, 2020 - Sereno Ridge Recovery is a 12-Step Immersion Retreat focused on helping those struggling with substance use disorder. “If somebody comes knocking on the door needing help, we are ready to get them in here and get them started on their road to recovery,” ... Nancy White, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Sereno Ridge says this has been a dream of hers. more@WHNT
Police commander asks if drug use is really crime?
Dec. 10, 2020 - A crime is usually seen as inflicting some form of physical, financial or other hurt on another. Drug use is primarily an individual hurting themselves, together with the fallout caused to family, loved ones and, without doubt, the wellbeing of the community in which it occurs. more@TheGuardian
Staten Island doctor admits to prescribing opioids in return for sexual favors
Dec. 9, 2020 - The lascivious doctor ran a practice from 2012 to 2018 that focused on internal medicine and geriatric care with a side hustle as a pill mill — slinging narcotics prescriptions for no legitimate purpose in exchange for cash... more@NYPost
Relapse as a Path to Sobriety
December 8, 2020 - To the person reading this who may still be using: A life beyond your wildest dreams is possible. If I can go from sitting on a bucket in an abandoned building shooting heroin a decent human being with morals and values, so can you. @Auburn
Danny Trejo, 52 Years Sober, Urges Those Fighting Addiction to Seek Treatment During Pandemic
Dec. 13, 2020 - “I got honest. I got clean. You can too,” says an intense Danny Trejo, pointing a finger while looking directly into the camera. But Trejo is not playing a character, rather, he appears as himself in a new TV ad campaign for a well-known Los Angeles-based nonprofit treatment center. @HollywoodReporter
HBO’s ‘The Flight Attendant’: how does she cope with alcoholism? - Nov. 26, 2020 - The trailer even sees Davey asking Cassie, ‘how much have you had to drink today?’ which honestly is something someone should be asking Cassie every day. Audiences are shown that Cassie doesn’t come from a quite happy childhood, in fact, it was a bit distressing and troubled — those memories she’s suppressed quite well. more@Meaww
Peter Young, priest who lifted up the downtrodden, dies at 90 - Dec. 9, 2020 - Martha Holesapple spurred him to act; she had been arrested for public drunkenness 238 times. “The biggest thing I did was de-stigmatize,” Young told The Enterprise many years ago. “I de-stigmatized addiction.” 
Prison ‘aha’ moment leads to research into mental health and addiction
Dec. 10, 2020 - They also found that Alcoholics Anonymous and other support groups helped a significant portion of people in the study. “We saw that 90% of individuals reduced their drinking very, very quickly,” Vest said. “I want to drive home the fact that these people are getting better, and from a public health perspective, this is huge.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Recap: Sinners! - Dec. 9, 2020 - Thrilling news!! This week has only one mention of hospital smell, and it happens in a confessional. Meanwhile, old man Valter and his white-gloved minions are trying to keep their blood pressure under control while pouring some $900 olive oil on scoops of vanilla ice cream. more@Vulture
Thousands of California Inmates Waiting for Access to Addiction Treatment
Dec. 9, 2020 - Delays in treatment for addiction can also have fatal consequences. Recent research has shown that opioid-related overdoses are among the leading causes of death among people released from jails or prisons... more@KQED
AJ McLean ‘Inspires’ By Sharing Sobriety Journey On ‘Pretty Messed Up’ WATCH
Dec. 9, 2020 - “I have an AA meeting that I do every single day. The 42-year-old has a new podcast with his former pro dance partner Cheryl Burke and friend René Elizondo Jr. called “Pretty Messed Up”, during which they have some honest conversations about a variety of subjects, including the singer’s journey with sobriety. more@ETCanada
‘Last Christmas I realized my drinking was destructive. This will be my first sober December.’
Dec. 9, 2020 - When I say that I’m sober, it doesn’t mean I was an alcoholic. I wouldn’t say I ever had an addiction to alcohol. For me, being sober isn’t defined by what you’re sober from, but it’s more about the headspace you’re in now.
Chasing the News ... stone cold sober WATCH
Nov. 17, 2020 - Sobriety, creativity, serenity and laughter in the Coronaverse. A conversation with Paul Williams, Ester Nicholson, Ricky Byrd, John Taylor, Johnny Solomon with fabulous host Stevie Mack. more@YouTube
Safer Psychedelic to Treat Depression and Addiction - Dec. 9, 2020 - These obstacles make ibogaine “the Mount Everest of psychedelics,” Olson says. But ibogaine, which comes from the roots of a West African shrub, also has great potential. Studies have suggested it can dramatically reduce drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms. more@NPR
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Order Your NYE Party Pack by Monday

 

Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Pickup: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Phoenix

Just because we can't celebrate in person, doesn't mean we can't celebrate! This year we are bringing you a NYE Party Pack to-go. Give families a home for the holidays, while staying home and ringing in the New Year!

NYE PARTY PACK INCLUDES:
  • Charcuterie board for two
  • Bottle of champagne
  • One entry into the Wine & Dine Raffle
  • New Year's Eve party supplies for two
  • Donation to Talbert House

Price: $50.00 per pack
ORDER BY NOON ON DECEMBER 21
*Makes a great gift!
I am unable to purchase a NYE Party Pack but want to support Talbert House by making a donation.
100% of your purchase or donation will benefit Talbert House Housing thanks to a generous gift by 1st Call Disaster Services. 
WINE & DINE RAFFLE
Enter to win six bottles of wine and a $50 restaurant gift card.

$10 = 2 chances
$20 = 6 chances
$50 = 18 chances

Additional raffle tickets can be purchased with your party pack or separately here

RAFFLE ENDS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29 AT 10PM
In 2019 Talbert House served 902 households. So far this year Talbert House has served 1,574 households. Your support will allow us serve even more individuals in the New Year. Click the picture below or here to learn more about Talbert House Housing. 
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Pay it Freely

 

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As you consider your year-end gifts this year, please know how grateful we are for everything you do to make Harmony Foundation’s work possible. 

Every dollar you contribute goes directly into helping clients find the road to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
 
Your contributions make recovery possible.
 
Every gift, no matter what size, provides hope and healing to more than 2,500 people every year. Scholarships, alumni support groups, family programs, the Big Book—these are all key to recovery and what your generosity makes possible. 
 
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[New post] Pillars of Sobriety

 

New post on A hangover free life

Pillars of Sobriety

by lucy2610

As we fast approach Christmas and New Year - the booziest time of year - some non-alcoholic suggestions courtesy of The Guardian:

Although it’s easy to make jokes about how this year is driving people to drink, in Australia it’s never been a more exciting time to be a non-drinker too.

Whether you’re interested in moderating your intake or have always abstained, alcohol-free drinks no longer have a whiff of the kids’ table.

New websites such as Killjoy Drinks and AlcoFree offer curated sans-alcohol drinks lists that ship Australia-wide, and even local bottle shops have a growing non-alcoholic section. 

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/dec/16/pillars-of-sobriety-summers-best-non-alcoholic-drinks-from-craft-beer-to-spirits

Completely agree that the bottle shops are increasingly expanding the alcohol free ranges available and recently tried the new Great Northern Zero:

For those in the Northern Hemisphere my sober shackle Prim shared this link:

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/cut-down/low-and-no-alcohol-reviews/spirits-reviews/cerocero

As The Guardian says:

Keep an eye on this space. It’s only going to get more exciting and flavoursome

Merry Xmas from me to you on Day 2643 ðŸ™‚

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