Regardless of how we achieved recovery, it is our responsibility as members of the recovery community to better inform ourselves (and others) of the other options out there rather than suggesting that our way is the only way. We live in a country where 45 million American families are affected by addiction. The statistics are… Continue reading More Than One Way to Recover: A Guide of Pathways
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"The 13th Step": Inside AA's Subculture Of Sexual Predation
“There are groups in AA where you could call it a meat market,” says one former AA board director. Sexual predation in Alcoholics Anonymous is a troubling and common occurrence, according to The Orange County Register. The “avalanche” of allegations against former Hollywood power players like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey “have been a horrifying reminder… Continue reading "The 13th Step": Inside AA's Subculture Of Sexual Predation
Farrah Fawcett's Son Blames Recent Arrest On Parents, Not Drugs
Redmond O’Neal claims his troubled life is a result of the expectations and attention placed on him for being the son of the famous couple. Redmond O’Neal, son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal, blames his recent arrest not on drug problems, but because of the pressure of having famous parents. After many speculated that… Continue reading Farrah Fawcett's Son Blames Recent Arrest On Parents, Not Drugs
Ambien Makers To Roseanne: Racism Is Not A Known Side Effect
Rosanne Barr blamed the sleep medication for a tweet where she compared a former White House aide to an ape. After an offensive tweet that cost TV star Roseanne Barr her rebooted show, she tried to lay the blame on the sleep aid Ambien. “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj,” read… Continue reading Ambien Makers To Roseanne: Racism Is Not A Known Side Effect
Neil Strauss' Evolution: From Pick-Up Artist to Relationship Expert
“Your relationship success has nothing to do with your partner, it’s really all about you and working on yourself…Until you do that you’ll always fall in love with the same kind of person.” Neil Strauss has an enviable list of accomplishments. A nine time best-selling author, he got his start as a music critic writing… Continue reading Neil Strauss' Evolution: From Pick-Up Artist to Relationship Expert
Montana Tribes To Feds: Help Our Community Fight Meth Addiction
Addiction has undermined the infrastructure of the reservation, says one tribal board executive. Native American tribes in Montana are asking the federal government to help them confront methamphetamine addiction in their communities, which they say is causing health consequences and putting many children in foster care. Members of the tribal executive board for the Fort… Continue reading Montana Tribes To Feds: Help Our Community Fight Meth Addiction
FDA Challenges Developers To Make Better Pain Treatment Devices
For an innovation challenge, the FDA is looking for devices that provide more benefits than opioids, with fewer risks. The Food and Drug Administration wants better options available for treating pain—and it is turning to developers for help. The FDA announced this week that it is running a new innovation challenge for medical devices that… Continue reading FDA Challenges Developers To Make Better Pain Treatment Devices
Older Americans Among "The Unseen" In The Opioid Epidemic
Opioid misuse nearly doubled for Americans older than 50 over a 12-year span. The focus of the opioid crisis tends to be on younger generations. But this could be problematic, as, according to the Washington Post, older generations are increasingly at risk to develop opioid use disorders. This is backed up by information from the… Continue reading Older Americans Among "The Unseen" In The Opioid Epidemic
Store That Sold Hemp Chews, CBD Oils For Pets Shuttered By E-Commerce Site
“We all know that it’s completely asinine that CBD is a controlled substance at all. It doesn’t even get you high, and it absolutely has medical value.” A couple of months ago, Shopify shuttered the account of Treatibles, a company that sells popular hemp chews and CBD oils for pets, claiming the company sold products… Continue reading Store That Sold Hemp Chews, CBD Oils For Pets Shuttered By E-Commerce Site
Former "Good Morning America” Anchor Details Gambling Addiction
The former weatherman wrote about his secret gambling addiction in his new book, “You Bet Your Life.” Erstwhile weatherman and Good Morning America host Spencer Christian pulled back the curtain on his struggles with gambling addiction—and his brush with the FBI, a close call that still wasn’t enough to break the habit. The long-time TV personality… Continue reading Former "Good Morning America” Anchor Details Gambling Addiction