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fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Mental health

Playboy twins say troubling experience with Hugh Hefner 'crumbled' their identities, led to substance abuse

The Shannon twins share their traumatic experiences at the Playboy mansion and the impact it had on their lives.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Writing

'It was truly awful' - Michelle Heaton reveals she almost lost her husband during alcoholism battle

Michelle Heaton recovered from addiction with the support of her husband, highlighting the importance of love and understanding during struggles.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Mental health

Playboy twins say troubling experience with Hugh Hefner 'crumbled' their identities, led to substance abuse

The Shannon twins share their traumatic experiences at the Playboy mansion and the impact it had on their lives.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Writing

'It was truly awful' - Michelle Heaton reveals she almost lost her husband during alcoholism battle

Michelle Heaton recovered from addiction with the support of her husband, highlighting the importance of love and understanding during struggles.
more#celebrity-life
#homelessness
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Renovation

Lawlessness at an abandoned Tenderloin hotel frustrates neighbors. A reverend wants to buy it.

The Civic Center Inn, once a budget hotel, closed in 2023 and now poses community issues like drug use and homelessness.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign helps others achieve '2nd chance at a 1st-class life'

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign supports its broader mission of helping those in need, exemplified through personal transformation stories.
fromMission Local
1 week ago
Renovation

Lawlessness at an abandoned Tenderloin hotel frustrates neighbors. A reverend wants to buy it.

The Civic Center Inn, once a budget hotel, closed in 2023 and now poses community issues like drug use and homelessness.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign helps others achieve '2nd chance at a 1st-class life'

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign supports its broader mission of helping those in need, exemplified through personal transformation stories.
more#homelessness
#mental-health
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

SAMHSA faces significant staff cuts, risking support for addiction recovery programs.
Local recovery groups like Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition report lost contact with federal support.
SF LGBT
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

New 'Because of Billy' Welling support group for grieving parents and siblings

Because of Billy is a bereavement support group addressing grief from suicide and addiction for parents and siblings.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Michael Jackson's daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson celebrates five years of sobriety from heroin and alcohol addiction, expressing gratitude for her recovery and newfound joy in life.
Writing
fromBig Think
7 months ago

The man that found purpose after losing his sight

Furniss' journey exemplifies how purpose and vision can transcend physical sight, showcasing redemption through creativity and resilience.
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Lost My Son to Addiction. No, Privilege Didn't Protect Him | The Walrus

The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre serves as a pivotal space for addiction recovery, symbolizing hope and celebration of sobriety.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

40 celebrities who have been open about their sobriety

Bradley Cooper and Jamie Campbell Bower share insights on overcoming addiction and the importance of sobriety in their lives and careers.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

SAMHSA faces significant staff cuts, risking support for addiction recovery programs.
Local recovery groups like Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition report lost contact with federal support.
SF LGBT
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

New 'Because of Billy' Welling support group for grieving parents and siblings

Because of Billy is a bereavement support group addressing grief from suicide and addiction for parents and siblings.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Michael Jackson's daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson celebrates five years of sobriety from heroin and alcohol addiction, expressing gratitude for her recovery and newfound joy in life.
Writing
fromBig Think
7 months ago

The man that found purpose after losing his sight

Furniss' journey exemplifies how purpose and vision can transcend physical sight, showcasing redemption through creativity and resilience.
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Lost My Son to Addiction. No, Privilege Didn't Protect Him | The Walrus

The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre serves as a pivotal space for addiction recovery, symbolizing hope and celebration of sobriety.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

40 celebrities who have been open about their sobriety

Bradley Cooper and Jamie Campbell Bower share insights on overcoming addiction and the importance of sobriety in their lives and careers.
more#mental-health
#criminal-justice
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Man caught with cocaine in camper van avoids conviction after 'turning his life around' and helping others in addiction recovery

Darren Kane's life transformation led to no conviction after drug possession due to significant progress in recovery and community support.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Man caught with cocaine in camper van avoids conviction after 'turning his life around' and helping others in addiction recovery

Darren Kane's life transformation led to no conviction after drug possession due to significant progress in recovery and community support.
more#criminal-justice
#supervised-consumption-sites
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

9 Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says | CBC News

Ontario is closing nine supervised consumption sites despite a court injunction allowing temporary operation.
The sites will transition into new homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hubs for increased funding.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Lawyers to return to court Monday in supervised consumption site legal challenge | CBC News

Ontario judge calls lawyers back to court regarding the constitutionality of a new law banning consumption sites near schools.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

9 Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says | CBC News

Ontario is closing nine supervised consumption sites despite a court injunction allowing temporary operation.
The sites will transition into new homelessness and addiction recovery treatment hubs for increased funding.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Lawyers to return to court Monday in supervised consumption site legal challenge | CBC News

Ontario judge calls lawyers back to court regarding the constitutionality of a new law banning consumption sites near schools.
more#supervised-consumption-sites
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Ontario opens homelessness and addiction hubs, replacing consumption sites near schools and daycares | CBC News

Ontario opens HART Hubs to replace supervised drug consumption sites, focusing on recovery and treatment for addiction.
#substance-abuse
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s battle with addiction influences his approach to health and wellness, particularly in his proposed strategies for tackling substance abuse in America.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Matt Dorsey attacks us on Twitter about harm reduction and the city's priorities - 48 hills

The shift in drug policy away from harm reduction towards abstinence-based recovery is contentious, promoting debates on effective strategies for combating substance use.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s battle with addiction influences his approach to health and wellness, particularly in his proposed strategies for tackling substance abuse in America.
from48 hills
1 month ago
NYC politics

Matt Dorsey attacks us on Twitter about harm reduction and the city's priorities - 48 hills

The shift in drug policy away from harm reduction towards abstinence-based recovery is contentious, promoting debates on effective strategies for combating substance use.
more#substance-abuse
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Revolutionary NYC program for addicts has fatal overdoses plummeting

The 'Hotspotting' treatment program significantly reduces opioid overdose deaths among participants on Staten Island.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Are Change and Motivation Really a Merry-Go-Round?

Motivation is critical for initiating and sustaining change.
Long-term change is supported by positive reinforcement, not punishment.
Recognize that the process of change is personal and unpredictable.
#parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Writing

I often chose alcohol over my kids. I'm still learning to forgive myself after years of sobriety.

Recovery from addiction involves not just self-forgiveness, but also rebuilding trust and relationships with loved ones.
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago
Writing

The Talk

Becoming a parent spurred the author to confront his past as an addict and make significant life changes.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Olivia Munn staged mini-intervention for John Mulaney, still randomly drug tests him after rehab stint

Olivia Munn has significantly supported John Mulaney's sobriety journey, implementing measures like drug testing to maintain his recovery.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Writing

I often chose alcohol over my kids. I'm still learning to forgive myself after years of sobriety.

Recovery from addiction involves not just self-forgiveness, but also rebuilding trust and relationships with loved ones.
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago
Writing

The Talk

Becoming a parent spurred the author to confront his past as an addict and make significant life changes.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Olivia Munn staged mini-intervention for John Mulaney, still randomly drug tests him after rehab stint

Olivia Munn has significantly supported John Mulaney's sobriety journey, implementing measures like drug testing to maintain his recovery.
more#parenting
#harm-reduction
fromMission Local
6 months ago
SF politics

District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reduction

Harm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

9 Ontario supervised drug consumption sites set to close under new law will become treatment hubs | CBC News

Ontario transitions supervised consumption sites to addiction recovery hubs, shifting focus from harm reduction policies.
The province plans to allocate $378 million for new treatment hubs and supportive housing units.
fromMission Local
6 months ago
SF politics

District 5 supe candidates discuss harm reduction

Harm reduction strategies in San Francisco aim to save lives while addressing addiction, despite recent setbacks in support services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

9 Ontario supervised drug consumption sites set to close under new law will become treatment hubs | CBC News

Ontario transitions supervised consumption sites to addiction recovery hubs, shifting focus from harm reduction policies.
The province plans to allocate $378 million for new treatment hubs and supportive housing units.
more#harm-reduction
fromCageside Press
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Retired Bellator Star Brennan Ward Inks Deal with BKFC

Brennan Ward transitions from MMA to BareKnuckle boxing, demonstrating resilience after overcoming personal struggles with addiction.
#personal-growth
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

13 Formerly Estranged Siblings And Kids Are Sharing How And Why They Fixed The Broken Relationship

Many individuals find a path to mend estranged relationships through personal growth, accountability, and family counseling.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Writing

My Church Told Me I Needed Sex Addicts Anonymous. Here's What Happened When I Went.

Navigating recovery from addiction can involve emotional challenges and resistance to guidance, highlighting the complexity of personal growth.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Writing

13 Formerly Estranged Siblings And Kids Are Sharing How And Why They Fixed The Broken Relationship

Many individuals find a path to mend estranged relationships through personal growth, accountability, and family counseling.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Writing

My Church Told Me I Needed Sex Addicts Anonymous. Here's What Happened When I Went.

Navigating recovery from addiction can involve emotional challenges and resistance to guidance, highlighting the complexity of personal growth.
more#personal-growth
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Opportunity to Make Amends': Hunter Biden Says He'll Never Take The Clemency' He's Been Given For Granted' After Dad Issues Full Pardon

President Biden pardoned Hunter Biden, citing unfair prosecutions as politically motivated, while Hunter expressed remorse and a commitment to recovery.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Writing

The Best New Movies of October 2024

The Outrun presents an original perspective on addiction recovery, avoiding typical plot pitfalls and showcasing a nuanced performance by Saoirse Ronan.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
East Bay (California)

Ben Affleck's next girlfriend must be sober or in recovery after tough' Jennifer Lopez split: report

Ben Affleck is focused on dating sober individuals after recognizing the importance of his own sobriety following a tumultuous marriage.
fromKqed
6 months ago
Medicine

California's Native Americans Can Soon Get Traditional Healing Covered by Medi-Cal | KQED

Medi-Cal is now covering traditional healing practices for Native Americans to assist with addiction recovery.
Writing
fromPolygon
6 months ago

Kristian Nairn says World of Warcraft helped him beat a serious drug habit

Kristian Nairn's memoir combines stories from his Game of Thrones acting career and personal struggles, notably his journey to overcome addiction with the help of gaming.
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago
Music

The Libertines review: Pete Doherty and Carl Barat have a fine old time of it in fabled Dublin venue

Pete Doherty's return to performing is a remarkable comeback given his past struggles with addiction and health challenges.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
London music

Phish to play 3 concerts at Albany's MVP Arena in October. Get tickets

Phish will hold three concerts in Albany, NY this October, benefitting addiction recovery.
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