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Have you seen this? [View Full eBulletin Here]( Oct. 22, 2024 | Vol. 12 | No. 10 | Since 2013 [Home]( Mail]( Liam Payne Entertained Two Prostitutes Before Plunge [VIDEO]( 18, 2024 - The 25-year-olds, whom Payne met through an “escort” website, told local law enforcement that they “drank alcohol” with the musician at his hotel before getting into an argument about payment and leaving roughly an hour before his fatal plunge, [more@NYPOST]( The Benefits of Sober October  Oct. 16, 2024 - WHOOP members who participated in the January Jumpstart Challenge Try Dry Plan last year experienced a 7% improvement in HRV, a 9.6% decrease in RHR, and a 4% improvement in Recovery after avoiding alcohol for one month. [@WHOOP]( Actor Tom Holland On Sobriety Journey and His Non-Alcoholic Beer Oct. 17, 2024 - Best known for playing the superhero [Spider-Man]( in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Holland said then that he had not had an alcoholic drink in 18 months and that quitting alcohol was “the best thing I’ve ever done”. [CONTINUE@StraitsTimes](   I’m a Doctor: NEVER Drink Diet Sodas 1. Increased risk of heart attack and stroke. 2. Increased risk of kidney disease. 3. Disrupts the gut biome. 4. Can increase cravings.[Dr. Saurabh Sethi]( a California-based GI doctor and popular healthcare influencer, was asked whether diet soda is a “healthier alternative” to regular soda. It’s a hard no! [CONTINUE@NYPost]( Froot Loops Is The Worst Cereal in US Oct. 17, 2024 The morning meal contains one cup of sugar per serving. The worst offending dye is Red 40, which has been banned in several European countries for its link cancer.[Eva Mendes]( has demanded the removal of ‘harmful’ food dyes which contain red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 6, and butylated hydroxytoluene. [CONTINUE@DailyMail]( Tea May Reduce Your Dementia Risk (thank God) September 18, 2024 - “Our findings show that consuming six additional servings of flavonoid-rich foods per day, in particular berries, and [tea]( was associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia.” Tea, though? I reckon we’re safe to keep that one in our routine. [CONTINUE@HuffPost]( Jessica Gorton: Person of the Week Oct. 22, 2024 - Jessica has worked in recovery for over 6 years, and has a Social Work degree from Chapman University, as well as her Drug/Alcohol Counselor Certificate. She's worked at The Betty Ford Center and Michaels House and enjoys helping others and loves working at Discovery Behavioral Health. [@AddictionRecoveryeBulletin]( Weight Loss Drugs Could Help With Alcohol and Opioid Addiction [CBS Video]( Oct. 17, 2024 - “These drugs are working on the brain, and we don’t know what the long term effects are." "We don’t know what the risks in the long term for cancer would be,” she said. “We know that there are risks of pancreatitis, gallbladder issues, kidney issues, and there are some reports of suicidal thoughts.” [CONTINUE@CBSNews]( Teen Smoking Drops to Lowest Level in 25 Years Oct. 17, 2024 - There was a 20% drop in the estimated number of middle and high school students who recently used at least one tobacco product, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches and [hookahs](. The number went from 2.8 million last year to 2.25 million this year—lowest since the survey began in 1999. [CONTINUE@APNews]( Mom Pleads Guilty In Fentanyl Death of 3-Year-Old Daughter Oct. 15, 2024 - Authorities said a small plastic bag that contained two blue round pills with a monogram [“M”]( half of an oval pill were discovered on the bed. An analysis of the pills determined that they contained multiple drugs, including fentanyl and [Alprazolam]( ingredient in Xanax. [CONTINUE@WashingtonPost]( Woman Quits Beer After 18-Hour Bender [video]( Oct. 15, 2024 - After an 18-hour bender that finished at 9am, the “beer fear and anxiety” got too much, and Jessie Hallett knew she had to quit drinking. For more than a decade, weeks would go by without a day of sobriety - but now the 29-year-old realized she had a problem, and may not make it to Christmas if she didn’t stop. [CONTINUE@BBC]( 8 Women Share Why They Finally Decided To Get Sober [video]( Oct. 16, 2024 - ‘Like many who struggle with addiction, my wake-up call came in the form of a series of unfortunate events. ‘This is a problem,’ rather than one single event,’ says Dani D., 34, who’s been sober for seven years. Dani’s story echoes that of many alcoholics: The drinking was fun, until it wasn’t. [CONTINUE@WomensHealth]( Anti-social Personality Tied to Alcohol and Drug Misuse Oct. 13, 2024 - Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by traits such as manipulativeness, impulsivity, irritability, and a lack of remorse. People with this disorder often struggle with a variety of behavioral issues, including substance use disorders, which encompass problematic use of substances ...like ... [CONTINUE@PsyPost]( Harris Pledges to Help Black Men by Legalizing Marijuana Oct. 14, 2024 - According to FBI data, law enforcement agencies made roughly 217,000 arrests for marijuana-related offenses last year. Black Americans, make up 13.7% of the U.S. population, and 29% of drug arrests. Research also shows Black Americans are convicted at higher rates, and given longer sentences. [CONTINUE@TheDailyBeast]( ‘Step 1’ A Raw Exploration of Sobriety [audio]( Aug. 2024 - Johnny Polygon’s latest release, “Step 1,” is a profound and transformative hip-hop track marking a pivotal moment in his career. This compelling song delves into the critical first step of his 12-step recovery process, admitting powerlessness over drugs and alcohol. [CONTINUE@Patch]( Liam Payne Was Open About Addiction October 17, 2024 - The One Direction singer-songwriter was found dead after falling from his third-floor balcony of a hotel in [Buenos Aires, Argentina.]( In a statement, the police added they were called to the hotel where they were notified of an “aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol.” [CONTINUE@USAToday]( National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26 Oct. 16, 2024 - If you have any unused prescriptions, there’s an opportunity to dispose of them on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event prevents drug misuse and protects the environment. Last year, DEA’s event removed almost 600,000 pounds of old prescription medications. [CONTINUE@DEADiversion]( Arsenal Legend’s Sad Reality of 44 Days Non-Stop Boozing Oct. 13, 2024 - Tony Adams battled alcoholism and did jail time for a drunk-driving offense after he hit a wall while at four times the legal limit. Even a stint behind bars did little to curb his addiction. “The denial was really strong, and the consequences too, but even a spell in prison didn’t stop me drinking. [CONTINUE@Mirror]( 17 Students Treated at Middle School in[Studio City]( ‘Possible Overdoses’ [video]( Oct. 17, 2024 - As she stood outside her school, sixth-grader Ariana Arcos was near tears, and with her lip quivering. Meanwhile, 7th-grader Sophia Lieva explained “People took edibles and got really sick.” “There were a lot of people throwing up and yeah…all of sudden there were fire trucks, ambulances and police. I was scared.” [CONTINUE@Fox]( The $5 Miracle Pill Hailed As ‘Ozempic for drinking’ Oct. 15, 2024 - It’s praised for helping people cut down their alcohol consumption. The medication in question is [naltrexone]( which is primarily used to manage alcohol use or opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and feelings of euphoria associated with substance use disorder. [CONTINUE@Independent]( Lunden Roberts: My Life Inside Hunter Biden’s Addiction [video]( Sept. 2024 - She is a mother, author, and financial officer from Batesville, AR. Her all-star basketball career culminated at Arkansas State University, where she was a McDonalds All-American Nominee shooting guard and studied criminal justice and psychology.[CONTINUE@YouTube]( Mother Sues Dayton Police After Daughter Dies of Overdose Oct. 9, 2024 - Her mother says police did not properly investigate her daughter’s death. But police reports suggest a detective spent months speaking to witnesses and staking out the home where she died to try to find out what happened. Michelle Sanchez, 38, died on Sept. 17, 2022. [CONTINUE@DaytonDailyNews]( How Global Warming May Affect Addiction Recovery [video]( Oct. 16, 2024 - Elizabeth Bowen, PhD describes how climate change threatens physical and mental health — an effect that may be severe for individuals in recovery who have health conditions or mental health challenges. About 38% of people in the U.S. with a substance use disorder also have a mental health diagnosis.[CONTINUE@Buffalo]( Tapering Off Methadone in Just Two Years and 13 Rehabs Oct. 15, 2024 - "Since early 2023, I’ve been surfing my way across what feels like every New Jersey substance use disorder treatment facility that takes Medicaid. In that time I’ve worked my way down from 140 mg methadone per day to 60 mg. I’m about to check into lucky number 13, and hopefully jump to buprenorphine." [CONTINUE@FilterMag]( The 10 Best Books for Understanding the Opioid Crisis Oct. 18, 2024 - Healthcare is more about profit than healing. We are barely beginning to understand the full scope of the devastation wrought by the corporate pharmaceutical companies who prioritized stock price over pain relief and tore apart generations of American families. [CONTINUE@LitHub]( Former Ohio Doctor’s Part In Opioid Epidemic Detailed In New Book Oct. 18, 2024 - Paul Volkman operated two pain clinics in southeastern Ohio and was eventually convicted of drug offenses and is currently in federal prison. His story is outlined in the book[“Prescription for Pain: How a Once-Promising Doctor Became the ‘Pill Mill Killer’”]( by Philip Eil. [CONTINUE@WCHS]( Drug Overdose Deaths Fall For 6 Months Straight Oct. 18, 2024 - “This is the largest recorded reduction in overdose deaths.” “And the sixth consecutive month of reported decreases in predicted 12-month total numbers of drug overdose deaths.” It’s the first time since 2021 that the number of drug overdose deaths for a 12-month period fell below 100,000, to 98,820.[CONTINUE@NBCNews]( Rehab Employee Accused of Sexual Assault [Video Only]( Oct. 17, 2024 - The patients assaulted are also blaming the center for hiring someone who they say had a previous criminal history.[CONTINUE@11Alive]( Cops Say Fentanyl, Heroin Seized in LA was Enough to Kill 11 Million People [video]( Oct. 17, 2024 - More than 50 pounds of powdered fentanyl and nine pounds of black tar heroin was seized in South Los Angeles. Narcotics investigators were working a case near downtown LA on Wednesday...[CONTINUE@CBSNews]( One Direction - You & I [video]( 616,788,661 views - Apr 18, 2014 – I figured it out - I figured it out from black and white - Seconds and hours - Maybe they had to take some time... [CONTINUE@YouTube](   [Please share this. Help us to spread good news, important news, and entertaining news. NEWS YOU CAN USE! Thank you! SUBSCRIBE HERE]( [Home]( Mail]( [Visit our website]( Addiction Recovery eBulletin | PO Box 1745 | Studio City, CA 91614 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( [Constant Contact](