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THE SPOOKY TIMES [View Full eBulletin Here]( Oct. 29, 2024 | Vol. 12 | No. 11 | Since 2013 [Home]( Mail]( This is what happens on Kensington Ave., EVERY DAY! [STUNNING video]( The scourge of Addiction in broad daylight. [CONTINUE@FB]( Under an L.A. Freeway: A Psychiatric Rescue Mission Oct. 22, 2024 - Mr. Ziegler’s friendship “is something that I feel I don’t deserve,” Yoh said. In a Los Angeles parking lot, a psychiatrist named Shayan Rab was seeing his third patient, a man he knew as Yoh. Yoh lived in the underpass, his back pressed against the wall, a few feet from the rush of cars exiting the freeway. [photos@NYTimes]( Drugmakers Kill Volunteers in Alzheimer’s Trials [audio]( Oct. 23, 2024 - Eisai told everyone they would be given a genetic test, but the results would remain secret. An autopsy showed that the drug’s side effects led to her death. Her final hours were spent thrashing so violently that nurses had to tie her down. Another volunteer died, and more than 100 others suffered brain bleeding or swelling. [@NYTimes]( Louise Stanger: Person of the Week  Oct. 29, 2024 - Dr. Louise Stanger is a clinician interventionist, author, and thought leader in the behavioral health and addiction treatments industry. She is the Founder of All About Interventions. She has performed thousands of interventions, and gives presentations on mental health, trauma, addiction... [CONTINUE@AddictionRecoveryeBulletin]( Gambling Is a Global ‘threat to public health’ Oct. 25, 2024 - Worldwide, nearly 450 million adults participate in what’s called “risk gambling,” which can impact finances, mental health, relationships and work, in the report, based on a review and analysis of prior gambling studies.[CONTINUE@USAToday]( Eddie Van Halen’s Prescription Pill Addiction: Made Him ‘Feel Like Superman’ Oct. 18, 2024 - Alex Van Halen is shedding light on his brother Eddie Van Halen’s addiction. In his first interview since Eddie’s death, he explained that the guitarist, became addicted to prescribed steroid pills after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor in the years before his death in 2020. He was 65. [CONTINUE@USMagazine]( Colin Farrell’s Journey With His Son October 19, 2024 - The older son of Colin Farrell struggles with a rare genetic disorder. In his latest interview, the actor admitted that it was thanks to him that he gave up substances and began to live in sobriety. He remains one of the most renowned actors in Hollywood. [CONTINUE@MSN]( Josh Brolin Praises Robert Downey Jr.’s Sobriety Oct. 19, 2024 - The show stars Downey, 59. Brolin wrote alongside a selfie with Downey and other industry pals, “Thanks, Downey, for continuing to find the most soul challenging roads in sobriety,” he wrote. “You are a pinnacle of the power of example of how to ultimately best live what this life can provide. Love you, pal." [CONTINUE@People]( Tom Holland Named One of His Non-Alcoholic Beers After Zendaya’s Dog, Not Her Kitty Oct. 26, 2024 - One version is called Noon Wheat, which some may recognize as Zendaya’s dog. Noon is Zendaya’s adorable pup who even has his own Instagram. Holland has been open with his sobriety, saying that he decided to quit drinking altogether after he struggled to do “Dry January” in 2022. [CONTINUE@TeenVogue]( Dr. Gabor Maté with Theo Von [video]( Oct. 15, 2023 - Dr. Gabor Maté joins Theo to talk about his studies on trauma and how it affects our lives & relationships, his experiences leading Ayahuasca ceremonies, and why he thinks our culture is dealing with an epidemic of loneliness. [CONTINUE@YouTube]( America’s Embrace of Marijuana Oct. 24, 2024 - Today, conservative states are considering the policy — including North Dakota, South Dakota and Florida, through ballot initiatives this November. Both presidential contenders now favor legalization. Kamala Harris confirmed her support this month. The shift was unusually quick for American politics. [CONTINUE@NYTimes]( Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie [video]( 50,272,624 views - June 17, 2022 - As featured in Netflix’s series Stranger Things, season 4. [CONTINUE@YouTube]( Matthew Perry's Sister Breaks Silence  Oct. 24, 2024 -  Perry's younger sister, Caitlin Morrison, 43, and his stepfather Keith Morrison, 77, have broken their silence nearly one year after the star's tragic passing.  The 'best thing' Matthew taught Caitlin was 'that no matter how many times you fail, you haven't failed until you stop trying.’ [CONTINUE@DailyMail]( ‘Serious Problems’ with Addiction Treatment in California [audio]( Oct. 25, 2025 - Big addiction treatment “campuses” aren’t allowed in residential neighborhoods without special permits. But providers in California get around that by clustering many small homes together — one treating 30 users at a pop! — and regulators haven’t raised an eyebrow. [CONTINUE@DailyBulletin]( Orange County, CA Has Over 460 Treatment Facilities [video]( Oct. 25, 2024 - According to ChatGPT, Orange County, California, has a significant concentration of drug treatment facilities due to the high demand for addiction services. Estimates indicate over 460 treatment centers, making Orange County a central hub within the state for addiction treatment and rehabilitation services. [CONTINUE@NBC]( Oral Sex and Throat Cancer Linked Oct. 21, 2024 - There has been a large rise in a specific type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal cancer. HPV is sexually transmitted and the main risk factor is the number of lifetime sexual partners, especially oral sex. Those with six or more lifetime oral-sex partners are 8.5 times more likely...[CONTINUE@ScienceAlert]( ‘Still Here’ by Sherri Lewis Oct. 2024 - "I celebrated my 70th birthday this year! I was as excited as a child the night before. I made it! I’m not dead! April 12th is the anniversary of my receiving my HIV diagnosis in 1987, it was then considered a death sentence. As a newlywed in 1987, I only got tested to get a clean bill of health so I could get pregnant." [@AIDSMonument]( YouTuber Sober for 1,000 Days. He ‘did not expect’ this! [video]( Oct. 25, 2024 - Clark Kegley felt a whole host of physical benefits, which included: better sleep, greater mental clarity, and no longer experiencing ‘hangxiety’. The YouTuber felt like he had more spare time after going sober, able to re-discover his hobbies as things now ‘became more enjoyable.' [CONTINUE@LADBible]( ‘Dracula’ Star Exaggerated Drug Addiction Oct. 26, 2024 - Bela Lugosi, who made his mark as Dracula in Hollywood, insisted to reporters he battled a crippling addiction to drugs for over two decades — but one author claimed he “deliberately exaggerated” his story for a heartbreaking reason. [CONTINUE@NYPost]( Electrifying Your Brain At Home To Treat Depression Oct. 21, 2024 - A headset that applies a small electric current to the brain can be used at home as an “efficient and safe” treatment for depression, a study has found. People with depression who used the device, which can be worn while sitting on the sofa, were more than twice as likely to report the improvement. [CONTINUE@TheTimes]( Use Psilocybin to Halt Relapse in Opioid Addicts? Oct. 18, 2024 - The trial, led by Imperial College London, will focus on whether psilocybin – the active compound in magic mushrooms – combined with psychological support, can help to prevent relapse in people who have been addicted to opioids. [CONTINUE@Imperial]( 12 Signs Your Partner Is Hiding Their Alcoholism Oct. 23, 2024 - Warning: This article contains discussion of alcoholism which some readers may find distressing. So what signs can you look out for that could indicate that someone close to you that you may live with, like your partner, is an alcoholic? There are 12 main things to keep an eye out for..[CONTINUE@LADBible]( Therapist Helps Loved Ones Battling Addiction [video]( Oct. 24, 2024 - According to the American Hospital Association, only 6% of the 46 million Americans with substance abuse issues get the treatment they need. Clinical therapist Michael McCallum from Oxford explains how you can help the people in your life get the support they need. [CONTINUE@ActionNews5]( New Book: “7 Secret Pillars of Sobriety” Oct. 23, 2024 - Tim Murphy’s sobriety was anything but ordinary. Murphy has transformed personal pain into a powerful, life-changing protocol. His story is about reinventing recovery and offering hope to those who haven’t found success with conventional programs. [CONTINUE@Newswires]( Jackie’s Tearful Emotional Addiction Confession [audio]( Oct. 23, 2024 - Jackie O has broken down in tears on her radio show as she revealed she secretly went to rehab to treat a years-long drug addiction. [CONTINUE@YouTube]( Singer Carnie Wilson Speaks Of Her Addiction [audio]( Oct. 26, 2024 - Carnie Wilson has had a great deal of fame in her life. She co-founded the pop music trio Wilson Phillips with her sister Wendy, and is the daughter of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Wilson, a wife and mother of two daughters, said she was there to speak from her heart. “My heart is so full tonight.” [CONTINUE@TheMorningJournal]( Blac Chyna Reminded Someone She’s Sober After Being Offered Alcohol On Live Broadcast Oct. 28, 2024 - Angela was on a social media live when the person approached her off-camera with a drink. “I don’t drink,” she replied. “I made up my mind on September 14, 2022 that I was done with the alcohol. This process is not easy but I did it, [and] I plan on continuing practicing sobriety.”[CONTINUE@BuzzFeed]( Virginia Filmmaker’s New Take On Opioid Epidemic [audio]( Oct. 26, 2024 - Attorney Paul Farrell Jr. gives a tour of his hometown, Huntington, West Virginia. “There’s been a slow decay.” he says. “Certainly the coal industry has had its challenges. I think it was the perfect storm with a lack of employment, a ton of prescription opiates, and once that demon got a hold of its victims, you can’t come out of it!” [@WVTF]( Jack Jones Jan. 14, 1938 – Oct. 23, 2024 What are you doing the rest of your life? [video]( 369,121 views - Jan 31, 2014 - Jack Jones, Dies at 86. Once pegged as an heir to Frank Sinatra, the son of Allan Jones and Irene Hervey also had hits with “Lollipops and Roses,” “The Impossible Dream” and “Call Me Irresponsible." [CONTINUE@YouTube](   Were you forwarded this email? [Sign up 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](