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THIS IS IT! [View Full eBulletin Here]( July 23, 2024 | Vol. 11 | No. 49 | Since 2013 [Home]( Mail]( Why Fentanyl Users Are Bent Over July 17, 2024 - He has used fentanyl for about a year and a half and has found himself in that extreme bent-over position countless times. For him the drug was the only way he could get relief for his injured back and hernia. “That’s the only way you get relief,” he said of the drug. [CONTINUE@SFChronicle]( 3-Year-Old Twins DEAD from Fentanyl-Laced Drugs July 16, 2024 - “These innocent boys reportedly came into contact with fentanyl, an opioid that has wreaked havoc across our communities.”  Jestice James, 22, is charged with two counts of murder and two counts of child abuse in the deaths of her sons, Josiah and Jestine… [CONTINUE@LATimes]( From Alcoholism to Jesus Christ - Will Matt Talbot Become a Saint? July 14, 2024 - Friar Thomas, one of the Salesian priests who ministers at the [Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Dublin,]( Ireland where Talbot is buried, says that many people grappling with alcoholism or drug addiction continue to come to Talbot’s tomb to pray nearly 100 years after his death. [More@CatholicLeader]( Jewish Man Befriended Nazis in Jail During Addiction Battle [video]( July 13, 2024 - Jared Klickstein wanted to go to jail. After years of experiencing homelessness and suffering from addiction, he says he thought time in a cage would help him kick his physical dependence on heroin. He says the first person he met behind bars was a man with a swastika tattoo on his face. [CONTINUE@YouTube]( Watching HBO’s ‘Teen Torture, Inc. July 16, 2024 - “Teen Torture, Inc.” is the latest documentary aimed at exposing alleged abuses within the massive “troubled teen” industry, which caters to parents and state agencies desperate to find help for struggling teenagers. The HBO miniseries with[Paris Hilton]( features programs that are based in Utah. [CONTINUE@SLTrib]( Doctors Reluctant to Treat Addiction July 17, 2024 - Around 66% of studies cited negative social influences – or beliefs about public and community acceptance of addiction care – while 56% of studies cited fear of harming the patient-physician relationship as deterrents for physicians to intervene in addiction.  [CONTINUE@NIDA](     Sobriety Advocate & Herbalist Overcomes Homelessness July 13, 2024 - Valerie Wiener is following her dream by choosing a healing path as an herbalist. Also known as Mother Wanderer Earth Medicine, she says, “I’m a huge sobriety advocate and I’m very open about my story.” After struggling with addiction and living as a homeless person, she started on a new path of sobriety ... [CONTINUE@NewsMirror]( Kyle Richards Has 2 Years Sober ‘I feel strong’ [video]( July 19, 2024 - “I want to wake up every day feeling my best. Mentally & physically strong enough to face whatever comes my way,” she wrote. [Richards]( ended her post by saying she’s grateful for strangers telling her she has inspired them to quit drinking, saying that “makes me happy and inspires me in return.” [CONTINUE@ABCNews]( Selma Blair Kicked Off Plane Before Embracing Sobriety July 17, 2024 - It ultimately led the actress to get sober — a decision that she says led her to an MS diagnosis — which she shared publicly in 2018. “I wouldn’t have been able to be diagnosed with MS unless I was sober. I wouldn’t be a good mom unless I was sober. I self-medicated,” she admitted. [CONTINUE@Fox]( Which Youngish Celebrities are Sober?  July 15, 2024 - Whether you’re giving up the grog for a mid-year health reset or in solidarity with a loved one struggling with their own substance abuse issue or sobriety journey. Luckily, a surprising number of celebrities have walked the path to sobriety, openly sharing how and why they… [CONTINUE@Body+Soul](     Harry Styles & Stevie Nicks Celebrate with Non-Alcoholic Beer [video]( July 13, 2024 - The Fleetwood Mac singer put on a lavish backstage spread for the former [One Direction]( star which included a number of sweet treats, booze-free drinks and herbal tea. Harry, 30, joined Stevie, 76, as she paid an emotional tribute to late bandmate Christine McVie ... [@DailyMail]( Back From Depths of Addiction – Andre Petroski Dominates July 14, 2024 - “I really have been through so much (adversity) in my life, with the drugs and substance abuse, going through treatment and getting arrested. If I don’t wake up and have to go find $10 to get high, then I’m winning at life.” [CONTINUE@DenverPost]( [Drunk]( Ingrid Andress Singing Botched National Anthem IS Going to Rehab, she says yea, yea yea [video]( July 16, 2024 - “I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said in a statement on social media. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That was not me last night. I apologize to[MLB,]( the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition. I’ll let y’all know how rehab is I hear it’s super fun.” [@NYPost](     Housing First – Sober Living Next July 14, 2024 - Every reasonable person agrees that addiction is a prevalent challenge among the homeless population, whether they base that judgment on scientific research or on the experience of walking the streets of California communities. But there is a sharp disagreement about how to respond to this reality… [CONTINUE@SFChronicle]( Scientist Takes a Psychedelic – Watches His Brain ‘Fall Apart’ [audio]( July 18, 2024 - Dr. Nico Dosenbach had scanned his own brain dozens of times. But this was the first time he’d taken a high dose of psilocybin, before sliding into the MRI tunnel. The results suggest the [drugs]( by disrupting certain brain networks, especially one that helps people form a sense of space, time and self. [@NPR]( Joe Manganiello On Taking High Dose of [LSD]( Before Getting Sober July 16, 2024 - He has been showcasing his talents in front of the camera for over two decades. The True Blood star’s personal life has become an increasingly hot topic, and in a new interview the actor opened up about some illuminating past experiences and valuable lessons he’s taken from them. [CONTINUE@MensJournal]( How Going Sober Saved My University Experience July 13, 2024 - I did not have one distinct reason for going sober, but upon reflection, it can be attributed to numerous factors that were affecting my mental health and my university work. In hindsight, I was drinking as a form of escapism…  [CONTINUE@TheBoar]( Carrie Bates: Olympian, Alcoholic, Advocate July 12, 2024 - Bates won three Olympic gold medals in the pool at the 1984 games. At the time, she was just 16 years old. However, things turned very quickly. “The first time I remember drinking for the sole reason of not feeling was after the 1988 Olympic Trials when I didn’t make that team.” [CONTINUE@NBC2]( Swiss Official Alarmed Over Boozy Drinking Culture In Parliament July 12, 2024 - “In the restaurant in the Federal Palace, people drink at almost any time of day. Anyone who doesn’t drink is an oddity.” the councillor added. He has suggested that the Swiss parliament has an alcohol problem, because some representatives are known to be heavy alcoholics. [CONTINUE@IamExpat]( The Root Cause of Addiction and a Path Forward July 14, 2024 - “There is so much more to see in a drop of water than can be seen by the naked eye. The heavens above have an immensity that cannot even be comprehended by the naked eye. There is so much more to addiction than can be expressed by words alone.” I have been a psychiatrist for over 30 years. [CONTINUE@FatherhoodChannel]( Is Social Media the New Smoking? July 14, 2024 - The parallels between social media and smoking are striking. Both began as widely accepted societal habits before their negative impacts became apparent. In the same way that smoking was once ubiquitous and glamorized, social media influencers and highlight reels of a perfect ... [CON@Techopedia]( Eminem Slays Alter Ego On New Album July 12, 2024 - It’s his 12th studio album,[“The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce),]( Eminem lands the proverbial death blow amid 19 tracks – including three skits and a scene-setting opening – with his trademark combination of rhyme-dropping dexterity, decidedly un-politically-correct references and crass humor. [CONTINUE@USAToday]( The Unlikely Beginning of a Addiction Memoir  July 15, 2024 - At a bar in Mexico City, Dartmouth’s Devin Corey found himself explaining his recently completed memoir manuscript to a lifelong friend and their colleague when a woman walks in appearing intoxicated and passes out on a sofa. “I realized this woman was overdosing,” he said. [CONTINUE@Dartmouth]( She Kept Digging, Literally! July 15, 2024 - Melody Marr likes to give her testimony with individuals in jail, and she has been invited to speak at churches and rehab facilities. She has a down-to-earth, conversational tone resonating with audiences looking to improve their lives. She credits God for the opportunities she has to witness others through her life… [CONTINUE@ABPP]( The Soul Survivors Sober Home July 16, 2024 - Soul Survivors Living Foundation is a home for veterans, the homeless, and those fighting addictions, turning women who are struggling into women who are survivors. “I realized my life was a hot mess and I had to get my stuff together,” said Survivor home resident Krista. [CONTINUE@News9]( This ‘Cheers’ Actor Struggled With Alcoholism July 17, 2024 - Mr. Grammer’s father was shot to death when the actor was only 13 years old. He had two half-brothers who were eaten by sharks in a scuba-diving accident. His sister was abducted, sexually assaulted, and ultimately killed by a spree killer. He had to identify her body, notifying his grief-stricken mother afterward. [@WideOpenCountry]( Neil Young - Needle And The Damage Done [LIVE]( 1972 - 25,099,259 views Neil Young is a singer-songwriter renowned for his hits “Harvest Moon,” “Needle And The Damage Done,” “Rockin’ In The Free World,” and “Mr. Soul.” He worked with artists like Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin — amassing billions of global streams and inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” twice. [CONTINUE@YouTube]( Our 11th year - For Smart People Every Tuesday & Friday . [CONTINUE@MEDIA KIT]( Nurse Says Mucinex Overdose Sparked Satanic Hallucinations July 11, 2024 - Child-protective workers would later allege the evidence showed Tagge not only held onto the child while hallucinating, but shook the child while screaming, “Jesus is the answer,” an allegation Tagge denied. By all accounts, the child was not physically injured. [CONTINUE@IowaCapitalDispatch]( Bob Newhart – Legendary Comedian, Passes at 94  July 18, 2024 – Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94. [CONTINUE@CNN]( [STOP IT! Bob Newhart VIDEO](   [***If this was sent to you by a friend, please]( HERE]( [Home]( HERE](mailto:leonard@addictionrecoveryebulletin.org) | [Fan Mail]( [Visit our website]( Addiction Recovery eBulletin | PO Box 1745 | Studio City, CA 91614 US [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Profile]( | [Constant Contact Data Notice]( [Constant Contact](