RFK Jr.'s 'Wellness Farms' - Celine Dion - John Stamos - License To Kill Video and MORE!

SEE WHAT? [View Full eBulletin Here]( WEEKEND | Aug. 2-3, 2024 | Vol. 11 | No. 50 | Since 2013 [Home]( Mail]( Celine Dion Closes Olympic Opening Ceremony with Courageous Tour de Force [video]( July 2, 2024 - Celine Dion sings "Hymne A L'Amour" at the base of the Eiffel Tower following the cauldron-lighting... [CONTINUE@Youtube]( ‘High on Jesus’ [video]( July 19, 2024 - He was desperate to quit, but starting over wasn’t so simple. Once out of jail, Halas had nothing – no money, car, home, job, family or friends. But thanks to those he knew in the church and recovery community, he quit once and for all. Now, he’s determined to help others do it too… [CONTINUE@Fox]( Warning! Is Google Increasing Risk of Dementia? July 23, 2024 - Thanks to the speed and efficiency of the internet, centuries of knowledge can now be summoned with a simple click of a button - but how the brain acquires information is just as important, and you could be increasing your risk of dementia by taking shortcuts, a leading academic has warned. [CONTINUE@GBNews]( RFK Jr. Wants to Send People Hooked On Antidepressants to “Wellness Farms” July 24, 2024 - RFK, Jr. suggests creating “wellness farms” to “reparent” those struggling with addiction by growing organic food and taking away screens. He says it’ll also be a place for people with ADHD and depression to get off SSRIs and antidepressants. (Photo: RFK Jr. with wife: [Cheryl Hines]( [CONTINUE@MotherJones]( ‘The Bear’ Shows the Impact of Alcoholic Parent On Kids [15 min. audio]( July 23, 2024 - Critics have praised “The Bear” for its realistic portrayal of the high-stress restaurant world. But it’s also about what alcohol addiction does to families. [CONTINUE@KCRW]( Families in the Shadow of Addiction [audio]( July 19, 2024 - How addiction leads to social isolation and stigma for families and what are some strategies for setting boundaries with an addicted loved one.[@Radio786]( Jersey Doctor Busted in Oxycodone Scam July 25, 2024 - Federal officials reported that 32-year-old Jasmine McGregor and 35-year-old Jhenelle Lewis of Paterson admitted to conspiring with Dr. Lisa Ferraro to illegally prescribe oxycodone pills.McGregor and Lewis both confessed to distributing controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice. [CONTINUE@HR]( Full-Length Documentary on the Early Release of Convicted Murderer Pharmacist [must-watch]( July 21, 2024 - The Robert Courtney case impacted at least 4,000 patients. He was a trusted pharmacist who diluted life-saving medication for extra money. An FBI sting revealed Courtney diluted chemotherapy treatments. He later admitted he watered down medication for AIDS, fertility, diabetes and eye drops. [CONTINUE@KCTV5]( Billy Horschel’s Wife Offers Story of Golf and Sobriety July 21, 2024 - Brittany Horschel shares the same passion for golf, and the two have even made history playing together in a World Tour event. Brittany’s impact goes beyond golf as she has been open about her battle with alcoholism. As Billy continues playing on the PGA Tour… [CONTINUE@Heavy]( Hang Up Your Cellphone Addiction [video]( July 22, 2024 - Almost 50% of Americans are addicted to their cell phones. On average, people check their phones every 12 minutes throughout the day. Whether texting, calling, emailing, scrolling, or playing games it seems like everyone is addicted to their phones!  [CONTINUE@ActionNews5](     Phish’s Trey Anastasio Opens Addiction Recovery Center July 18, 2024 – [Trey]( 17 years sober, is set to open the doors to a residential recovery program, Divided Sky, in his native Vermont with the caseworker who helped him after he was arrested for heroin possession and driving under the influence in 2006. [CONTINUE@People]( Energy Drinks Pulled After Dire Warning  July 25, 2024 - About 700 drinks were seized from South Australian retailers after it was revealed they contained as much caffeine as nine cans of Coca-Cola or three shots of coffee. High doses of caffeine can cause insomnia, anxiety and depression as well as heart issues, heartburn, ulcers, seizures, and death. [CONTINUE@NYPost]( Armie Hammer on Robert Downey Jr.: “That Guy Will Find You and He Will Help You” July 19, 2024 - Hammer talked about his recovery and the Hollywood support that he’s received along the way. He also cleared up some rumors that Downey was a key figure in his recovery. For years, he's been quietly helping other on their sobriety journeys, an act of service that is a tenet of 12-step programs. [CONTINUE@HollywoodReporter]( John Stamos Says His Therapist Helped Him Get Sober July 20, 2024 - Stamos, who portrays a family counselor in four episodes of the Hulu series “UnPrisoned,” recently confessed that one particular person helped save his life and guide him toward sobriety. “I probably wouldn’t be here” Stamos said of his relationship with celebrity therapist [Phil Stutz](. [CONTINUE@Fox]( The Opioid Crisis: A Silent Killer Lurking July 26, 2024 -[Dr. Louise Stanger,]( a noted interventionist, stresses the need for compassion. “Only through meeting individuals where they are at with empathy and care can we build pathways out of active addiction,” she said. The fight against opioid addiction continues with successes here and there. [CONTINUE@Bustle]( Physicians Just Don’t Feel Comfortable Treating Addiction July 18, 2024 - “Prior research has been describing that physicians don’t feel comfortable actually treating people with substance use disorder because they don’t feel that the setting in which they work has the support to allow them to do it properly.” [CONTINUE@Healio]( In-Home Addiction Provider Raises $3.5Million July 24, 2024 - Aware Recovery offers in-home substance use disorder care.“Aware Recovery Care is enhancing Connecticut’s reputation as a leading hub for innovation and impact,” Matthew McCooe, CEO of Connecticut Innovations, said. Aware offers its services in CT, FL, GA, IN, KY ME, MA, NH, OH, RI and VA. [CONTINUE@BHBusiness]( 60 Days of Sobriety: "It’s My Biggest Accomplishment" July 23, 2024 - [Jay Allen]( celebrates two months of sobriety in an Instagram post shared with his followers. The rising country star admitted that reaching this milestone in his journey has left him feeling incredibly proud in his ability to withhold from drinking alcohol as well as abusing Adderall. [CONTINUE@CountryNow]( Could This Van Help People Quit Fentanyl? July 21, 2024 - Methadone has been used for decades to treat opioid addiction. It is also difficult to come by, a problem health providers hope to ease with a new fleet of vans that can provide the drug. Mr. Parisi goes every weekday morning to an R.V.-size white van parked at a Days Inn... [CONTINUE@NYTimes]( Johnson & Johnson’s Ketamine-Based Drug Treats Depression July 22, 2024 - Close to 30 percent of the estimated 280 million people in the world living with major depressive disorder have treatment resistant depression. Sales of Spravato soared 60% to $271 million in the three months ended June 30. [CONTINUE@Quartz]( Dopamine Disruption Impairs Mentalizing Abilities July 22, 2024 - “The main implication of our work is that in disorders with dopamine dysfunctions, in addition to producing the primary symptoms associated with these disorders (such as motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease), the dopamine imbalance also affects individuals’ socio-cognitive abilities,” added Schuster. [CONTINUE@PsyPost]( Father & Husband Turns Grief Into Hope  July 21, 2024 - Jeff Johnston meditates on his porch at 4:30 in the morning. Johnston uses meditation to help cope with losing his stepson to an overdose, and his wife, to grief-induced alcoholism. One new friend was [Ryan Hampton]( a former member of the Clinton Administration and expert in addiction/recovery and drug policy reform. [@TheGazette]( Here’s What Alcohol Does to the Gut July 22, 2024 - Even in people with healthy digestive systems, alcohol can wreak havoc. A maximum of one drink a day for women and two for men—is unlikely to cause serious problems, heavier drinking can mess with the microbiome, leading to increases in the bacteria that cause inflammation... [CONTINUE@Time]( Despite ‘living his best life,’ James Succumbed to Addiction July 20, 2024 - On July 13, more than 300 people filled the Calvary Chapel to celebrate his life, which had ended suddenly, He was dearly loved by family and friends who spoke about his charisma and 'light-up-the-room' smile at the service. Sadly, James Labbe, 35, was a statistic… [CONTINUE@Yahoo]( Non-Profit Creates Space for Sober People to Socialize [VIDEO ONLY]( July 19, 2024 - A non-profit organization is creating a safe and vibrant space for people on a journey of sobriety to connect, socialize and learn...[@YouTube]( No way I would have known I was perimenopausal if I hadn’t quit drinking JULY 26, 2024 -Sobriety coach Christy Osborne explains that if we’re drinking, our perimenopause symptoms can be harder to notice If you’ve found that your hangovers are noticeably worse since entering perimenopause, and that you feel drunk much quicker, you’ll be pleased to know you’re not imagining it. [CONTINUE@HelloMagazine]( I Would Down a Bottle of Rosé During Marathons – But I Wasn’t An Alcoholic? July 26, 2024 - When marathons didn’t make me feel better, I decided I had to keep running. I started trail running, where there’s a huge drinking culture. In the evenings, there were social gatherings and I would go from one running club to another, drinking beer with them all until I was completely drunk. [CONTINUE@FatoftheLand]( $86 Million Opioid Settlement  July 26, 2024 - Indivior reached an $86 million settlement with 16 U.S. states over the drug manufacturer’s alleged role in spreading opioid addiction. NY Attorney General [Letitia James]( said on Friday. The settlement concerned the manufacture of products meant to treat opioid abuse, but can fuel addiction if misused. [CONTINUE@Reuters]( 140-Year-Old Mansion Turned Into Sober Home [video ]( July 25, 2024 - The Sternberg Mansion was built in 1886 and it was used as a boarding house for many years but now it’s been completely transformed into a new sober living home for men. An investment well worth it. That’s what Suter, the new owner of the mansion, calls his next adventure. [CONTINUE@KAKE]( [www.ineedarehab.com](. Text Leonard Buschel 310-767-6970 Non-profit Rebrands To Support Struggling Addicts July 25, 2024 - Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is now called Face Addiction Now. The organization assists over 100,000 people annually through its various programs. FAN started 16 years ago to support individuals and families impacted by drug addiction. [CONTINUE@MidMichiganNow](   [***If this was sent to you by a friend, please]( 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](