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Scott Weiland R.I.P.
Unfortunately Scott Weiland was as famous for being a drug addict as he was for being the lead singer of two great bands, the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver. He goes now to the great gig in...
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The Ultimate Party Host Challenge
Great article from The Cut about how to entertain party guests without alcohol – just in time for all the holiday parties in season for the next few weeks. From The Ultimate Hostess Challenge:...
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Drug Wars – A New Hope
Screedler circa 1978 -the nerd who wore his Star Wars shirt for yearbook photo I went and saw Star Wars this weekend and left the theater satisfied knowing that the direction and future of my beloved...
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What Does A Promise Look Like?
This was on my Medium reader today and I thought I would share as the first post of a new year. What I learned from not drinking for two years – by Andy Boyle It’s a retelling of the story people in AA...
View ArticleTwin Peaks Hangover Cure
I am a Twin peaks fan but don’t remember this one. Found via Dangerous Minds
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Recovery Road – New Teen Drama About Rehab
The ABC Family Channel rebranded and transformed itself into the FreeForm Channel this month in an attempt to gain a new audience who may have viewed the original name as being too family friendly and...
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Sharing – What’s It Like To Overdose On Alcohol?
Most recovery programs involve the act of sharing your story, whether it be one on one with a professional, in groups held by various recovery groups, or rehab. Sharing allows individuals to talk...
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The Kernel – The Addictions Issue
Do yourself a favor and check out this week’s issue of The Kernel over at the DailyDot. Interesting articles on addictions of all kinds – including substance abuse. http://kernelmag.dailydot.com/
View ArticleBye, Bye, Love & 42 Pounds of Poison
Goodbye Happiness. When the best case scenario is numb feet and the worst case is losing your kids. One of the most interesting and harrowing documentaries on the dangers of abusing alcohol. Brought...
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My Last Photo on Shatterproof
Most recovery oriented websites and blogs were started by people who have experienced addiction first hand. They always share their personal story and sometimes a photo. Originally known as Brian’s...
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From MADD To MAD
M.A.D.D. might be a good deterrent for drunken drivers. But what about M.A.D. – Mutually Assured Destruction; that’s the worst case scenario of drunken or drug-fueled destruction. The Air Force is...
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Self-Help Sunday
I ran across a great post on Quartz that was reprinted from LinkedIn: Almost everyone who is unhappy with life is unhappy for the same reasons If you will read, you will immediately see how it can be...
View ArticleThe Brent Shapiro Foundation
While binge watching American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson today, I was so mezmerized with John Travolta’s characterization of Robert Shapiro, I wanted to find out more about the attorney...
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Sober Toolbox Additions
Sometimes, it’s fun to go back in time… but not too far back. The best from the past without any fluff. All these posts are from the summer of ’09. Go ahead and hit play. There Was No Sign – Oh,...
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129-a-Day
That’s how many people die from drug overdoses every day, and to highlight that number, the Addiction Policy Forum website will be featuring a story a day by families and friends that have lost someone...
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