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Labor Day Weekend WEEKEND | Aug. 30–Sept. 1, 2024 | Vol. 12 | No. 2 | Since 2013 [Home]( Mail]( [View Full eBulletin Here]( Details About Matthew Perry’s Death Raise Questions About Addiction Aug. 20, 2024 - Fans of “Friends” star Matthew Perry may find new revelations about his final days both heartbreaking and puzzling. An addiction specialist at MUSC Health offers some insight about how and why somebody who seemed to be on the road to recovery died of an overdose – [CONTINUE@MUSC]( International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 August 2024 - This is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. Our theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together. [CONTINUE@OverdoseDay]( Man Linked to Woman’s Death Sentenced to Prison [video]( Aug. 23, 2024 - A Houston man who was accused of dealing the drugs that killed a young woman is going to prison. Adam Briggs, 40, was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to a charge of possession with intent to deliver that was connected with the death of Honor Wallace. [CONTINUE@ABC13]( Going to Prison for ‘exploiting’ Native Americans [video]( Aug. 22, 2024 - Diana Moore, 44, of Mesa was ordered this week by a judge to pay over $21 million in restitution to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System for fraudulently billing the public service, says U.S. Attorney’s Office of Arizona. [@12News]( Illegal Clinic Distributed 3.4 Million Opioid Pills [video]( Aug. 15, 2024 - Through the business, Sheriff Mike Prendergast alleged, just over 39,900 controlled substances prescriptions were written. “The amount of oxycodone and methadone alone that we seized could kill more than 1.2 million people here in the state of Florida. [CONTINUE@WTSP]( Grandma Charged After 2-Year-Old Overdosed  Aug. 16, 2024 - A 47-year-old grandmother is facing multiple felony charges following the death of her 2-year-old grandson, Amani Day was found unresponsive in bed next to her on October 20, 2023. Tasha Mulcahy, the grandmother, had Amani and his older sister in primary care since January 2023, when their mother died of an overdose. [@Newsweek]( I Wanted to Quit Drinking and Couldn’t. Here’s How I Got Sober Aug. 19, 2024 - The thought of relaxing at the firepit in an Adirondack chair with an ice-cold glass of rosé made me salivate, the way my dog does when I pull the lid off the treat jar. Any other time, I would’ve had a glass (or two), but I was trying out sobriety. [CONTINUE@LATimes]( Sanaa Lathan says Playing an Alcoholic ‘Felt Cathartic’ After Quitting 6 Years Ago video  Aug. 23, 2024 - Lathan, who previously revealed to PEOPLE she had quit drinking in 2018, says there were multiple reasons for both her alcohol intake and decision to stop. “Navigating life as a woman, as a Black woman in Hollywood, is not for the faint of heart,” she says. “And people cope in different ways.” [CONTINUE@People]( Machine Gun Kelly Credits Teenage Daughter For His Sobriety Aug. 20, 2024 - “It started with my daughter saying, ‘Dad, you know I can tell when you’re high?’” MGK recalled, revealing that Casie was just 11 or 12 years old at the time. He further reflected, “It broke my heart. It was the ultimate let down.” It wasn’t until a few years later that MGK finally got sober. [CONTINUE@TheNews]( Cops Quiz Brooke Mueller About Matthew Perry’s Death [audio]( Aug. 23, 2024 - Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, has become embroiled in the investigation into Matthew Perry’s death from a drug overdose. Police have reportedly questioned the former model, who has a long history of drug addiction, as part of the investigation into his ketamine overdose last year. [CONTINUE@News24]( Weed, Liquor and Money Aug. 16, 2024 - If you have a sober living facility in your town and then add a medical marijuana dispensary are you creating a healing dichotomy? While it’s sad that we have so many of these facilities, some of which have been or are being looked at for fraudulent billing, the facilities are still needed. [CONTINUE@NewsExpress]( Marriage Cannot Fix a Pornography Addiction [audio]( Aug. 19, 2024 - A common reaction in hearing about a pornography addiction is wondering if something is “off” in the marriage, and especially in the bedroom... In this episode we discuss the harmful effects of this line of thinking, along with why a pornography addiction really isn’t about sex anyway. [CONTINUE@Meridian]( Eating Grapes Is Healthy  Aug. 21, 2024 - Evidence indicates that grapes could be a smart choice for anyone who wants to lower their cholesterol without resorting to many (or any) medications. Studies point to the effect grapes have on cholesterol, which is useful to know if you’re interested in controlling your cholesterol levels with food. [CONTINUE@HealthDigest]( Eating Meat Linked To Diabetes Risk Aug. 21, 2024 - For sausage, salami and steak lovers, the news has not been good. Scientists have been consistently finding links between red and processed meat consumption and heart disease, some types of cancer and earlier death. Now, recent studies say a meat-heavy diet may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes... [@SeattleTimes]( Ozempic Linked to a Higher Rate of Suicidal Thoughts  Aug. 22, 2024 - The medication, semaglutide, is sold by the the Danish pharma giant in the United States. The study raises additional concerns over a link between highly-coveted diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic and ideation](. [@Quartz]( San Francisco Overdose Deaths Hits 4-YEAR LOW [video]( Aug. 2024 - The Chief Medical Examiner reported a 15% overall drop in overdose deaths so far this year. The city is crediting the work of its night navigation team for its work taking treatment to the streets. “I want to celebrate that yes the numbers are low but at the end of the day we still have so much more to do.” [CONTINUE@ABC7]( The Painkiller Used for Everything Aug. 17, 2024 - In huge numbers, older people are taking gabapentin (Neurontin) for a variety of conditions, including itching, alcohol dependence and sciatica. “It’s crazy,” one expert said. [CONTINUE@NYTimes]( Texas QB Signs Deal with Non-Alcoholic Brewing Company: ‘Trying to have a good vibe’ Aug. 20, 2024 - “”It’s good to have that taste – you still get the taste of a brew. I’m trying to stay healthier, been focusing on my wellness and health aspect of things and just trying to have a good vibe before the season starts but also get good flavor.” [CONTINUE@Fox]( Hollywood’s Quiet New Drug Habit Aug. 21, 2024 - The animal tranquilizer and club-drug “Special K” has made a comeback as a trendy antidepressant for creative elites. Unlike many celebrities’ high-profile struggles with opiates, cocaine and alcohol, even the most desperate ketamine-dependency cases – and the “Friends” star’s was certainly one ... [CONTINUE@TheWrap]( The Most Detailed Map of Brain Connections Ever Made Aug. 15, 2024. - THIS ARTSY IMAGE started life as a tiny chunk of a woman’s brain. A woman undergoing surgery for epilepsy had a tiny chunk of her cerebral cortex removed. The cubic millimeter of tissue allowed researchers to produce the most detailed wiring diagram of the human brain that the world has ever seen. [CONTINUE@Wired]( How Community Helps Each Other’s Recovery Journey Aug. 16, 2024 - Daniel Grant, 46, overdosed on fentanyl in 2020. He passed out just before heading into work. His boss found him with the straw he used to snort what he thought was pure oxycodone still in his hand 45 minutes after snorting the pill. Paramedics gave him an IV of naloxone... [CONTINUE@PostAndCourier]( Drinking Alcohol Increases Your Dementia Risk Aug. 16, 2024 - “I’m very honest when I say no amount of alcohol is good for the brain. When you sit in [the moderate drinking] category, [the scientific literature] shows that you can literally have low-level brain damage. You are killing the neurons in your brain,” Nicola explains. “So, drinking is not good for you,” she expounds. [CONTINUE@MBGHealth]( Alicya Eyo Went to Rehab After Departing Show Aug. 16, 2024 - The former Bad Girls actress admitted she lost everything at one point, but was able to figure out why she was doing what she was doing during her time in rehab. Speaking on the Soap from the Box podcast, ‘I ended up losing everything, including myself. That was the main thing. So, I went to rehab.” [CONTINUE@Metro]( Charity’s ‘Unique’ Approach Tackles Increase Of Addicts Aug. 20, 2024 - “I know that because having lived experience myself, I can help make the process feel less clinical and help them to understand some of their needs and vulnerabilities. “Being visible and open to discussion, helps build professional rapport and reduce stigma. (PHOTO: Sunjay Patel says he is now “a miracle”) [CONTINUE@BBC]( Lily’s House Helps New Mothers In Recovery Stay Sober [video]( Aug. 21, 2024 - “It’s just hard, like, before you’re pregnant, to get back to that happiness and that energy level and stuff, because you’re…caring for a newborn or toddler,” Nicole Lindsey said. She’s staying at Lily’s House with her 1-year-old son, River, to ensure she doesn’t relapse, as she’s expecting another ... [CONTINUE@WPSD]( The Fifth Step review – Finding a Sponsor Aug. 22, 2024 - There are few certainties in David Ireland’s latest drama. It is slippery yet sincere, funny but serious, with an ending that might leave you none the wiser. A young out-of-work alcoholic is unsure about joining the 12-step programme until a former addict sweeps in as his sponsor to save him, or so it seems. [CONTINUE@TheGuardian]( The Crow Warning: A Dull, Lifeless, Meaningless Remake Aug. 2024 - Because she has drugs in her purse, she is immediately shipped off to a fantastical co-ed drug rehab center wherein everyone wears pink jumpsuits and sleeps in prison-like cells. Because the editing in “The Crow” is so bad…[@SlashFilm]( Taylor Swift - Blank Space [video]( 2014 - 3.5 Billion views [CONTINUE@YouTube]( Let’s Learn The Right Lessons From Matthew Perry Aug. 23, 2024 - In the aftermath of Perry’s death, many press reports focused on ketamine’s growing use for treatment-resistant depression. When it is administered under medical supervision, it is generally safe—and for some patients who haven’t responded to conventional anti-depressant treatments—highly effective. 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