AMAZING • Steve-O Tells Bill Maher "Put the bong away"• Nurse Influencers Promote Junk Foods • Anne Lamott Speaks

News From Planet Earth [View Full eBulletin Here]( Apr. 9, 2024 | Vol. 11 | No. 34 | Since 2013 [Home]( [Fan Mail](     Who Do You Blame When Kids Are Addicted to Their iPhones March 30, 2024 - I know many children who are absolutely addicted to their mobile devices, whether we’re talking about a Nintendo Switch, a phone, or an iPad. Our social norms have been very quickly reshaped around this behavior. Kids who aren’t on iPads at the restaurant are the ones who get remarked on, not those who are. [@TheCut]( Hollywood Can’t Stop Making Movies About Addictions Feb. 10, 2024 - At the Sundance Film Festival I watched depressing flick after depressing flick about dealers, addicts, good trips, bad trips, pills, pot, meth, coke, injectable steroids and more like I was perusing a Tijuana pharmacy. Drugs rained down in comedies, dramas, horror and biopics. (photo: cast from “My Old Ass”) [CONTINUE@NYPost]( George Lopez Tackles Sobriety in ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’  April 2, 2024 - “What you can expect is watching what happens when a sober George tries to maintain his sobriety, what that does to the family dynamic, what that means to his daughter’s relationship with him, how that trickles down to all of us,” said Selenis Leyva, who plays George’s ex-wife, Rosie. [CONTINUE@NBCNews]( Steve-O Asked Bill Maher Not to Smoke Weed During Interview, “NO WAY STEVE-O” April 2, 2024 - Steve-O said on a recent episode of his “Wild Ride!” podcast that he had to turn down a request to appear on Bill Maher‘s podcast because the stoner refused not to smoke pot during the interview. “Jackass” alum Steve-O is 16 years sober. Maher is often seen smoking pot during his “Club Random” podcast. [CONTINUE@Variety]( Seriously Mentally Ill People Should Consider a High-Fat Keto Diet April 2, 2024 - After four months on a ketogenic diet, 79 percent of participants showed a “clinically meaningful improvement” in psychiatric symptoms. Researchers theorize that the diet may improve psychiatric symptoms by correcting metabolic issues. [CONTINUE@WashingtonPost]( How “Toddler Milk” Is Marketed to Parents April 2, 2024 - The U.S. government has repeatedly fought against advertising restrictions on these products around the globe. These drinks, targeted to young kids, may promise unproven benefits like “improved brain development” or “improved immune function.” Toddler milk has become a $20 billion global business. [CONTINUE@ProPublica]( Friends Forever: The Fisherman and the Stork March 30, 2024 - Thirteen years ago, a poor fisherman in a small village was retrieving his net from a lake when he heard a noise behind him and turned to find a majestic being standing on the bow of his rowboat. So began an unlikely tale of man and bird that has captivated people as the passing years — [CONTINUE@THE STORY]( Anne Lamott’s Meditations on Life, Love and the Cycle of Aging [REGISTER NOW]( Happening Tomorrow April 10, 2024 - In a series of deeply personal Washington Post columns, Anne Lamott has explored aging from the miracles that age makes easier to see to the “superpower” of powerlessness. On Wednesday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. ET, Anne joins Sally Quinn to talk about her ongoing exploration ... [CONTINUE@WashingtonPost](     Gov. Gavin Newsom to Spend $6.4 Billion on Treatment That Works, HOPEFULLY [audio]( April 7, 2024 - We’ve told you about so many people who’ve died in these facilities for lack of proper, or really any, medical care. Please, please, not more heartbreak! How about treating addiction as the life-threatening medical condition it is, and spending our billions on what we know works best? [CONTINUE@OCRegister](   Crisis of Alcoholism Surging in the US April 2, 2024 - The CDC is trying, desperately, it seems, to pound a square peg into a round hole, blaming COVID-19 for a surge in alcohol use and ignoring a glaring problem with the evidence. That’s not something you generally expect from scientists. [CONTINUE@KevinMD]( Rapper Takura Reveals His 7-Year Battle Against Drugs April 2, 2024 - The rapper sat for an interview and revealed that he abused drugs for seven years. He said he started taking drugs in 2017. Takura said he ended up going to drug rehab this year. Check on your friends. Mental health is something that is real. [CONTINUE@iHarare]( These Were Amy Winehouse’s Tragic Final Words February 10, 2024 - Amy Winehouse was tipsy but still able to hold a conversation. Dr. Christina Romete, the soulful British pop singer’s general practitioner, had been treating Winehouse for several years amid her rollercoaster struggles with alcohol and hard drugs. [CONTINUE@Grunge]( Rachel Leviss: ‘I’m really proud of how far I’ve come!’ April 2, 2024 - The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star is about to celebrate one year of sobriety. The 29-year-old reality star has been turning to a string of healthy activities in recent months and revealed that Wednesday (03.04.24) will mark the first anniversary of the day she stopped drinking alcohol. [CONTINUE@Celebretainment]( Time to Fight Digital Addiction in Kids March 30, 2024 - American kids are experiencing an unprecedented mental health crisis that is driven by how much of their day is spent online. The numbers are horrifying: rates of anxiety and depression among young people have risen by 50%. Today, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for children ages 10-14 years old. [CONTINUE@NYPost]( Diet Influencers Promote Junk Foods and Discourage Weight Loss April 3, 2024 - Jaye Rochon struggled to lose weight for years. But she felt as if a burden had lifted when she discovered YouTube influencers advocating “health at every size” — urging her to stop dieting and start listening to her “mental hunger.”. “They made me feel like I was safe eating whatever the hell I wanted,” she said. [MORE@WashingtonPost]( Smartphones Are Hurting Our Kids March 31, 2024 - Imagine there was suddenly a toy introduced which would cause children to get less sleep, less exercise, spend less time with other children. It would make them incredibly self-conscious, and it would lower their self-esteem and cause depression and anxiety. That would be horrible? [CONTINUE@People]( Marian Keyes on How The Best-Loved Novelist Beat Alcoholism March 30, 2024 - Now she is 60, and I tell her she looks youthful. ‘Botox and fillers!’, she replies with a shriek.‘Take a good look! “Oh, it’s just from drinking lots of water and staying out of the sun.” I really wish I hadn’t been so programmed – women must be agreeable, young-looking, well dressed, fragrant. [CONTINUE@DailyMail]( I Stopped Drinking for Three Months and It’s Not as Simple as the Internet Says March 29, 2024 - A quick search for sober motivation will send you off on a stream of brightly coloured listicles that advise making plans that don’t involve alcohol, spending time with friends who support your choices, trying new things (like mocktails!) and going for a walk to combat alcohol cravings. (photo: Author Ashe Davenport) [@TheGuardian]( Sunday Brunch Star Gaby Roslin’s Whirlwind Romance, Grief and Sobriety March 31, 2024 - Gaby, who first found fame in 1992 on The Big Breakfast, revealed last year that she completely cut alcohol out of her life - and she has never looked back. It’s been over six years now since Gaby has drank alcohol, and she never sees herself hitting the booze again. [CONTINUE@Mirror]( Anthony Kim Details Issues With Addiction and ‘Scam Artists’ April 3, 2024 - “Golf is important to me," Kim said. “I’ve had some very dark moments. I felt very alone, even when there’s a million people around. ” You don’t realize the snakes that are living under your roof. But through the grace of God, I’m here. I’m able to tell my story, hopefully inspire other people. [CONTINUE@GolfDigest]( Former Users and Experts Debate Kratom March 29, 2024 - After struggling with alcoholism for two years, (photo) Aaron thought that trying out kratom as an alternative to drinking – as suggested by the ad he saw on Instagram – seemed like a good idea. [CONTINUE@HeraldReview]( Ranch Offers Love and Shelter to Children Impacted by Addiction Epidemic [video]( Feb. 10, 2024 - Children can often be the overlooked victims of the drug epidemic, with some kids losing one or both parents to drug addiction. “At full capacity, we see possibly 50 children living here on this ranch,” said Stephen Smith, executive director of Still Waters Youth Ranch of Appalachia. [CONTINUE@WKYT]( Hopes to End the Stigma of Addiction [video]( March 29, 2024 - VIDEO ONLY – New campaign hopes to end the stigma of addiction. [CONTINUE@WFMJ]( Podcast Examines Perils of Intense Meditation [audio]( March 31, 2024 - The four-episode series focuses on retreats held by the Goenka network, teaching a popular meditation technique called Vipassana. Participants follow a strict schedule, waking before dawn and meditating silently for 10 days, 10 hours per day. They eat just two vegan meals each day. [CONTINUE@NPR]( Screen Time Addiction Needs to be Dealt with NOW April 1, 2024 - Getting addicted is the most logical thing for the brain to do. Sure, accomplishing a goal such as finishing an economics chapter, or going to the gym, would release a good amount of dopamine and activate the rewarding neural pathways of the brain. But why go through all that trouble when I can ... [CONTINUE@TheGazette]( A Psychologist Explains The Struggles Of ‘Floating Duck Syndrome’ March 28, 2024 - Just as the duck’s graceful movements belie the intense effort required to propel itself forward, so do those affected by floating duck syndrome.  Underneath the calm exterior, there is anxiety, self-doubt and the relentless pursuit of achievement... [CONTINUE@Forbes]( Portland’s Overdose Response Team Sees 90 OD’s in One Month [video]( March 29, 2024 - Fentanyl will kill you. It’s heartless. You never underestimate that drug right there because it’s unpredictable,” said Frank, homeless in Southwest Portland. “Every time I save someone’s life, I tell them, ‘You really want that to be your last breath, man?’” [WATCH@KGW8]( Drunkin’ ‘spiked’ Alcoholic Drinks In Ohio March 30, 2024 - The company said their spiked iced coffees and ice teas — called “Dunkin’ Spiked” — are the “perfect daytime or evening drinks that you can enjoy year-round.” [CONTINUE@WDTN]( Why Are Older Americans Drinking So Much? March 30, 2024 - Reviewing his father’s credit card statements, “I saw recurring charges from the Liquor Barn and realized he was drinking a pint of Scotch a day,” he said. Public health officials are increasingly alarmed by older Americans’ drinking. The annual number of alcohol-related deaths from 2020 through 2021 exceeded 178,000. 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