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RIGHT HERE<> RIGHT NOW [View Full eBulletin Here]( Dec. 5, 2023 | Vol. 11 | No. 17 | Since 2013 [Home]( Mail]( Meditation Improves Seniors’ Psychological Well-being Dec. 1, 2023 - The longest randomized meditation training trial ever conducted did find meditation significantly boosted a global score of well-being dimensions of awareness, connection and insight, with awareness defined as ,,, [READ@UPI]( Emmy-Nominated Actor Ed Begley Jr. to Receive Experience, Strength, and Hope Award [audio]( Nov. 30, 2023 - Ed Begley Jr. speaks about this honor and about his memoir, [To the Temple of Tranquility and Step On It,]( in which he shares his adventures in Hollywood and his addiction and recovery. This award is given every year to an individual who has written a memoir about their road from addiction to recovery. [LISTEN@KVCRNews]( Robert Downey Jr.: Biography, Family, Addiction, Education and Career Nov. 28, 2023 - Robert Downey Jr., born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, comes from a family with deep ties to the entertainment industry. His father, Robert Downey Sr., was a filmmaker, while his mother, Elsie Ann Ford, was an actress. He also has a sister, Allyson. At 10, he acted in his first film, “Pound,” directed by his father.  [READ@TimesNG]( Grief: The Interruption of Everything!  Nov. 23, 2023 - Overdoses, addiction, and recovery are all things that happen throughout the year, but during the holidays many are faced with a make-or-break decision. Many times, it reveals how addiction and heartache take no days off. [READ@WKRN]( Mayor Admits Alcohol Problem: ‘I am a flawed person’ Nov. 29, 2023 - She said that, to her “great embarrassment and shame”, her drunkenness seemed to have been recorded. “I am not a career politician, and leadership positions in public office are not built for regular people who may have struggles with addiction, mental ill health, or any other illness that has stigma attached. [READ@RNZ]( Once a Homeless Addict, a Mayor Takes On the Drug Crises Nov. 25, 2023 - “For 17 years, I was an absolutely horrible individual,” said Carter, the mayor of Oshawa, Ontario. “Horrible individual. I lied, cheated, stole.” Homeless and addicted to drugs from his teenage years until he was 31, and essentially illiterate because of severe dyslexia... [READ@YahooNews]( Why the DSM Is Mostly False Nov. 28, 2023 - The origins of DSM go back to the first edition in 1952, and the second edition in 1968, but those earlier versions had little impact on the US profession, much less the world. This lack of impact mainly had to do with the fact that American psychiatry mostly was psychoanalytic in orientation. [READ@MadinAmerica]( Listen to a Different Approach Supporting Those With Addiction [audio]( Nov. 30, 2023 - Almost one-third of adults in the U.S. say they, or someone in their family, have been addicted to opioids. Often, families have been encouraged to use a “tough love” approach with their loved ones, but a growing number of health care professionals are starting to rethink this. [LISTEN@WBUR]( I Was Stuck in the ‘Alcohol Matrix’ Dec. 2, 2023 - I grew up poor in the Midwest, but I went on to become a model with a doctoral degree in psychology. Ryan Seacrest handpicked me to be the “LA Shrink.” I‘m not telling you all of this to brag. I’m telling you this to warn you. I became addicted to alcohol. [READ@Newsweek]( Staying Sober in December! The Real War Against Christmas Nov. 28, 2023 - It’s my first holiday season without booze since I was 13 and I already want to fight God and hunt my family for sport. Hi. I’m Rae and I’m an alcoholic. The holidays are a relapse gauntlet for someone who struggles with alcohol, even for us California sober types. [READ@Salon]( Breaking Down the Science and How To Detox From THC  Dec. 2023 - In this article, we will break down the science behind THC detox, making it simple and easy to understand. You’ll learn why detoxing from THC is crucial for certain situations and how you can do it effectively. This may seem obvious, but stopping cannabis use is the first and most crucial step to detoxing from ganja. [READ@Scubby]( I Was Diagnosed as a Love Addict Nov. 29, 2023 - ‘Love addicts and love avoidants unintentionally attract one another. Then they enter into a “co-addicted dance”, known in layman’s terms as a total nightmare’... [READ@Independent]( Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino and the Shocking Lengths He Took To Hide $500,000 Drug Habit [video]( Dec. 1, 2023 - In his upcoming memoir, [Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation,]( the 41-year-old talks candidly about how his addiction controlled his life, and led him down a path of self-destruction that saw him smuggling drugs across the world. [WATCH@DailyMail]( “I Realized… I Was An Alcoholic” – Evan Felker [video]( Nov. 28, 2023 - “Then I realized that I wasn’t drinking too much because I was on the road, I was drinking too much because I was an alcoholic. (The bars) certainly had their hand in it. Once I realized I couldn’t control that, I went to (rehab). [WATCH@WhiskeyRiff]( ‘There is NO MONEY in sobriety,’ Attorney says of Rehab Scam [SHOCKING VIDEO]( Nov. 25, 2023 - A billion-dollar rehab industry is accused of making money off addiction. Brokers get kickbacks to lure drug addicts to certain treatment centers. [WATCH@NewsNationNow]( Murder on the Space Coast: Pill mill victim tells police about first visit with Dr. Gayden [VIDEO ONLY]( Nov. 28, 2023 - Korrianne Lundstrom talks about her experience on her visit to Dr. John Gayden’s Indialantic office and the strength of Oxycodone he prescribed. [WATCH@FloridaToday]( Reporting on Addiction Accurately [video]( Nov. 27, 2023 - The organization Reporting on Addiction began as a response to what its founders identified as misinformed, harmful coverage of opioid use disorder and the people and communities affected by it. The organization now offers nationwide training of student and professional journalists. [WATCH@AHCJ]( Mental Health Benefits of Staying Active and Playing Pickleball for Reducing Anxiety Nov. 27, 2023 - As we grow older, I have learned we are no longer that well-oiled machine. We creak and groan a bit and it is not uncommon for activity levels to change. According to professional interventionist Dr. Louise Stanger, “Pickleball is a great way for older adults to get moving and active in a social setting.” [READ@USReporter]( These 2 Words Stop Addiction Dec. 1, 2023 - And the words are: mindful acceptance/commitment. Okay, maybe that’s three words, or two with a slash. Either way, mindful acceptance/commitment is a proven and potent tool for changing habits. [READ@PsychologyToday]( What’s behind the rise in ‘fake heroin’? December 1, 2023 - The number of deaths relating to use of synthetic opioids like nitazene, fentanyl, and xylazine are on the rise — here’s what you need to know. .[READ@Dazed]( Having Seizures After Drinking Shots of ‘Gas Station Heroin’? Nov. 30, 2023 - The Nov. 21 warning tells consumers not to buy or ingest Neptune’s Fix, a brand of tiapentine that sells 10-milliliter bottles and pills and is sold in gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores across the country. [READ@Vice]( Teacher Shines at School and Sober Living Facility Nov. 29, 2023 - During an Oklahoma Thunder home game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Ginger Allen was brought onto the court and identified as the Teacher of the Game. Ginger said starting a sober living facility has always been on her and her husband’s hearts ... [READ@TahlequahDailyPress]( Antique Store Forced to Move Because of Rampant Drug Use Nearby Nov. 29, 2023 - Banks refuse to lend to a local business based on the state of San Francisco. Owner Mark Sackett said his venue, which is also an antique store is for sale. The business is also next to a drug rehab center where people regularly smoke fentanyl outside. [READ@WorldTimeTodays]( We Must Redefine Our Understanding of Addiction Dec. 1, 2023 - Substance use stimulates surges of dopamine and serotonin, mimicking reward and causing the brain to associate consumption with positive emotional and physiological sensations. The brain comes to crave this activation of its reward system, initiating a vicious cycle of seeking & consuming more substances... [READ@TheJournal]( Vaping Makes Kids Addicted to Nicotine Nov. 30, 2023 - Vaping a nicotine pod can provide more of the addictive substance than smoking a pack of cigarettes. “Nicotine addiction is one of the hardest addictions to break,” urging parents to become informed about tobacco quitline. [@GeaugaMapleLeaf]( The Brain on Opioids Nov. 19, 2023 . Heroin addiction, a relentless and often devastating condition, has long been associated with various brain network dysfunctions. [READ@PsychologyToday]( Melissa Etheridge’s son died from opioids: ‘He made his choices’ Nov. 29, 2023 - The Grammy winning singer, 62, lost her oldest son, Beckett Cypher, at 21 in 2020 from causes related to opioid addiction. In May 2020, Etheridge said on social media, “Today I joined the hundreds of thousands of families who have lost loved ones to opioid addiction. [READ@NYPost]( It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [video]( Kelly Clarkson sings... [WATCH@YouTube]( 23 Cool Gift Gadgets for Christmas  Dec. 1, 2023 - Most of these gifts are less than $60 - and some have crazy holiday discounts meaning they’re much, much less than that! Plus, all these gifts are all unique and useful. Meaning that you won’t have to spend a ton of money to delight everyone on your shopping list. 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