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Chasing the Muse...Stone
Cold Sober
Writers Guild of America, East, Hazelden Foundation and Writers In Treatment presents:
Lawrence Block
David Carr
Malachy McCourt
Sacha Z. Scoblic
Michael Winship
Showtime: October 1, 2013 - 7:30pm
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 A look at the funny side of alcoholism
When Andy, an idealistic young graduate, gets a job in a Wet House, a homeless hostel where residents can drink alcohol, he is plunged into a twilight world where the rules about what is right and what is normal have become a little blurred. And that's just among the other staff. Read More
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 The French Connection $270m cocaine bust in Paris
3 tonnes of pure cocaine found on board an Air France cargo plane. Read More
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 CIA Chief Sees Future of Alcoholism for Edward Snowden
"I suspect he will end up like most of the rest of the defectors who went to the old Soviet Union: isolated, bored, lonely, depressed, and most of them ended up alcoholics," Read More
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 Nicky Clarke Entered Rehab For Heroin Addiction
Celebrity hairdresser Nicky Clarke was sent to rehab to deal with a secret heroin addiction.
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 Most Influential Marijuana Users
"Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users" list! There has been quite a bit of variation since last year, including several additions and a number of people dropping in rank or off the list entirely. Read More
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 Effects of marijuana use by Dr Altaf Patelit
We live in a world full of stress. Of the many strategies to cope with stress, the most unfortunate is to fall prey to substance abuse to unwind quickly. Read More
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 Independent film producers shines light on addiction and recovery
The film airs Sept. 19, on PBS member station WEDU, and opens the REEL Recovery Film Festival in New York on Sept. 27.
Mother and daughter worked together to produce the documentary, which highlights programs that help teens make healthy decisions about drugs and alcohol. Read More
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 Pizzeria Served Up Cocaine Alongside Calzones, Police Say
Nalbone-Esposito, 43, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of marijuanas. Read More
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 A New Scientific American eBook, Understanding Addiction, Examines the Multifaceted Issue of Substance Abuse
Addiction is costly on many levels to the afflicted individuals, their families and society as a whole, but science may soon be able to offer treatment options that focus on the physiological as well as the social and psychological realms. Read More
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REEL Recovery Film Festival - NEW YORK
Sept. 27-Oct 3, 2013
Quad Cinema
34 W. 13th St. 10011
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 Zac Efron: Cocaine Addict?
Zac Efron recently walked the red carpet to promote his new project, "Parkland", a JFK drama that focuses on the assassination of the former president,amid rumors of cocaine addiction. Read More
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 Meredith Baxter on sobriety and connecting with fans who reach out to her for guidance
Sober for more than two decades, Baxter is an advocate for 12-Step Programs and will be sharing her story this Friday, September 20 at a Denver luncheon, a fundraiser for the non-profit that works to help individuals dealing with alcoholism and drug addiction. Read More
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 Frank Ocean: 'I sold cocaine, crack in school'
In an interview with Oyster Magazine, the musician said that he was "never a bully" but described himself as a "thug". See Video
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 Addiction recovery center opens in RI prison
The biggest thing people get wrong about meth is that it's impossible to beat. Read More
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 Senator Announces More than $2 million to Fight Youth Substance Abuse
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez joined local leaders and students to announce $2.15 million in federal Drug Free Communities funds to support 19 community-based coalitions working to prevent youth substance abuse. See Video
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 Big pharma says 'OxyContin' name for cocktail is objectionable
The CH Distillery is offering an OxyContin cocktail, which, although it contains none of Purdue's OxyContin painkiller, is likely to bring to mind the fatal overdoses that have been related to its misuse. Read More
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Toy company creates 'crystal meth lab' with Breaking Bad play sets
Complete with protective masks, drug paraphernalia, figurines and a version of the car from the show, infants can even reenact scenes from the series. Read More
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Suspected cocaine washes ashore
Anyone who sees or finds more of the packages should contact the Sheriff's Office at (904) 824-8304 . Read More
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 Miss Kansas wearing tattoo of The Serenity Prayer
So we'll just say Miss Kansas, Theresa Vail, is the first beauty queen to prominently sport a large tattoo during a pagean . Read More
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 CLARE Signs $3.15 Million Lease in Santa Monica
The nonproft is slated to move into the premises sometime before the end of the year and 10 employees will be hired for the location. Read More
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 Inside Hollywood rehabs: Are the facilities just overpriced and useless?
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office is investigating the mysterious August 14 death of "That's 70's Show" actress, Lisa Robin Kelly, taking a close look at the prestigious rehab facility where she died in her slee. Read More
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 The Rational Choices of Crack Addicts
But then, when he began studying addicts, he saw that drugs weren't so irresistible after all. See Video
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 BILL W. ORIGINAL PHOTOS
All 72 images in The Bill W. Collection are available on a to Lease-to-Buy basis. You may lease any of the photographs from 90 ninety days up to a year for your home, office, recovery clubhouse or treatment center. Read More
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