HUNTER BIDEN ‘FAILED’ – June 9, 2026 – As Hunter Biden continues to gain a whole new fanbase with his witty commentary on X, the son of former President Joe Biden is also using his platform to raise awareness about addiction and recovery. On Tuesday, June 9, Hunter, 56, took to X and explained, “I clearly don’t mind talking politics every once in awhile here, but it’s really just bait to get people to talk about recovery, redemption, resilience, connection and the power of love.” Hunter also shared a list of “things the recovery industry will not tell you,” beginning…
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SMART MOVE PENNSY – June 15, 2026 – “There are hundreds of documented cases from users becoming addicted, overdosing and dying, with one fatality a couple months ago and another fatality in Bucks County,” the bill’s sponsor, Andrew Kuzma (R-Washington) warned. Tianeptine, which is legally prescribed as an antidepressant is federally unregulated in America and sold in gas stations and head shops across the commonwealth. It produces opioid-like effects in high doses, and can also cause addiction, seizures, psychosis and loss of consciousness, according to the Partnership to End Addiction. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, reports of…
LOSING – June 19, 2026 – With World Cup games in full swing, addiction specialists in Ohio are raising concerns about the growth of sports betting and its impact on problem gambling. Calls to the Ohio Problem Gambling Hotline are up 50% since sports betting was legalized. One of his main concerns is that young people … often young men in their teens or early 20s, are being targeted by betting companies. “We know that the prefrontal cortex, this rational logical part of our brain … is not fully developed until we’re about 25 or 26. But a lot of…
REWIRED – June 15, 2026 – For people in early addiction recovery, especially those rebuilding life after treatment or a major routine change, idle time can become a quiet but persistent threat. When the day lacks structure, boredom tends to amplify cravings and shrink mental focus during sobriety, making old urges feel louder than new intentions. This is one of the most common addiction recovery challenges: plenty of motivation, but too many unplanned hours where the mind drifts toward familiar relief. Recognizing the idle time impact helps explain why structured daily routines matter so much in protecting attention and stability.…
MACARTHUR PARK IS MELTING – June 17, 2026 – Roughly 100 agents and police officers stormed the park Wednesday in the third such sweep since the operation began earlier this month, targeting stupefied users openly smoking fentanyl at the park’s the litter-strewn corners. The nighttime sweep was part of an ongoing effort to maintain pressure on dealers and users. “We want the criminals to know that it doesn’t matter when you go, we can show up and we can control the park whenever need be,” Chrysanthis said. This is the commitment that we’ve promised to the people of LA,” he…
VIDEO – INSIDE JOB – June 21, 2026 – DEA agents repeatedly monitored shipments of fentanyl pills — but did not seize them — as federal prosecutors sought to bring bigger criminal cases against traffickers of a synthetic opioid that the White House last year designated a ” weapon of mass destruction.” WATCH
HOPELESS? – June 18, 2026 – More interesting are the ideological and sociological reasons why the ban may have unintended negative consequences. There are fears that if young people can’t manage to get on places like Instagram and TikTok, then they will turn to unregulated spaces instead. If a 12-year-old manages to get themselves a social media account and sees content there that is upsetting or otherwise harmful, they may feel that they can’t talk to their parents about it because they’ve been doing something that isn’t allowed. There are those who argue that suddenly allowing young people access to…
GOOD MOVE – June 14, 2026 – Bleeth, 57, rose to stardom in the role of Caroline Holden on Baywatch alongside Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff. She starred on the ensemble series from 1993 to 1997 before heading to star on Nash Bridges with Don Johnson in 1998. While Bleeth ended up saying goodbye to Hollywood in the early aughts after a few years of personal problems, her former Baywatch co-star, David Chokachi, gave an update on the red swimsuit legend during an appearance on Steve Kmetko’s popular podcast, Still Here Hollywood. “I know she’s doing fantastic. She’s married and…
JUST A NEWCOMER – June 15, 2026 – Tiger Woods is back on home soil after spending the last several weeks at a rehabilitation facility in Switzerland. His return comes nearly three months after a single-car rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, led to his arrest on charges of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to a urine test. Woods pleaded not guilty to those charges on March 31 and quickly announced he was stepping away to enter a private program to focus on his health. His international recovery program was structured as a three-month stay, but Woods…
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FOR GOLFERS ONLY? – June 8, 2026 – The marketing behind diet soda is what makes it that much more insidious. It’s sold to us as the responsible choice. This framing of being ‘the healthier swap’ has worked so well on millions of us that we drink it daily without really questioning what is or isn’t included that makes it the healthier choice. But people drink their diet soda despite the lack of sense that it makes to do so. And these people, it turns out, are three times more likely to suffer from a stroke and dementia. According to…
EAT YOUR HEART OUT – June 8, 2026 – The poll included 2,200 U.S. adults surveyed May 26-27, 2026. When asked, “What is the effect of the following foods on an individual’s blood cholesterol level?” roughly half correctly answered that beans, whole grains, and soy products reduce risk, but 36% said chicken, 26% said lean cuts of red meat, and 18% said eggs also decrease a person’s risk of developing high cholesterol. “Americans consume over 100 pounds of chicken each year — more than double the amount eaten in 1980. Unfortunately, more than one in three people inaccurately believe that…
THANK GOD – June 9, 2026 – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said residents entering a new homeless shelter community in the city’s Interbay neighborhood will not be required to be sober, a policy she defended as part of the city’s effort to move people indoors and connect them with services. “We’re not demanding that people be, you know, abstinent when they enter this village, but there are going to be, you know, there’s kind of repeated efforts to kind of help people along into treatment and so that treatment will always be available and encouraged,” Wilson said. Wilson made the…
GALLOPING TO HEALTH – June 10, 2026 – People were gathering on a tribal reservation on Wednesday with a message they hope will help other people overcome addiction. Once they arrived, people were invited to hear stories from faith leaders and natives who formerly struggled with drugs and alcohol. In some cases, they say they almost died. “The message we carry is we must love ourselves. But we also must love the people. We must love the people that we work with, we see our neighbors struggling. We have to stop and say, ‘do you need a lending hand? How…
TAKES ALL KINDS – June 10, 2026 – “Addiction affects far more people than we know about because it’s a conversation that’s embarrassing and stays in the shadows,” Shulman said. He said he hopes The documentary tells the stories of individuals across the country who recovered from addiction and decided to share their journeys. Shulman saw this moment, and a month later, he flew to Poch’s home to talk to him, his family and members of his former treatment team at Laguna Treatment Center in Orange County, Calif., he said. “I’m bonded for life with everybody that I interviewed for…
YOU AIN’T THE ONLY ONE – June 10, 2026 – The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star, 25, appeared on the June 9 episode of the More Life with Carl Radke podcast and opened up about his struggle with addiction and how he stays on top of his health. Bassett started drinking alcohol at age 14 after giving in to his “strong desire to fit in.” That ultimately progressed to drug abuse and he later developed a ketamine addiction. It became so severe that it led to a near-death experience in 2021. “I was like 23 when things…
VIDEO – SOBRIETY PAYS OFF – June 9, 2026 – (Michael Stairways is with Michael Lynch) Solo and Doc sit down with Essie Bone to discuss her journey from addiction, trauma, and life in small-town Indiana to over four years of sobriety and recovery. Essie shares how she rebuilt her life, moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams, and found success on OnlyFans while staying committed to her recovery. This is a powerful conversation about healing and personal growth, overcoming adversity, and creating a life on your own terms. WATCH
IMPORTANT ARTICLE – June 10, 2026 – Speaking to the Telegraph, Dr Niall Campbell of The Priory identified four warning signs, suggesting that since the end of the coronavirus pandemic he’s noticed people’s drinking habits have changed. The doctor warned more people were working from home and drinking throughout the day, which was a problem because drinking without anyone else around to notice it was a risky business. He said there were many questions to be asked, but had four main areas people could look at. The doctor said that being alcoholic wasn’t restricted to people who related alcohol consumption…
VIDEO – WATCH and LEARN – June 10, 2026 – What does the latest science say about youth substance use prevention, adolescent treatment, recovery support services and the future of addiction recovery? In this episode, special guest host Philip Rutherford, VP of Growth & Substance Use Strategy at the National Council sits down with John Kelly, PhD Professor of Psychiatry in the Field of Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School, to explore how recovery science has evolved, why care for young people should be different from adult care and where the biggest gaps remain in prevention, treatment and long-term recovery…
SEED TO FLOWER – June 12, 2026 – Recovery looks different for everyone, but positive, hands-on activities such as gardening can play an important role in the process. Gardening provides routine, encourages time outdoors, and offers a sense of accomplishment as plants grow and thrive. COMMENT: “Way to go! In my experience, the wagon ride can feel much more sustainable with plants on board,” they said. “I feel like I might have fallen off a few times if I didn’t have some of these little buggers to care for and de-stress my mind.” Read More
WHY? – June 8, 2026 – Researchers found no clear health benefit from low-level alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The study concludes that the risk of alcohol-related death begins at lower levels of consumption than previously suggested by federal guidelines. The research, published on June 8 in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, estimated that the risk of death and other health risks begins with relatively small quantities. Researchers concluded that current U.S. alcohol guidance should recommend no more than 1 drink per…
VIDEO – BREAKING A SWEAT – June 11, 2026 – Butte strongman Ray Hibnes attempts to lift over 96,000 pounds in one hour Saturday to raise money for a new addiction recovery home. WATCH
VIDEO – SONG OF THE WEEK – ETERNAL: THE ROLL OF THE OCEAN All her pieces in all her versions are MASTERPIECES! Normally I don’t hear soul music, but Laura is simply incredible! By far the best ARTIST in music (not only in pop) ever! This VOICE is far beyond gorgeous! Feeling, melodic & rhythm sublime! Love this solo version ,I wonder if another female singer will capture my soul as much as Laura? WATCH
STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 16, 2026 – Bestselling author, actress, producer, and talk show host, Vicki Abelson, thrice appeared on Saturday Night Live, co-starred in a pilot for Comedy Central, and went mano a mano with Michael Imperioli in Henry Jaglom’s The M Word. Her celebrity talk show, Game Changers with Vicki Abelson, can be seen Wednesdays, Live @5 PM PT on Facebook & YouTube, as can Shooting The Shit With Vicki, Live @5ish on Mondays. Q. If you are in recovery, what was your drug(s) of choice and when is your sobriety date? A. My sober date…
STILL A STAR – June 11, 2026 – “I never really wanted to be a dad. I joke about it on stage; I’ve just never been a real fan of children. As people have said many times about parenting, you go through all this [stuff] to get a driver’s license or a passport, but there’s nothing about [raising] children,” he began. “It was a work in progress.” Allen has two children, both daughters: Katherine Allen and Elizabeth Allen-Dick. Allen shares Katherine with his first wife, Laura Deibel. Allen and his current wife, Jane Hajduk, share Elizabeth. During the interview, Allen…
FAT CHANCE – June 15, 2026 – Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. “Every parent can see it with their own eyes. Social media is making children unhappy.” “I’ve heard first hand from families crying out for change and we will do right by them.” The move, expected to take effect early next year, makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children. Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced…
MANY YEARS AGO…THANK GOD – June 10, 2026 – The outcome was the establishment of A.A., which today has more than 123,000 groups worldwide in 180 countries. In 2021, A.A. estimated there were nearly two million members worldwide. At 38, Bill W.’s successful career on Wall Street had been ruined by chronic alcoholism… After multiple hospital visits for his drinking, he was introduced to the transformative help of a religious movement called the Oxford Group through a former college drinking buddy, Edwin ‘Ebby’ Thacher, (Ebby T.). The Oxford Group “practiced a formula of self-improvement by performing self-inventory, admitting wrongs, making…
AND STILL ARE – June 3, 2026 – Actress / Model Zita Vass attends the Rock To Recovery 5 benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre on July 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, – Public figures from film, music, and sports have shared their personal journeys to overcoming substance abuse. These stories highlight the turning points that led to recovery, from early interventions to life-threatening crises, and the positive changes that followed. Together, they illustrate how sobriety has supported renewed creativity, improved health, and long-term personal growth. Read More
KEEP IT ACTIVE – June 11, 2026 – Neuroscientists now see midlife as a critical window when the brain becomes especially vulnerable to aging — but also more responsive to intervention. The implications are profound: The ordinary habits of middle age may matter far more than scientists once realized, and cognitive decline may not be inevitable. Read More
VIDEO – THIN PROOF? – June 12, 2026 – Dr. Aaron Wilson with The Meadows said emerging research suggests the drugs may also help reduce cravings for alcohol and other substances. “A lot of the preclinical research has shown that maybe alcohol and some other substances are unintendedly kind of coming down when somebody’s on these medications,” Wilson said. GLP-1 medications work on the brain’s reward center, known as the mesolimbic system. Wilson said that the pathway is tied to both food cravings and substance use. “A lot of people talk about when they’re on GLPs, it cuts down on…