Author: Leonard Buschel

HE’S A STAR – June 19, 2023 -The English actor recently caught up with BuzzFeed to talk about making The Crowded Room and, during the chat, he got candid about his decision to stop drinking alcohol. He also discussed wild tabloid assumptions he’s heard about himself, including one bonkers claim that alleges that his sobriety was tied to a behind-the-scenes incident on the set of his new show … It seems the now-27-year-old wanted to be clear-minded prior to filming the Apple TV+ production in question. The Chaos Walking star is a very physical performer, and is no stranger…

KEEP IT SIMPLE – June 2023 – Martela, a philosopher and researcher at Aalto University in Espoo, 12 miles from Finland’s capital, Helsinki, treasures the freedom his three children have there. “Young children can move on their own,” he said. “It’s something that Finnish people might not think about if they’ve never been outside the country. They just take it for granted.” Finland’s high levels of social trust could be one reason the country has been ranked as the world’s happiest for six years in a row. As the World Happiness Report, which does the ranking, notes, most Finns…

VIDEO – HAPPY GUINEA PIGS – June 16, 2023 – Sgt. David Bentz said this type of training gives officers a big advantage over regular police academy training. “We take the officers, give them 24 hours of training, one day of lecture and theory, and basically 2 days of how to perform standardized field sobriety testing so that we can make good DUI arrests on the street and get impaired drivers off the road.” Bentz says the next step of the training is ARIDE, advanced roadside impairment detection training, which is more drug related, but begins with the building…

SOLD FOR MANY MILLIONS – June 2, 2023 – Joe Tuttle, President & CEO of Banyan Treatment Centers says  “Our team delivers evidence-based treatment models with deep empathy for our patients. TPG’s focus on improving access to care for fragile populations, combined with their healthcare expertise, made them the mission-aligned partner of choice for Banyan.”  Founded in 2013, Banyan has set an exceptional standard within the SUD industry, providing a full continuum-of-care for patients suffering from addiction across 16 facilities in eight states. Banyan provides superior clinical outcomes across medically monitored detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and telemedicine services. A majority of SUDs today…

VIDEO – DR. FEEL DEAD –   June 23, 2023 – He charged one of his patients $37,000 for dental procedures and prescribed the patient unnecessary amounts of narcotics, including morphine. That patient died days later due to an overdose, the Justice Department said. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 13. Sadrinia faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison and a maximum of life for the unlawful distribution of controlled substances resulting in death count and a maximum of 20 years for the unlawful distribution charge. READ@Fox19

LEGALIZE IT – June 20, 2023 – But harm reduction is far from a new idea. While we frequently hear U.S. politicians and media outlets cast blame on Mexico for the rising number of drug-related deaths in the United States, Mexico has long been a model for harm reduction. In fact, more than 80 years ago, Mexico decriminalized drugs and opened a state-run morphine dispensary in the nation’s capital. Although the Mexican government was forced to end this experiment after only five months, this moment in history demonstrates how Latin American countries — in contrast to how they are frequently…

ONE BENCH PRESS AT A TIME – June 21, 2023 – “NO alcohol, bread, pasta, sugar. I eat protein, fruit and vegetables,” Kyle said, back in January. “Now that I am the weight I want to be, I will have the occasional small amount of pasta etc once in a while. But no alcohol since July 15.” She added — “I workout every day. Chasing it up between running, cycling, hiking and yoga. Weights & stomach everyday.” Country artist, Morgan Wade, vouched for the Bravo star and insisted that she puts in the hard work at the gym. “She’s…

“The sky is the daily bread of the eyes.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882

STAYING ALIVE – June 11, 2023 – Doctors used metal plates to reconstruct his lower legs and Kelly spent months learning to walk again. So began his plodding journey into the depths of substance use disorder, a downward spiral that would gradually weaken his body and consume his mind, pulling him farther and farther away from the person he once was: a supportive husband and father, a hard-working professional, a proud veteran. After his prescribed painkillers ran out, Kelly repeatedly traveled to Florida to take advantage of the state’s loosely regulated pain management clinics. Finally, he turned to a combination…

IS THAT WRONG? – June 15, 2023 – The charges against the ex-employees, 40-year-old Jessica Schroeder and 27-year-old Amanda Caban, date back to an incident last June in which an inmate at Wildwood was allegedly found to be in possession of controlled substances. Charging documents say Dylan Wright — who is serving a decades-long sentence for robbery and assault — attacked and injured a correctional officer who seized the drugs from him at the pretrial facility. Wright was at Wildwood for three days before he was transferred to Spring Creek Correctional Center in Seward, according to DOC spokesperson Betsy Holley.…

PETTY CASH – June 7, 2023 – “This settlement is the most recent example of my office’s work to hold accountable those who contributed to the opioid epidemic facing Nevadans,” said AG Ford. “I am proud of the work that my office has done in this fight. The money coming into Nevada from these settlements will help our state recover and will help resources flow to the Nevadans impacted by this epidemic.” According to a release from the Attorney General’s office, Teva will make annual payments to Nevada beginning in July 2024 through July 2043. These payments will increase…

ANYONE CAN BE SOBER – June 15, 2023 – “It’s something you can’t hide. You can only be cured by talking about it,” Delevigne said about anxiety, which has been struggling with for years, according to PEOPLE. “I’m done with running away from me because all I’m doing is running away from myself and running into a wall.” She explained, “Anxiety, the thing about it is the ‘what ifs’ and the not knowing. So not knowing, it’s a powerful thing to be able to admit that you don’t know. I don’t know what’s gonna happen tomorrow. I don’t know what’s…

SILENCE OF THE DRINKING – June 11, 2023 – During his younger days in the industry, Sir Anthony Hopkins suffered from severe alcohol abuse, which goes back to his days as a theatre artist. But this addiction would reflect on his demeanor onset, as he wasn’t the easiest actor to work with at the time. And things went on a downfall in A Change of Seasons, as the Thor star didn’t back away from blasting his costar Shirley MacLaine, as he reportedly called her “the most obnoxious actress I have ever worked with.” However, the feelings were mutual, as…

AUTHENTIC HIGHER EDUCATION – June 16, 2023 – This was a moment they, at one point, believed would never happen, because they lived in fear that their young loved ones would end up dead of an overdose or flunking out of school. Each graduate stood up and talked for a couple of minutes, thanking those around them for supporting them through their recovery and high school careers. Two of them thanked their moms for saving their lives. This year’s graduates of P.E.A.S.E (Peers Enjoying A Sober Education) Academy in Minneapolis, like the others who came before them going back…

SPAGO’S SERVES GOD and MAMMON – June 16, 2023 – When people experience something that they enjoy, the chemical dopamine is released in their bodies, creating a temporary feeling of pleasure. Since people enjoy that pleasant feeling, they often chase whatever will make that chemical reaction happen. Because dopamine’s effects are temporary, people normally seek out the object or substance of pleasure the moment the effect wears off. As Christians, it is important to remember that sin (no matter if it is gluttony, idolatry, or love of earthly treasures) has addictive qualities. We are told to follow Christ and His…

WHY BOTHER? – June 9, 2023 – “The use of psychedelic and hallucinogenic drugs for a range of therapeutic uses is increasing, given accumulating yet still preliminary data from randomized trials on clinical effectiveness,” said Katherine Keyes, professor of epidemiology at Columbia Mailman School and lead author of the study, said in the release. “With increased visibility for medical and therapeutic use, however, potentially comes diversion and unregulated product availability, as well as a lack of understanding among the public of potential risks.” Keyes added that because approved therapeutic use of psychedelics under the observation of a trained professional remains…

HOW MANY OVERDOSED? – June 9, 2023 – Dr. Dzung Ahn Pham, 61, was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison on Friday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The Tustin-based physician also was fined $35,000. Pham, the owner of Irvine Village Urgent Care, pleaded guilty in October to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances after he “conspired with licensed pharmacist Jennifer Thaoyen Nguyen, 52, of Irvine, who operated the Irvine-based Bristol Pharmacy, to illegally distribute narcotics, including opioids,” the DOJ said. Nguyen also pleaded guilty in October and was sentenced to 33 months…

TEENAGE WASTEDLAND – June 15, 2023 – Only 1 in 4 residential addiction treatment programs for teenagers provide buprenorphine — or even know what it is, according to research published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Buprenorphine, usually a small pill or film that dissolves under the tongue, is “lifesaving medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder, and it happens to be the only one that’s FDA approved for people 16 and older,” said Dr. Todd Korthuis, one of the study’s authors, as well as a professor of medicine and head of addiction medicine at…

ONE CHAT AT A TIME – June 14, 2023 – The researchers also found ChatGPT provided evidence-based answers 91% of the time. ChatGPT is a large language model that picks up nuance and subtle language cues. For example, it can identify someone who is severely depressed or suicidal, even if the person doesn’t use those terms. “Someone may never actually say they need help,” Ayers said. ‘Promising’ Study Eric Topol, MD, author of Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again and executive vice president of Scripps Research, said, “I thought it was an early stab at…

RED BLUE SOUTH NORTH – June 14, 2023 – Alcohol consumption reached a national high in 1980, with Americans drinking an average of 2.8 gallons. 2021 saw the largest two-year increase since 1969 — 5.5% — and marked a 60% increase in liquor consumption compared to the mid-1990s. Regionally, alcohol consumption increased by 5.4% in the Northeast, 3.4% in the South, 2.3% in the West and 1.6% in the Midwest between 2020 and 2021. Sheinbaum explained to The Post that “these days, alcohol is so prevalent in everything we do and more accessible than ever.” “It’s readily available in…

BASTARDS – June 14, 2023 – “It really seems to serve as a disservice to the county made by this commission, county council to not not serve others that would need help,” he said. But neighbors like Amanda Miranda say the house simply does not belong in the neighborhood. “I just wish they found places closer to a police department,” she said. “I think it would be easier. Even for their safety, for the monitor’s safety, if something happens in the house.” Another recovery home in Seaford also requested to expand the amount of beds in the house. But…

WE ARE ALL DATA – June 8, 2023 – What words would you use to describe yourself? You might say you’re a dog owner, a parent, that you like Taylor Swift, or that you’re into knitting. If you feel like sharing, you might say you have a sunny personality or that you follow a certain religion. If you spend any time online, you probably have some idea that the digital ad industry is constantly collecting data about you, including a lot of personal information, and sorting you into specialized categories so you’re more likely to buy the things they advertise…

VIDEO – SOMETIMES TWO –   June 16, 2023 – Frattarelli said, “That business (golf industry) was so prideful you had to be arrogant you had to unfortunately to survive. Being in the golf business, it was accepted; golf made me think it’s okay to drink while I worked.” On and off the course, and frankly, all the time, he was drinking. “That was my lifestyle,” he said. “I’m sure everyone knew I was drinking, but no one said anything, and then I started hiding it after.” Frattarelli went for professional help. When asked if he went through a short-term…

THE END – June 13, 2023 – Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1933, McCarthy chronicled – in pared-back, dense, austere prose that prompted comparisons with authors including Herman Melville and William Faulkner – the violent lives of troubled characters. These ranged from No Country for Old Men’s Llewelyn Moss, who steals a case full of money from a scene of violent death near the Rio Grande and finds himself hunted, to the unnamed father and son in The Road, who walk a post-apocalyptic American hellscape peopled with cannibals and rapists. For John Banville, McCarthy was an “extraordinary novelist,…

VIDEO – COUNTRY MUSIC IS ADDICTIVE – June 15, 2023 – I’ve been working my whole life to try and be the man I am today, up and down a lot of different roads,” Jennings says. “I was kind of a wild kid, got in a lot of trouble when I was young. I got in really a whole bunch of trouble when I was in Dallas. My brother wound up in prison. My mama said I needed to go out and live with my daddy. So I moved out to West Texas. That’s where I like to think…

AUDIO – IMAGINE – June 12, 2023 – The U.S. is in the midst of a drug crisis, with opioid overdose deaths climbing to epidemic proportions. And overdose deaths among young people, between the ages of 10 and 19, have been on the rise with sharp increases in recent years. Across the country, cities and states are looking for strategies to help kids survive the opioid crisis. At a school in Virginia, students are learning how to obtain and use the lifesaving overdose reversal nasal spray Narcan that was recently made available for sale over the counter. And in California,…

SCIENCE KNOWS BEST – June 15, 2023 – The study tested the commonly held assumption that people who regularly drink in excess are better able to ‘hold their liquor’ than people who don’t regularly drink as much. Researchers examined data from the Chicago Social Drinking Project (CSDP), a placebo-controlled laboratory study of acute responses to alcohol. Four hundred young adults were categorized based on their drinking patterns as light drinkers, heavy social drinkers, or as having alcohol use disorder. On average, the light drinkers drank three drinks per week and drank about a quarter of days in the month. Heavy…

SUMMER OF LOVE IT’S NOT – June 15, 2023 – California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced late Wednesday that the state’s highway patrol has seized enough fentanyl in San Francisco in the past six weeks to kill the city’s entire population nearly three times over. Since the governor launched a public safety partnership between the city and state on May 1, the California Highway Patrol has seized more than 4.2 kilograms of fentanyl in the Tenderloin neighborhood and the immediate surrounding area of San Francisco. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration considers a lethal dose of fentanyl to be 2 milligrams.…

EVEN IN FLORIDA!!! – June 12, 2023 – For many people, misusing substances becomes a way to numb negative emotions and offers a temporary escape from daily stress and challenges. They rely on substances as a primary coping mechanism, mainly because they don’t have other healthier options. However, this can create a cycle where substance use worsens mental health symptoms, leading to an increased desire to numb feelings and perpetuating the reliance on substances. Alcohol, marijuana, opioids and methamphetamine are commonly used by LGBTQ+ adults. In 2020, 21.8% had an alcohol use disorder, 41.3% used marijuana and 6.7% misused…

PINNED. BUT NOT FOR LONG – June 15, 2023 – The Brazilian model, who has featured on front covers of huge magazines such as Playboy and FHM, candidly opened up to Mirror Online about her previous battles with addiction. She said her habits got so bad during the Covid lockdown that she felt like she was “going to die” due to the panic attacks that they brought on. And she revealed that her substance use began from a very young age following the tragic death of her father aged 11. Mayra, now 35, has forged a successful career as a…