No Way to Go – August 27, 2018 – Although Odell may be best known for his role as Ari Caldwell on the ABC series “The Goldbergs,” he also appeared on Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” as well as the movie “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer.” In addition to his successful guest roles on hit TV series, Odell was a successful singer and songwriter. Prior to his death, he wrote several songs for the soundtrack to the 2018 film “Forever Your Girl.” He was reportedly in show business since the age of 12. Full Story @ FoxNews.com
Author: Leonard Buschel
Only Seven? – August 29, 2018 – 1. A Better Memory As any mother can tell you, being able to remember a hundred different little things at once is an essential part of managing a household. When I was abusing benzos, I found that there were huge blanks in my memory. I’d end up forgetting important things like whether or not I’d already given my daughter Tylenol that evening or not. These dangerous memory lapses were one of the big reasons I decided to get clean. 2. More Energy When I was using benzos, I’d often find myself sticking my…
Jersey Addiction Corruption – August 31, 2018 – In the tort, filed by attorney Russell L. Lichtenstein, Paulhus claims he learned from an assistant prosecutor that John Brogan, an addiction recovery specialist, allegedly extorted parents of young addicts, that one of his assistants arranged for a woman to obtain drugs so that she would qualify for rehab and that he sent people on probation out of state for rehab treatment in violation of court orders. Brogan is CEO and chief recovery specialist with Lifeline Recovery Support Services in Toms River. Reached for comment Friday, Brogan called the allegations “completely false,”…
Prevention Works – August 31, 2018 – He successfully completed rehab and credits his faith for pulling him out of the darkness of addiction. Now he’s going even further, sponsoring local children he doesn’t know so they can play football for their local teams. His motivation stems from one question he asked himself: “What can I do to play my part and be a productive member of society.” Wolosin did not have to do this. He knows that. But when you’ve been that close to death, you can’t help but want to celebrate life, by bringing joy to those around…
Nobody Cares – August 30, 2018 – If this were any other public health crisis, decisive action would have been taken long ago. Three hundred and fifty of our sons, daughters, brothers, daughters, husbands, and wives are lost every day to alcohol and other drugs, including opioids. The House passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act on June 22 — a package of more than 50 individual opioid bills designed to help communities in dire need. They cover everything from stronger guidance for sober living facilities to ensuring treatment for those who overdose to studying new pain management protocols…
Stick with the Winners! – September 4, 2018 – Dave Perry is a Director of Photography for indie film, broadcast, and corporate film. Since 2003, Dave has worked with talented directors, producers, production companies, and agencies from Florida to California to create powerful, award winning work. His critical eye for composition is evident in his compelling cinematography. When not on a production, Dave chills in Roanoke Virginia kicking it with his sons, grandson, and recovery family, living large doin the “3 Ms — Movies, Music, and Motorcycles.” Q. If you are in recovery, what was your DOC and when did you…
Sanity and Compassion Abroad – August 31, 2018 – In my work as an addiction medicine doctor in New York City, I became familiar with Portugal’s then radical yet effective response to the “war on drugs” – a war which the Global Commission on Drug Policy declared a “colossal failure.” Through generous facilitation by the late Dr. Robert Newman – a pioneer in addiction medicine whose remarkable life was eloquently captured in the NY Times obituary – and collaborators at the Drug Policy Alliance, I was connected to several key architects of Portugal’s drug policy reform movement. I packed my…
Liquid Gold Jail Cells? – August 31, 2018 – H. Hamilton Wayne, 40, of Palm Beach Gardens, and Justin Morgan Wayne, 39, of Boca Raton, each face maximum 10-year terms when they are sentenced Nov. 1. Their company, Smart Lab, was also prosecuted and faces a possible $500,000 fine. A Miami man — 41-year-old Lanny Fried — pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering for the role he played in the scheme when he worked as a sales representative at the lab that had offices on Northlake Boulevard and Ironwood Road. Fried could be sent to…
Drug Policy Crimes – August 29, 2018 – “The opportunities I thought were erased have been given back to me,” said Christopher Lacey after exiting the courtroom. Lacey and eight other graduates were recognized by the program’s supporters and by Rader for their dedication to staying sober and rebuilding their lives. That fact the problem-solving court almost died in 2016 was not lost on the judge, program supporters or participants. The program was defunded by county officials concerned about rising costs. The program has since rebounded, with financial support from the Vigo County Prosecutor’s Office and a new five-year federal…
Getting Off the Mat – August 31, 2018 – Finding a few action figures of himself and propping them up on the table he was signing autographs, former world heavyweight champion Justin Credible visited Ken’s Cards as part of a documentary on his path to sobriety and a return to professional wrestling. “This whole thing is just a journey of my life and career and what I went from to what I am today,” said Peter Polaco, who uses the stage name Justin Credible. “It just shows the journey of a man navigating his way through addiction, through family problems,…
Opinion By Maia Szalavitz – August 31, 2018 – Moreover, many of those who recover do it through professional treatment with medications like methadone or buprenorphine, not through abstinence … Some recover primarily by learning better ways to manage the trauma and mental illness that underlie many addictions. Some even kick opioids by using marijuana or psychedelic drugs. Full Story @ NYTimes.com
Ritalin Vending Machines in School – Aug. 31, 2018 – “We live in a new age full of many more distractions,” she added. “Even a healthy brain might be able to develop habits of overusing technology or becoming easily distractible. Some of it might end up looking like the criteria for ADHD without really being the same disease process in the brain.” The American Academy of Pediatrics noted some of the benefits of digital and social media use, including early learning, exposure to new ideas and knowledge and opportunities for social contact and support. However, the AAP also warned that…
There Should Be a Law… – September 2, 2018 -Most legislation aimed at cleaning up California’s dysfunctional addiction treatment industry slammed into brick walls, withered in suspense files or was watered down so much as to be unrecognizable – again. “These legislators have blood on their hands,” said Ryan Hampton, who pushed a bill to require basic standards for sober living homes after a friend died of an overdose in one – and was outraged when language referencing sober living homes was deleted at the last minute. “I have to go back and tell his mother that business will remain…
Urine Trouble Now – August 30, 2018 – Former Monsignor Kevin Wallin appeared in federal court in Hartford, where he asked Judge Alfred Covello to continue his supervised release so he could begin a long-term residential treatment program for substance abuse … But Covello had warned Wallin back in April, after he failed several drug tests, that he would be put back in the slammer if he flunked another one. Probation officials said Wallin tested positive for methamphetamine earlier this month. Wallin was handcuffed in the courtroom and taken away by marshals. He is expected to serve the time at…
Anything Can Happen – August 29, 2018 -The phishing attack was discovered on June 21, 2018 prompting a full investigation. The investigation confirmed that the breach was limited to a single email account. All other email accounts and systems remained secure at all times. Access was first gained the email account on June 7, 2018 and continued until the breach was detected on June 21 and the account was secured. An email-by-email analysis of the compromised account revealed it contained the PII and PHI of clients and employees. Employee information accessible through the account was limited to name and driver’s…
When the Police Say it Does? – August 30, 2018 – A good portion of people would classify themselves as social drinkers. They don’t typically drink on their own but do so with friends, family, colleagues and so on. The only problem with this classification? The word “social” can vary from person to person. One person’s social drinking might be a glass of merlot with friends once or twice a week. Another person may consider it four or five beers over the course of a day at a birthday party. A different individual may consider it two gin and tonics…
Rest In Peace – AUGUST 31, 2018 – Kyle Pavone — the lead vocalist of metal band We Came as Romans — died as a result of drugs … TMZ has learned. The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office in Michigan tells us … Kyle died of drug abuse. It’s unclear if this means his death was accidental or by suicide … or if he suffered an overdose or another complication related to drugs. We’re told a toxicology report will take up to 8 weeks to complete. As we reported … Pavone’s death was revealed by the metalcore band on social…
Pushers Inc. – August 30, 2018- Gene Anderson, the owner of the drug store, declined to speak after the store was reopened around noon, however, a woman who identified herself as his girlfriend claimed the inspection was a routine audit. “Gene is cooperating with the DEA,” she said. “We welcome the DEA anytime. This was a pill audit, and Gene wants the public to know he understands the opioid crisis is very real but has no time to participate in that.” The woman also stressed that Anderson, who has owned the store for more than 40 years, has done nothing wrong.…
Sharing the Message – September 1, 2018 – To combat the epidemic, state officials and prevention organizations say they’re changing the way they treat the addiction. That plan involves focusing more on getting victims help to survive the disease. “The opioid epidemic is tearing apart people’s lives. People are losing their jobs, they’re losing their homes, they’re losing their families, their children, their friends, and sometimes … they’re losing their lives,” says Angela Conover, of Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. Conover says addiction is a disease that impacts the way the brain functions. As opioid abuse has surged in…
Overdose Awareness Day – Aug 30, 2018 – Organizer say there will be speakers at 6:45 PM and the event will end with a floating lantern ceremony starting around 8 PM. There will also be food, freebies, music, vendors and Naloxone trainings. Full Story @ WMDT.com
Better Safe Than Hospitalized – September 1, 2018 – Analysis based on a study of more than 15,000 men and women revealed that among 16-24 year olds, more than 40% of women reported to have had unprotected sex after binge drinking compared to 31% of men in the same age group. Dr Andrady said people should make sure they were prepared for every possibility. “Have a game plan; carry condoms or plan your contraception because sometimes sex just happens and is unplanned,” he said. “Also, know your limits with alcohol, make sure that both you and your partner have not…
Beware of Triple Shots – August 30, 2018 – Caffeine occurs naturally in certain plants, nuts, and seeds and manufacturers add it to some foods and drinks. Caffeine has a range of effects on the body, from suppressing appetite to making a person feel more awake. Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning that it increases some of the body’s processes. For example, messages sent between the brain and the body can travel faster. This is one reason why a person may feel more alert or focused after consuming caffeine. Heart rate and breathing may also speed up after someone consumes caffeine.…
How Can This Be Happening? – Sept. 2, 2018 – All of the dead were alumni of the Family Foundation School, a small boarding academy in rural Hancock, N.Y. Since its opening in the 1980s, the school was an option of last resort for parents who sought help for their teenagers troubled by drug and alcohol abuse … When four former students from the same school died within months of one another in 2015, it seemed random, a morbid coincidence. Then the number kept growing. At least seven more died the next year. Their fellow alumni, feeling more anxious with…
Overdose Awareness Day – August 31, 2018
CRIME BUSTERS – August 23, 2018 – The Canadian defendants could not immediately be reached for comment. A spokesman for Freedom Healthcare of America, which runs a website called Addiction Campuses, said the company takes the accusations “very seriously.” … “We have reached out to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation CEO and President Mark Mishek’s office about the matter and are in communication with their team,” the company said Thursday in a statement. The lawsuit describes one example of how a patient seeking substance use disorder treatment options was trying to search for Hazelden but wound up on one of Freedom…
Danger for the Little Ones? – August 23, 2018 – The medicines are all produced by King Bio, which is voluntarily recalling the medicines. The company says a small percentage of their products produced between August 2017 and April 2018 tested positive for the contamination. King Bio says the contaminated medicine could result in increased infections that may require medical intervention and could be life-threatening to certain individuals. The full list of recalled medicines can be found below: Full Story @ WHEC.com
Getting ON, Getting OFF, Getting RICH – August 21, 2018 – QYResearch.us presents a new market intelligence report on title “Global Addiction Treatment Market Insights and Forecast to 2025“. The Addiction Treatment market research report studies the Addiction Treatment industry extensively w.r.t company definition, Addiction Treatment market strategies, growth factors, challenges and latest developments in Addiction Treatment market across the globe. The Addiction Treatment Report also determine the market conditions including the Addiction Treatment product price, specification, Addiction Treatment research methodologies, financial and technical details which will help to expand the Addiction Treatment market operations. The Addiction Treatment research study…
Your Next High Could Be Your Last – August 22, 2018 – LOS ANGELES — Health officials have identified three more cases of botulism associated with black tar heroin in Los Angeles County. The county Department of Public Health last month warned that injection drug users are at greatest risk from heroin contaminated with the bacteria that can cause death. Three cases of botulism were found in June and officials said Wednesday that three more have now been identified. The illness can be mistaken for a drug overdose and includes symptoms including drooping eyelids, blurred vision and trouble breathing. Full…
Get Them Early Treatment – August 24, 2018 – A study released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of the few analyses of its kind in the country, backs up what Dougherty and others say they have long known: construction workers are more likely than workers in any other occupation in the country to die of a drug overdose. The study found that they were also at higher risk of heroin overdose. There has been little research on how occupation dovetails with overdose and addiction risk, as it’s hard to track. Death certificates, for example,…
Plants Anonymous – AUG 20, 2018 – The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not really bother him, Evan told me, but the billboards did. Advertisements for delivery, advertisements promoting the substance for relaxation, for fun, for health. “Shop. It’s legal.” “Hello marijuana, goodbye hangover.” “It’s not a trigger,” he told me. “But it is in your face.” When we spoke, he had been sober for a hard-fought seven weeks: seven weeks of sleepless nights, intermittent nausea, irritability, trouble focusing, and psychological turmoil. There were upsides, he said, in terms of reduced mental fog, a fatter wallet, and a…