Narcan in Every Pocket
During the Great Depression, the goal was to get a chicken in every pot. Now that COVID has reignited the opioid epidemic, the goal should be Narcan in every pocket. Because only then will we truly be able to curb the rash of fatal opioid overdoses. That’s what first responders are saying anyway. And so are addiction experts Lala Tanmoy…
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Keith Urban’s Inspiring Sobriety
Keith Urban’s inspiring sobriety apparently knows no limits. Just ask fellow country crooner Brantley Gilbert, who was the recipient of some of Urban’s strong sober support. But Gilbert’s not the first to benefit from Urban’s generosity. He’s just the latest. The latest in a very long line of incredibly grateful recipients. Then again, Keith Urban has been sober since 2006….
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Dad’s On Drugs: Dealing with Addicted Fathers
Parental addiction impacts a child’s life even before birth, no matter which parent is battling substance abuse. And it’s crucial to identify the problem, as well as to provide solutions. Here are a few things you should know when dealing with addicted fathers. Identifying Addicted Fathers Alcohol and drug use can affect anyone. No matter who you are or where…
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Remembering Anthony Bourdain
It is with very heavy hearts that today we are remembering Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain, star of CNN’s widely-acclaimed food adventure series “Parts Unknown,” was found dead in his French hotel room. The cause of death was suicide. He was 61. The Smithsonian once called Bourdain “the original rock star” of the culinary world, reminded CNN. “The Elvis of bad boy…
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The Thursday Principle: Hope
Principle Two: Hope Hope may be about the most important of all principles or ideals known to man. In order to understand how important hope is, we need to begin by examining our outlook on life if we knew no hope. Our entire existence would be bleak with no excitement. Try seeing some basic, normal parts of human life if…
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