Addiction News

• 'He lied and he stole from us': Alex Murdaugh's former law firm washes its hands of him
  
  Alex Murdaugh's former law firm said the South Carolina legal heir 'lied and stole from us' after it was revealed he allegedly misappropriated millions of dollars in order to feed an addiction to painkillers.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 27 Sep 2021.
• What Are The Ethical Boundaries Of Digital Life Forever?
  
  This blog discusses ethical boundaries of Digital Life Forever, highlights innovative approaches where immersive learning has value, while prolonging grief with avatars pose addictive risks. ...
  Forbes.  Sunday, 26 Sep 2021.
• Novelist JANE GREEN on her summer buying cheap clothes she'd seen online
  
  Jane Green, who lives in Connecticut, said her addiction wasn't fed by High Street retailers, but something more pervasive and relentless: social media ads from strangely-named companies.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 15 Sep 2021.
• Are Collaboration Channels Killing Your Productivity?
  
  Just like social media, work channels can become addictive and a distraction.
  Entrepreneur.  Thursday, 9 Sep 2021.
• Man pushing beverage cart to NYC to honor 9/11 heroes
  
  After 9/11, Paul Veneto fell into drug addiction. He said this year, he finally felt healthy enough to walk the more than 200 miles to New York City.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 7 Sep 2021.
• What's behind China's new online gaming restrictions for kids?
  
  Under-18s in China can now only game online for 3 hours per week, and while internet addiction is clearly a massive problem for many families, there's more to the crackdown than protecting kids.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 2 Sep 2021.
• This Startup Just Raised $6 Million For An App That Helps Treat Addiction
  
  Affects Therapeutics combines its mobile app with addiction counseling to address stimulant misuse.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 31 Aug 2021.
• Candlelight vigil hopes to bring awareness to drug addiction, overdose deaths
  
  Drug overdoses are up 29% in 2020, CDC says.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 29 Aug 2021.
• The fishing group supporting men with their mental health
  
  Thomas Campbell, who suffered with addiction, set up the fishing group as a safe space for men.
  BBC News.  Saturday, 28 Aug 2021.
• Tim McGraw on how wife Faith Hill helped him achieve sobriety: 'She just grabbed me and hugged me'
  
  The country music star, 54, remembered a time when he was battling alcohol addiction where he grew fearful he was heading down a potentially devastating path.
  Fox News.  Friday, 27 Aug 2021.
• Stevie Nicks says she 'saved' herself from drug addiction: 'I survived by myself'
  
  Stevie Nicks revealed the way she "saved herself" from drug addiction in a recent interview with Tim McGraw. The musician seemingly hinted that nobody helped her overcome her addiction to drugs, including cocaine.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 19 Aug 2021.
• How This Entrepreneur's Deep Desire to Succeed Helped Him Overcome Addiction
  
  With three key steps, he uncovered the root of his issues and started to live a new life without the toxic habits.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 18 Aug 2021.
• Kathy Griffin battles lung cancer, shares about dark chapter of addiction
  
  Kathy Griffin speaks to Nightline about her drug addiction following the fallout from the Trump photo and her recent lung cancer diagnosis.
  ABC News.  Monday, 2 Aug 2021.
• How Amy Winehouse's legacy is helping women in addiction recovery
  
  Amy's Place provides safe housing for women when they leave rehab to help them live independently.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021.
• Biden: 'So damned proud' of Hunter Biden crack recovery
  
  President Biden said Wednesday night he's "so damned proud" of his son Hunter for overcoming his addiction to crack cocaine. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021.

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