Good News Notes: “Alanis Morissette has opened up about addiction and therapy in a new interview. Speaking to The Guardian, the Canadian rock star described herself as “such an addict” and said that without therapy, she’s not sure how she would have coped. Speaking about her addictions, Morissette said her main ones were ‘work addiction, love addiction and food addiction.’…
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After battling addiction and depression, former UW cornerback Walter Bailey arrives at a new beginning
Good News Notes: “It was 7 a.m. on April 28, 2010, and the drugs were gone. The liquor was gone. The sun was up, but he couldn’t see it. He was lying in the darkness in a dope house in Portland, a mile from the childhood home where his parents still lived. The windows were…
Can mindfulness beat addiction? Research being done for more holistic practices
Good News Notes: “Researchers analyzed 6,400 people taking opioids for a variety of reasons, including chronic pain. They found moderate to large improvements for people who added meditation, hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy to their daily routines.” Read the whole story here: http://weartv.com/news/local/can-mindfulness-beat-addiction-research-being-done-for-more-holistic-practices
New addiction recovery center opens in Hillsboro
Good News Notes: “A new addiction recovery center is now open in Hillsboro. The O’Rourke Center is a community drop-in center that will offer a safe space for young adults. Its aim is to give them a place to socialize, hang out and receive guidance from peer mentors. The center is funded by a grant…
Former Condé Nast editor Dan Peres opens up about Vicodin addiction
Good News Notes: “In 2001, Dan Peres — then the celebrated editor-in-chief of the men’s magazine Details — was at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards at Lincoln Center. He slipped away to the men’s room to privately wash down a Vicodin only to be caught hunched over a sink by Tom…
Man inspires others through his own recovery
Good News Notes: “One man has turned his substance abuse into a passion for helping others. Roderic Townes started using drugs and alcohol when he was just 12 years old. Looking back, Townes realized it stemmed from being raised by his grandparents because his mother couldn’t afford two kids. Townes said he continued to make…
Two Vancouver recovery centers want sobriety to have its fun moments
Good News Notes: “About a dozen people are gathered inside Recovery Cafe Clark County in Vancouver, eating sandwiches and chips and playing darts. There’s a small putting green rolled out on the floor. Conversation flows, and then William O’Connor, 51, steps to the microphone. He looks to his friend Charles Hanset, who’s playing darts. ‘Hey…
Community donates Christmas gifts to Bay City women in recovery
Good News Notes: “Recovery Pathways LLC saved Katie Mrozinski’s life.” “Mrozinski, 35, is in recovery. In September, she went to rehab to battle her drug addiction, a disease that has led to her losing her kids to foster care.” “In September, things started to improve. She went to rehab and started services with Recovery Pathways…
24-hour run in Raleigh cemetery raises funds to help with addiction recovery
Good News Notes: “Happening Saturday and well into Sunday in Raleigh: a man undertaking a 24-hour run to raise money for an important cause.” “John Frey started the run at 3 p.m. Saturday and plans to keep running until 3 p.m. Sunday at the historic Oakwood Cemetery.” “Frey is on a mission to raise money…
Wilfred Bungei: Ex-Olympic champion hopes his battle with alcoholism will inspire others
Good News Notes: “His third child was due. And the Kenyan runner – who had missed the births of his first two children to focus on the athletics career that had brought him an Olympic gold medal – would be able to attend.” “But he didn’t make it. He had been consumed by the demons…