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Pat Hartman

12-Step Programs’ Secret Agenda

Why do some stand-up comedians attend AA meeting even though they’re not alcoholics? Because a ready-made audience is right there and willing to be entertained.

Especially Sugar and Wheat

More evidence for the addictive quality of food-based opioid sensitivity is that deprivation can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, including depression, mood swings, and even a worsening of digestive tract problems.

Addiction, Overdoses, and Statistics

The leaked preliminary budget proposal suggests cutting a slew of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.

The Most Gangster Thing, Update

We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.

The Most Gangster Thing

According to many people who know whereof they speak, the coolest, hippest, toughest, most unyielding, committed and brave thing a person can do is achieve and maintain sobriety.

Addiction Sells

A TLC series called “My Strange Addiction” (2010-2015) inspired shock and awe among TV audiences, but has since been exposed as fabricated.