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Macklemore Talks to Rolling Stone about Recent Successes and Sobriety

  Rapper Macklemore speaks candidly about his struggle to stay sober through his recent meteoric rise to top the pop charts and his overnight surge in popularity, in an interview with Rolling Stone that hits newsstands today. As his fame has exploded recently, so has his schedule, which has put a burden on his sobriety. “The last three months haven’t been good for me – the pressure, the expectation, the lack of sleep, the stress, the traveling,” he explains to Rolling Stone. “I can’t escape Macklemore. I just want to get the fuck out of my own head.” The artist also discusses his improbable and challenging journey to commercial success, despite his struggles with substance abuse. Macklemore’s rise has been entirely self-made; he runs his own label, makes his music videos, and … Read entire article »

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Online Gambling Bait and Switch

Online Gambling Bait and Switch

Online gambling just got a little bit more tempting as internet gambling sites implement new strategies enticing players to pay to play. Players frequently visit websites that host gambling “just to have a look” but are soon playing games such as blackjack and poker as if they were in a casino. The prospective customers of these gambling sites may not realize it, but they are being enticed to play by “free play” and “demo” versions. … Read entire article »

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Supporting and Enabling Addicts with Money

Supporting and Enabling Addicts with Money

  Looking back at my progression from an addict to a sober person has really changed my relationship with money and addiction.  I’m just starting to regain a grasp on the meaning of money in my life and its healthy purpose in ensuring my recovery.  I’m now much more conscience of my daily spending and balancing of my budget, but this wasn’t always the case.  I was once consumed with money and I used it to … Read entire article »

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Violent Films + Vicodin = Tragic Dark Knight Shootings

Violent Films + Vicodin = Tragic Dark Knight Shootings

  Yes, what we watch matters!  The kind of entertainment we spend millions of dollars to make here in Hollywood and then stuff down people’s throats all around the world matters.  The video games that kids play these days are pure violence.  They glorify and encourage it.  Because simulated violence is ubiquitous, we have become desensitized, and shooting a theater full of people becomes a plausible concept for a person who is mentally unstable.   Then, when something … Read entire article »

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L.A.’s Pot Dispensaries No More?

L.A.’s Pot Dispensaries No More?

  Two days ago on July 23rd, L.A.’s City Council vigorously voted to put a stop to marijuana dispensaries all over the city.  Santa Barbara, a fellow Californian city has already ended the life of its dispensaries all over the county.  There are approximately five-hundred and fifty dispensaries around the Los Angeles area, soon to be closed due to neighborhood concerns and numerous court rulings questioning a city’s right to control the weed retailers.  The council’s … Read entire article »

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Gambling for Greed: A Tale of Gambling Addiction

Gambling for Greed: A Tale of Gambling Addiction

  When addiction is mentioned the primary focus is usually turned on those who abuse substances such as alcohol, cocaine and heroin. Many people overlook addiction issues such as gambling. When an individual is gambling it triggers the same parts of the brain as many drugs. Gambling addicts describe their experiences as a “rush”, just as a heroin addict would describe their high. While yes, there is a difference, the same mentality when active in the … Read entire article »

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Dry Bars: Fun in Sobriety

Dry Bars: Fun in Sobriety

  “What you’ll have” or “What can I get you” the bar tender asks you as you approach the bar and sit down.  You ask for a shot of Patron Silver with a bit of ice and a Corona to wash it down.  After a few more drinks you receive your tab, look at it, and empty your wallet full of Andrew Jackson’s.  Resentful that you even stepped foot in the bar, you leave drunk and … Read entire article »

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My Financials While Using and Sober

My Financials While Using and Sober

  Coming from a wealthy Jewish family, for years, I took advantage of my parents and their money, never understanding the true value of a dollar, until they discovered I was using their hard-earned cash to support my addiction to weed, alcohol, and gambling.  After getting sober and obtaining a job, I now have a better understanding on what it takes to earn a dollar, how much money I’ve wasted on my habits, and that money … Read entire article »

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