GNR’s Slash Speaks of Touring Sober

GNR’s Slash Speaks of Touring Sober – www.musicares.org After battling drug addiction, Slash the guitarist from Guns N’ Roses talks about the reality of going on tour in recovery. According to Slash it’s easy to overcome addiction and be sober; once you get over the fear. Ask for help if you need help with addiction; contact MusiCares®. MusiCares® operates an Addiction Recovery Program that recognizes the issues unique to musicians in recovery, at any stage of their career, and whether they are on tour or performing locally. Please help MusiCares® continue with this important work. Donate to MusiCares & enter to win tickets to the 2012 GRAMMYS! (No purchase necessary)

Women battling homelessness and drug addiction get free make-overs

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They are part of Gilgal Inc., a Christian-based residential recovery program in Atlanta. The women in the program are battling homelessness and drug addiction. On Saturday, they were all offered facials, manicures and makeovers to help them get a head …
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Part 4: The prescription drug abuse problem

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Reach Up participants have a self-reported low incidence of substance abuse, but they often have to cope with addiction and substance abuse in their family circle. Parents, siblings, spouses and partners are frequently drug dependent and sometimes …
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