Sentences with phrase «battled addiction for»

His death on March 30, 2017 occurred after he was sober for 20 months, and after he battled addiction for seven years, his mother said.

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Outside Canada, Cooke's causes include protecting orphans in Moldova from abuse, and providing financial support and advocacy for men battling addictions in Estonia.

I've been battling this «addiction» for as long as I can remember.

Shae should be commended for battling her addiction, not belittled by fellow drunk.

Narratives range from humorous to heart - wrenching: a teen is smitten by an older boy, a son battles drug addiction, a parent steals the unthinkable, a daughter and her family navigate thunderstorms, a mother redefines «home» for her autistic son — plus compelling essays on parenting teens with chronic illness or anxiety disorders or that inevitable phase of parenting which requires letting go of your teenager.

The de Blasio administration's recent recreation of 1986 World Series victory celebration for former Met Dwight «Doc» Gooden, whose battles with drug addiction caused him to miss the original festivities, was guided by the influential lobbying firm of James F. Capalino, whose name has been linked to several corruption probes.

For almost 18 months, the Gates to Recovery addiction services center has been helping those battling against opioid addiction.

«We are seeing improvement in our battle against opioid and heroin addiction, which is why we must continue to prioritize funding for the programs that are working to save residents.

In the State Senate, Shelley will continue to advocate for programs that support those battling addiction and resources that crack down on the prevalence of opioids in Westchester and across New York.

The County Executive's proposal allocated $ 375,000 to create a local hotline to those in need of assistance for themselves or a loved one battling opioid or heroin addiction.

TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY - Sen. Charles Schumer on Friday addressed the need for more support by the federal government to help communities struggling in the battle against Opioid Addiction.

Avi Israel says an insurance company's denial of coverage for his son's treatment of an addiction to the opioids he was taking while battling Crohn's Disease resulted about a month later in his son's suicide.

A largely peer - operated service organization, the Mental Health Organization is designed to offer support and treatment options for people of all ages battling addiction.

According to Robert Poznanovich, executive director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and author of It's Not Okay to Be a Cannibal: How to Keep Addiction from Eating Your Family Alive, the battle for control is at the core of alcohol abuse and dependence.

«I admire Shannon because she's battled her own demons — overcoming depression, drug addiction, and an eating disorder — and has emerged with an enthusiasm for life, a belief in herself, and a passion for helping others identify and pursue what they truly want.»

I think that is why I've done so well with the social support and being in a Mastermind group for my addiction too... as soon as you connect with someone else who understands, REALLY gets your battle, it seems to be so much easier.

With society's increasing acknowledgement of addiction comes great opportunities for those battling theirs to locate professional help and support.

Theatrical and confrontational, New Zealand's bad boys of rock, Head Like a Hole reform with belligerence, vulnerability and shamelessness, amidst their ongoing battles of past addictions and sabotaged dreams, in their continuing quest for glory and relevance.

Co-written by estimable Frownland director Ronald Bronstein, it's inspired by the experiences of street kid Arielle Holmes, who plays a fictional version of herself alongside actor Caleb Landry Jones in what's described as «a tumultuous drama about a New York City couple battling addiction in the midst of a love affair»... And finally, the prize for oddest remake of the week: French thriller specialist Jean - François Richet is changing gear rather alarmingly with his, er, «reboot» is the word I'm looking for, of Claude Berri's 1977 comedy Un moment d'égarement, in which two fathers take their sexy adolescent daughters on vacation — and one of them is seduced by the other's jeune fille.

Josh Hartnett plays the former hockey player in question who, as the story begins, is not only battling with drug addiction, but also facing a possible jail sentence for reckless driving.

That meant Carell had to exhibit vulnerability behind the Riggs persona — through the course of the film, his marriage is on the rocks while he battles a gambling addiction, for instance — while also meeting the role's physical demands.

The film shows his battle with heroin addiction, his tendency for womanizing, and his pride, although that last one is understandable and makes him as smooth a businessman as a pianist.

«How to Stop Smoking» will give you winning strategies for quitting the tobacco habit and overcoming your nicotine addiction by providing powerful, step - by - step, WORKABLE tools for you to use in your battle to quit smoking.

Michael Favor battled the demons of drug addiction for 12 years before he found something that helped him break free — rescuing animals.

«Anyone who has ever loved an animal, battled depression, or struggled with an addiction of any kind will not be able to put down Pound for Pound... brave account of the healing power of shelter dogs is not only a page - turner, but a true inspiration..»

Two Labrador retrievers are making life a little brighter for patients battling poverty, homelessness, illness or addiction.

Read this story about two dogs making a difference for the homeless from this week's Pet Connection: Two Labrador retrievers are making life a little brighter for patients battling poverty, homelessness, illness or addiction.

In a less confrontational blog post, Cliff Harris, the creator of Gratuitous Space Battles and owner of Positech Games, sees Star Citizen funding and wonders if more government oversight is needed for games industry marketing and addiction manipulation.

Delilah Saunders became an outspoken advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women after her 26 - year - old sister's death, something that hit her hard, say family members, who describe it as a factor in her battle with addictions.

With society's increasing acknowledgement of addiction comes great opportunities for those battling theirs to locate professional help and support.

My husband is also battling addiction, ups and downs for 20 years.

Asking for help is the first step in overcoming the overwhelming fears and doubt that you can actually win the battle against addiction.

Whether you're looking for couples counseling in Clawson, MI or you need help battling addiction, we have a counselor or therapist ready to assist you.

But for most people with opioid addiction, detox is only the beginning of a long - term battle against craving and relapse.

The guilt, shame, and grief of sexual addiction can be overwhelming, if not paralyzing, for those who wage war in this battle.