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Whatever happened to the Indonesian rehab that didn’t insist on abstinence?

Whatever happened to the Indonesian rehab that didn’t insist on abstinence?

Sam Nugraha, who himself was once addicted to heroin, started a rehab center in Indonesia with a different philosophy from those government dried up — but then a new opportunity opened up. Julia Simon for NPR hide caption toggle caption Julia Simon for NPR Sam Nugraha, who himself was once addicted to heroin, started a

Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances

Amputation in a 31,000-year-old skeleton may be a sign of prehistoric medical advances

Dr. Tim Maloney and Andika Priyatno work at the site in a cave in East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, on March 2, 2020. The remains, which have been dated to 31,000 years old, mark the oldest evidence for amputation yet discovered. Dr. Tim Maloney and Andika Priyatno work at the site in a cave in East

Rand Paul blasts DC priorities: No one hit by severe Kentucky floods asked me to send more foreign aid

NEWYou can now listen to Originol articles! Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., called out the “enormous disconnect” between Congress’ priorities and those of their constituents, as billions of taxpayer dollars have gone to foreign aid while people in his own state have little to no help with deadly flood recovery. On “The Ingraham Angle,” host Laura

After Their Father Died, a Discovery Changed Their Lives Forever

After Their Father Died, a Discovery Changed Their Lives Forever

Mick Carney, a devoted father of two children, was killed in a car accident in 2003. The crash occurred when a teenager, preoccupied with her phone, blew through a red light and crashed into Mick’s car. Thirteen years later his still devastated children decided to organize a campaign about the dangers of distracted driving. Around

Voolt.com Review

Review: Voolt’s Marketing Automation Platform – The Ultimate Solution for Service Businesses As a small business owner, I’ve always struggled with managing online marketing campaigns. From dealing with Google Ads to figuring out how to get a website up and running, it all seemed so complicated. Then I came across Voolt, a marketing automation platform

How to have a healthy relationship with the news

How to have a healthy relationship with the news

We all do it — reach for the phone first thing in the morning to check the news. And no wonder, with all that has happened in the world over the past few years. But might this habit be harming our health? Medical News Today assessed the evidence and spoke to experts to find out

Queen Elizabeth and Ronald Reagan – monarch shared special friendship with her favorite president

NEWYou can now listen to Originol articles! During Queen Elizabeth’s long reign there were 15 prime ministers and 14 U.S. presidents. It was said, of the 13 American presidents Queen Elizabeth met and knew, Ronald Reagan was her favorite. And why not, Reagan was charming to the hilt and they both shared a love of

When She Ran Away at Age 18, Her Parents Thought She’d Joined a Cult. The Truth Was More Horrible.

When She Ran Away at Age 18, Her Parents Thought She’d Joined a Cult. The Truth Was More Horrible.

Elisabeth Fritzl had a childhood full of abuse in Austria at the hands of her father. The abuse reportedly started at age 11, and continued throughout her teenage years. She could only dream of the day when she would turn 18. On that day, she would no longer be a child and would be a

To settle state probes into teen vaping, Juul will pay nearly $440 million

To settle state probes into teen vaping, Juul will pay nearly $440 million

Electronic cigarette maker Juul has agreed to a multi-state settlement. The states allege the company marketed aggressively to teenagers. It’s the latest blow to a company under fire. A MARTINEZ, HOST: E-cigarette maker Juul has agreed to pay out $440 million. This after an investigation found that the company illegally targeted children with an advertising

He Was Abused for 50 Years, But No One Expected the Elephant to Do This

He Was Abused for 50 Years, But No One Expected the Elephant to Do This

  Elephants have been recognized as one of the most intelligent beasts in the animal kingdom. Sadly, an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 elephants live in captivity, many suffering abuse at the hands of their owners. Raju, was one such elephant before Wildlife SOS,  a team of animal rights activists set him free. Raju’s story will touch