Tiger Woods says he was ‘talking to the president’ when arrested IN THE ROUGH – April 2, 2026 - The phone conversation was not captured on video, but Woods could be heard saying, “Thank you so much,” as he hung up and the deputy approached. It wasn’t clear if Woods was referring t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesTrauma
From Acting Debut at 5 to Jail Sentence to AA – 5 Interesting Facts about Robert Downey Jr. REAL HOLLYWOOD HERO – April 3, 2026 - Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most prolific American actors and has seen several ups and downs in his life. From debuting in an acting career at the age of 5 to being sentenced... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Grown Man spends $60K on Kratom Drinks STICK TO WEED – April , 2026 - Evan Eichhorn has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against a chain of kratom stores, claiming he became so addicted that he needed to enter drug rehab to wean himself from the subs... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured Articles
Rams Wide Receiver Puka Nacua is in Rehab BIG FUMBLE – April 1, 2026 - Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an “unprovoked antisemitic statement” on New Year’s Eve and later bit her on the shoulder. “He was in a ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRehab
Popular Alcohol-alternative Fueling Spike in Poisonings STONERS BEWARE – April 2, 2026 - Marketed as a natural, hangover-free alternative to alcohol and sold at trendy cafes and vape shops, the plant-based drink kava is fueling a dramatic spike in poisonings across the US... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured Articlessobriety
Oxford House Treasurer Arrested in $2.8K Embezzlement Case WHOOPS – Mar. 26, 2026 - Brenda Carol Byrd, 63, is facing felony charges of breach of trust and forgery after investigators uncovered what they describe as a scheme involving forged checks at an Oxford House.The inve... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Tiny Changes Can Lengthen Your Life 7-8 HOURS IS ONE – Mar. 31, 2026 - Three manageable tweaks to behavior could have an outsize influence on how long and well we live, a study involving tens of thousands of people shows. Scientists believe they may ha... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancy
April is Alcohol Awareness Month ALL MONTH – April 2, 2026 - Alcohol Awareness Month is a time to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks of alcohol misuse and its widespread impact on health and well-being. It is important for people ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery Advocatesobriety
Why Are L.A.’s Sober Bars Struggling? SOBER PEOPLE DON’T WANT BARS – April 1, 2026 - It’s been a tough year for non-alcoholic (NA) bars. Since we wrote our last NA bar round up, during 2024’s Dry January, at least three NA-only bars have shut down in Los... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediasobriety
Kyle Richards on Sobriety, Separation, and Staying Real SOBER HOUSEWIFE – March 31, 2026 - Kyle Richards has been in front of cameras since she was three years old—child actress, Halloween scream queen, Paris Hilton’s aunt, and now the longest-running housewife in B... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
Influencer Brynne Marie Details How Sobriety Led to Her Physical Transformation PHYSICAL TRANSFORMATION – March 26, 2026 - Influencer Brynne Marie is sharing some of the lifestyle changes that have contributed to her health over the last few months. Marie posted a video that showed before-and... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
Am I enabling my boss’s alcoholism? DEAR ERIC! – Mar. 31, 2026 - Dear Eric: My boss is what could be called a “functioning alcoholic,” which in this case means that, in spite of having a severe drinking problem, he manages to hold down a job, even whil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
Program Allows Addicts to Choose Treatment Over Justice System VIDEO – MOVING ON UP – Mar. 31, 2026 - A woman who was homeless for years is sharing her story of survival after she was able to avoid jail time and seek treatment instead. Those involved with the program knew that T... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Twilight’ Actor Jackson Rathbone Talks Sobriety SOBER IN AUSTIN – April 2, 2026 - “I chased acting because I wanted to be something different,” Rathbone said. “I didn’t really have a lot of self love, and being other people was a way for me to escape that feeling.... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
Beachcomber Rehabilitation Unveils Exclusive Private Rehab Cottages in Delray Beach FLORIDA SEEMS FABULOUS – April 3, 2026 - Located just 350 steps from the Atlantic shoreline, Beachcomber’s new cottage option bridges the gap between high-end hospitality and evidence-based addiction treatment. As a ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Lawmakers Try to Make Kratom Illegal VIDEO – THEN WHAT? – April 2, 2026 - Mac Haddow, a senior fellow with the American Kratom Association, argued for regulation rather than a ban. “Properly regulated kratom products are safe and should be allowed on... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reduction
Doctor Arrested for Distributing Millions of Opioid Pills AUDIO – DR. FEELGOOD – April 3, 2026 - 70-year-old James Robles is accused of conspiring to illegally prescribe oxycodone, hydrocodone and carisoprodol — all of which are controlled substances — out of his cash... Read More...Articles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediaopioid crisisopioidsoxycontin
My Drinking Buddy Called To Tell Me She Was 6 Months Sober. What She Said Next Completely Changed My Life. HIGH DRAMA – April 2, 2026 - I asked my friend how she managed to stop, and we began a dialogue that would completely change my life. At the time, she was listening to the “HOME Podcast” with Laura McKowen and Holly ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediasobriety
Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra – Live At The Kiel Opera House 1965) VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – HIS WAY - Frank Sinatra is an American Jazz singer, who is best known for his songs “My Way” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” Sinatra is known as one of the best-selling artists of all time, espe... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winner
Tiger Woods gets permission to seek treatment abroad SOMEWHERE WITH A GOLF COURSE? – April 1, 2026 - Former NFL player Randy Grimes ‘proud’ of Tiger Woods’ decision to seek drug treatment. Woods’ attorney, Douglas N. Duncan, filed a motion requesting permission to leav... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionSlider
Tiger Woods Pocket Filled with the Hydrocodone Pills at Crash VIDEO – REHAB BOUND – Mar. 31, 2026 - After the crash, the five-time Masters winner was “sweating profusely” and his movements appeared “lethargic and slow” as he spoke with deputies. The 50-year-old also told deputi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRehabSliderTrauma
How Do Doctors Treat Mothers with Addiction? VIDEO – CAREFULLY – April 3, 2026 - Women that use substances such as drugs, alcohol or tobacco have higher risks for stillbirths, according to The National Institute on Drug Abuse. Other outcomes include a premature... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoverySlider
Less Meat & More Plants – Live Longer SALAD DAYS – April 1, 2026 - The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein o... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMental HealthSlider
Lizzo Two Months Sober From Alcohol VIDEO – WHAT ABOUT WEED? – April 2, 2026 - Lizzo is feeling good as hell—and is sharing the latest reason why. The “About Damn Time” singer revealed her two-month sobriety from alcohol in the form of a meme ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySlidersobriety
Quote of the Week – Buzz Aldrin “I know the sky is not the limit, because there are footprints on the Moon—and I made some of them! So don’t allow anyone to denigrate or inhibit your lofty aspirations. Your dream can take you higher and much farther t... Read More...Articles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediaquote of the week
Book Excerpt – HIGH: From Cannabis to Clarity by Leonard Lee Buschel HIGH-lights – Once I was back home, selling the hash was no problem, until I was dealing my last quarter ounce to some guys in a friend’s basement in the Kensington and Allegheny neighborhood of Philadelphia. I... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Publisher Turns 27* and is subject of a piece in Shout Out LA A PUFF PIECE ON AN EX-POTHEAD – August 2, 2021 - Occasionally the gang and I would wait at the news stand for the ‘bulldog’ edition, dropped off at 11pm. An early edition of the morning Inky, nickname for the Phila... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionInterviewLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Robert Downey Sr., Filmmaker and Provocateur, Is Dead at 85 A MAN OF HIS TIME, A MAN AHEAD OF HIS TIME, A MAN FOR ALL TIME – July 7, 2021 - The film, though probably a financial success by Mr. Downey’s standards, made only about $2.7 million. (By comparison, “Butch Cass... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionLeonard Buschelnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalRehabWriters In Treatment
Writers In Treatment: Melding Recovery, the Arts, and Information The accident that led to a Film Festival November 12, 2020 - For the past twelve years, Leonard Buschel has been an instrumental force in adding flavor and culture to the recovery community by filling ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyExperience Strength and HopeExperience Strength and Hope AwardsLeonard Buschelnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateREEL Recovery Film FestivalWriters In Treatment
Leslie Jordan Fan Mail “Who knew when Leonard started his recovery bulletin years ago, how pertinent and necessary it would become in the days of hunkering down from the Covid 19 virus. When one has exhausted all the available online... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyLeonard BuschelRecoveryRecovery Advocate