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Quote of the Week – Christina Koch

“When we saw tiny Earth, people asked our crew what impressions we had. What struck me wasn’t necessarily just Earth. It was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging on, undisturbingly, in the u... Read More...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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‘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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Person of the Week: Burk Jackson

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – April 7, 2026 - Burk Jackson is a New Mexico-based photographer, writer, life coach, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of sobriety. A passionate advocate for connection in recovery, he is ... Read More...

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15 Celebrities Who Opened Up About Hitting Rock Bottom

WHERE THE SUN DON’T SHINE – April 4, 2026 - (photo:Lucy Hale) The road to sobriety is seldom an easy one and for these stars, it took hitting rock bottom to finally get clean. “There are a couple of common fallaci... Read More...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Gen Z is the Most Alcohol‑Averse Generation

HAPPY DAYS – Mar. 22, 2026 - A growing number of Americans are opting out of having a “beveragino,” with Gen-Z leading the pack on sobriety, according to a new survey by Lending Tree. The report, which surveyed dr... Read More...

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Drug Overdose Deaths Fall

LIFE MATTERS – Mar. 23, 2026 - The number of overdose deaths fell by nearly 3% from 2022 to 2023, the first year-over-year decline the CDC has recorded since 2018. Preliminary estimates suggest that 76,516 Americans ... Read More...

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