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One in Five U.S. Ignoramouses Unaware of Link Between Diet and Blood Cholesterol Levels

EAT YOUR HEART OUT – June 8, 2026 - The poll included 2,200 U.S. adults surveyed May 26-27, 2026. When asked, “What is the effect of the following foods on an individual’s blood cholesterol level?” roughly half corre... Read More...

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Mayor Says Sobriety Won’t Be Required at New Homeless Shelter

THANK GOD – June 9, 2026 - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said residents entering a new homeless shelter community in the city’s Interbay neighborhood will not be required to be sober, a policy she defended as part of th... Read More...

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Tribal Members Ride with Message of Faith and Sobriety

GALLOPING TO HEALTH – June 10, 2026 - People were gathering on a tribal reservation on Wednesday with a message they hope will help other people overcome addiction. Once they arrived, people were invited to hear stor... Read More...

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‘What It Takes’ Documentary Tells Intimate Stories of Addiction Recovery

TAKES ALL KINDS – June 10, 2026 - “Addiction affects far more people than we know about because it’s a conversation that’s embarrassing and stays in the shadows,” Shulman said. He said he hopes The documenta... Read More...

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Joshua Bassett Says Addiction ‘Should Have Killed Me’

YOU AIN’T THE ONLY ONE – June 10, 2026 - The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star, 25, appeared on the June 9 episode of the More Life with Carl Radke podcast and opened up about his struggle with addict... Read More...

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Trauma and Addiction to OnlyFans Success

VIDEO – SOBRIETY PAYS OFF – June 9, 2026 - (Michael Stairways is with Michael Lynch) Solo and Doc sit down with Essie Bone to discuss her journey from addiction, trauma, and life in small-town Indiana to over four ye... Read More...

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Doctor explains the four key signs you’re in the alcoholic danger zone

IMPORTANT ARTICLE – June 10, 2026 - Speaking to the Telegraph, Dr Niall Campbell of The Priory identified four warning signs, suggesting that since the end of the coronavirus pandemic he’s noticed people’s drinking h... Read More...

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Addressing Youth Addiction & Recovery with Dr. John Kelly

VIDEO – WATCH and LEARN – June 10, 2026 - What does the latest science say about youth substance use prevention, adolescent treatment, recovery support services and the future of addiction recovery? In this episode, ... Read More...

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Person One Year Sober Shows Garden That Helped Get Them There

SEED TO FLOWER – June 12, 2026 - Recovery looks different for everyone, but positive, hands-on activities such as gardening can play an important role in the process. Gardening provides routine, encourages t... Read More...

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More Than 1 Drink a Day Linked to Health Risks – But Not in America!

WHY? – June 8, 2026 - Researchers found no clear health benefit from low-level alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The study concludes that t... Read More...

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Strongman Attempts World Record to Raise Money for Recovery Home

VIDEO – BREAKING A SWEAT – June 11, 2026 - Butte strongman Ray Hibnes attempts to lift over 96,000 pounds in one hour Saturday to raise money for a new addiction recovery home. WATCH https://www.youtube... Read More...

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Laura Nyro – Live at the Bottom Line

VIDEO – SONG OF THE WEEK – ETERNAL: THE ROLL OF THE OCEAN All her pieces in all her versions are MASTERPIECES! Normally I don’t hear soul music, but Laura is simply incredible! By far the best ARTIST in music (not on... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Vicki Abelson

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 16, 2026 - Bestselling author, actress, producer, and talk show host, Vicki Abelson, thrice appeared on Saturday Night Live, co-starred in a pilot for Comedy Central, and went mano a ma... Read More...

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Tim Allen Opens Up On Sobriety & Fatherhood Regrets

STILL A STAR – June 11, 2026 - “I never really wanted to be a dad. I joke about it on stage; I’ve just never been a real fan of children. As people have said many times about parenting, you go through all this to ge... Read More...

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Britain to Ban Youth from TikTok, YouTube and Other Social Media…

FAT CHANCE – June 15, 2026 - Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. “... Read More...

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91 years ago – a severe hangover led 2 friends to start Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, OH

MANY YEARS AGO...THANK GOD – June 10, 2026 - The outcome was the establishment of A.A., which today has more than 123,000 groups worldwide in 180 countries. In 2021, A.A. estimated there were nearly two million membe... Read More...

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15 Celebrities Who Embraced Sobriety

AND STILL ARE – June 3, 2026 - Actress / Model Zita Vass attends the Rock To Recovery 5 benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre on July 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, - Public figures from film, music, and sports have shared ... Read More...

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Midlife Habits That Could Make or Break Your Brain’s Health

KEEP IT ACTIVE – June 11, 2026 - Neuroscientists now see midlife as a critical window when the brain becomes especially vulnerable to aging — but also more responsive to intervention. The implications are profound... Read More...

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Arizona treatment center using weight loss meds in addiction recovery

VIDEO – THIN PROOF? – June 12, 2026 - Dr. Aaron Wilson with The Meadows said emerging research suggests the drugs may also help reduce cravings for alcohol and other substances. “A lot of the preclinical research ... Read More...

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Freedom Summer’s Shrink: Remembering Robert Coles

OBITUARY – June 9, 2026 - A famous figure who lives a very long life risks outliving his fame. That was the case for Robert Coles, the celebrated child psychiatrist and social critic, who died earlier this week at ag... Read More...

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Cara Delevingne Gets Vulnerable About Sobriety

GREAT VIDEO – ROLE MODEL MODEL – June 2026 - Cara Delevingne opens up about the deeply personal journey behind her music. She talks about sobriety, mental health, vulnerability and why she waited until now to share t... Read More...

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Highly Addictive Nicotine Pouches: Tobacco’s Latest Ploy

NO SURPRISES – June 10, 2026 - Nicotine pouches are small, microfiber satchels containing a pre-portioned powder doped with nicotine — a highly addictive chemical — flavorings and other ingredients. When held in the ... Read More...

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Meta and Google Denied New Trial in Youth Addiction Lawsuit

COMPLICATED – June 10, 2026 - Motions filed by Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google requesting a new trial have been denied by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl, who upheld a jury’s findings that both com... Read More...

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Smartphone Addiction of Young Adults – ‘I can never be in a room alone and not be on my phone.’

ME NEITHER – June 2026 - Eight focus groups were conducted involving 37 students aged 18-22 to explore how smartphones support and undermine well being, with addiction emerging as one of the themes. The data were mat... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Gene Shalit

Favorite Gene Shalit line was from his review of Crazy Heart. “He even sings in bowling alleys. Spare me.” – Gene Shalit, 1926-2026 ... Read More...

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Smartphones Are Driving a Global Fertility Crisis

LESS PEOPLE ‘DOING IT’ – June 2, 2026 - Contrary to popular belief, at least in Western nations, mothers aren’t necessarily having fewer children compared with a decade or two ago. It’s that fewer women are becoming ... Read More...

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Andy Dick Seen in Public After Near-Fatal Drug Overdose

THE RETURN OF – May 31, 2026 - Dick, 60, was photographed at a booth at the Hollywood Show convention on Friday, May 29, where he was seen chatting with attendees and signing various pieces of memorabilia. He appeare... Read More...

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TRIBUTE to IN THE ROOMS Co-FOUNDER – KENNY POMERANCE – The man with a plan

VIDEO – GRATITUDE – June 4, 2026 - Thanks Kenny. God bless you and your family thanks for all you’ve done for all of us! ... Thanks Roy for a great interview with Kenny. I got sober in 2012 & one of my avenues o... Read More...

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Four Red Flags of a Functioning Alcoholic

THEY’RE ALL IN A FANCY DRINK – June 1, 2026 - Although going sober is more popular than ever, there are still many who struggle with alcoholism behind the scenes. A dependence on alcohol can present itself in many... Read More...

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Guinness vs. Alcohol-free Guinness

READ THE LABEL TWICE – May 30, 2026 - “If 100 people were blindfolded and taste-tested the original Guinness next to Guinness 0, the majority of them wouldn’t be able to tell the difference,” she wrote. While we didn... Read More...

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