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I Struggled With Alcohol – Cycling Helped Me Get Sober

EASY AS RIDING A BIKE –  March 4, 2021 - To cope with my father going missing, I started drinking…

4 years ago

Mackenzie Phillips shares story of overcoming addiction

HIGH ON ARRIVAL –  March 11, 2021 - Phillips, whose parents were both in popular 1960s folk rock band the…

4 years ago

Living sober for everyone…more ditch drinking

ANY DECREASE IS A WIN –  March 10, 2021 - At the beginning of the global pandemic, uncorking a bottle…

4 years ago

Underlying Twists & Turns of Addiction: Mental Illness or Mental Diversity?

by Julie Lyons, LICSW PUTTING OURSELVES BACK TOGETHER –  March 12, 2021 - Coming out about addiction to the public, friends…

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Addiction center outlines use for life-saving Stimulus $$$$

WATCH – THE GOOD STIMULANT –  March 11, 2021 - Federal aid from the $1.9 Trillion dollar Covid Relief Bill…

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1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan Includes SUD Treatment Provider Funding

AMERICAN SPRING –  March 10, 2010 - Recognizing the increased need for SUD treatment services, the massive spending bill includes…

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Young addicts use art to ‘stay clean’

WATCH – DRAWING A LINE, NOT DOING ONE –  March 1, 2021 -  “I’m used to seeing people like me…

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ARcare Joins Hazelden Betty Ford’s Network

A PARTNERSHIP FOR GOOD –  March 3, 2021 - “We are thrilled to welcome ARcare to our Patient Care Network…

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Al-Anon: What is it? Who is invited?

AT LEAST YOU HAVE TO KNOW SOMEONE –  March 4, 2021 - It has spread throughout the United States, as…

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The Importance of Sharing Stories

AND OF BEING EARNEST –  March 3, 2021 - As human beings, we are all defined by our personal experiences,…

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Alcoholics Anonymous seeing influx of new members amid pandemic

ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE –  March 2, 2021 - “Just for anonymity purposes,” Steve explained. “It’s our AA tradition.”…

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Alcoholics Anonymous offers relief to Our Lady of the Lake University students

NEVER TOO YOUNG –  March 4, 2021 - A representative of Alcoholics Anonymous San Antonio, Pam, who wished to remain…

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How Amanda Marino Built New Business During the Pandemic

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? –  March 6, 2021 - As a certified intervention professional, certified life and recovery coach, Amanda…

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5 Things To Say To Someone In Emotional Distress

BE DELICATE –  2021 - Instead let us be present for our friends and loved ones and say: I hear…

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Marin County drug court gets $500,000

HOUSING NOT HOSING –  March 1, 2021 - Jei Africa, director of Marin County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services division,…

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Jamie Lee Curtis on how sobriety helped unlock her confidence

WATCH – SCREAMING? –  March 4, 2021 -  Actor Jamie Lee Curtis joins Hoda and Jenna to talk about her…

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Newsman Rod Luck rebuilt life in sobriety 1948-2021

SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS –  March 6, 2021 - “Booze, drugs — too much tore me down,” he said in…

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Cheyenne Jackson talks maintaining sobriety during pandemic

HAND WASHING, NOT HAND WRINGING –  March 3, 2021 - “But yeah, right now, I gotta be fully on. Jason…

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Has COVID-19 Killed AA Anonymity?

by Christopher Dale IS THAT REALLY A BAD THING? –  March 8, 2021 - As we pass the one-year anniversary…

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Two women open sober-living homes for men

WATCH – COOKING NOT INCLUDED –  March 3, 2021 - People in recovery may encounter a long road finding a…

4 years ago

Trey Anastasio to Open Treatment Center in Vermont

PHISHER FOR SOULS –  March 4, 2021 - “Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life,” Anastasio said…

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Gary Oldman: ‘I used to sweat vodka’

WATCH – SO I BECAME A BARTENDER –  March 3, 2021 - “How do you make this guy likable and…

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12 Tips for Your Recovery

STAYING VIGILANT –  2020 - Many people who misuse alcohol or drugs have trouble dealing with anger. If left unchecked,…

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John Mulaney is in Outpatient Sober Care

WISHING HIM THE BEST –  Feb. 25, 2021 - When Mulaney was a teenager, his parents sent him to a…

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‘Tyger Tyger’ Offers Different Picture of Addiction

WATCH – BUT DARKER –  Feb. 26, 2021 - The story, in which Mondragon shaped using his own personal experience…

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Governor Pardons 13 More People, Including Illegal Substance Users

JUSTICE PREVAILS –  Feb. 26, 2021 - Gov. Tony Evers said “It continues to be extraordinary listening to the stories…

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Man Plunges Into Icy Ocean to Fight Addiction

WATCH – GOING TO ANY DEPTHS –  Feb. 25, 2021 - For about 15 years, Rosa has been raising money…

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Chris Therien’s career with the Philadelphia Flyers was prelude to a world of alcoholism

FROM THE ICE TO ICED TEA –  Feb. 27, 2021 - Thousands showed their support. Some talked about their own…

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Ecstasy Could Be Used to Treat Alcoholism

PROBLEM DRINKERS HAVE PROBLEMS –  Feb. 23, 2021 - It’s thought that painful past experiences are frequently at the root…

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Student Uses YouTube to Create A Sober Community

USING TECH FOR GOOD –  Feb. 26, 2021 -  Gabriella Augello is an open book when it comes to her…

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