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Ex-49ers linebacker Aldon Smith addresses his troubled past

We all have a comeback inside us –  Nov. 27, 2020 - “When I drank, it was always to numb,”…

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The childhood drug addiction that inspired The Queen’s Gambit

Here comes the knight –   Nov. 27, 2020 - Tevis, originally from San Francisco, learned to play chess as…

4 years ago

Miley’s Honest Update About Her Sobriety

Discomfort Zone –  November 24, 2020 - Rather than getting mad at herself for going backward on her sobriety journey,…

4 years ago

Man finds hope, gratitude and sobriety

WATCH – From way down, to marriage, work and sobriety –  Nov. 26, 2020 - “I got sober right before…

4 years ago

Jewel on Reconciling with “Abusive” Father After He Got Sober

Shining Brighter Than Ever –  November 19, 2020 - No longer willing to put up with the abuse, Jewel moved…

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Meet attorney who documented her battle with alcoholism

WATCH – Drink in the inspiration –  Nov. 19, 2020 - Adam Chodak: The detox facility you initially went to…

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Shorts are Big Deal at the Reel Recovery Film Festival by Burl Barer

A Short in The Arm –  November 20, 2020 - There is a thrill to discovering an excellent film, a…

4 years ago

What has changed during COVID-19 for People in Recovery

WATCH – Lack of traditional AA meetings? –  Nov. 12, 2020-  A lot has changed for people in recovery as…

4 years ago

Chasing the News – Episode 4 – Musicians

WATCH – Sobriety, creativity, serenity and laughter in the Coronaverse. A conversation with Paul Williams, Ester Nicholson, Ricky Byrd, John…

4 years ago

Pandemic taking toll on parents

Mommy Merlot and Daddy Doobie –   Nov. 9, 2020 - In a May survey conducted by the Research Triangle…

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Cafe Is Helping People Recovering From Addiction With Jobs and ‘Relentless Love’

WATCH – ‘Relentless Love’ says it all –  Nov. 9, 2020 - A cafe in Charlotte, North Carolina, is giving…

4 years ago

We Recovered Too: The Family Groups’ Beginnings in Al-Anon Pioneers’ Own Words

MEDIA: Book recommendation –  Published 2011 - Hazelden proudly presents this engaging multimedia retrospective of the Fellowship that has brought the…

4 years ago

Climate change, sobriety at heart of new novel

MEDIA: Book review –   Nov. 10, 2020 - In part, writing the book was healing for Lord – “an…

4 years ago

Why Do People in Recovery Experience Sugar Addiction?

Because it tastes good? –   Nov. 9, 2020 - Susannah Gerber is a chef, nutritionist, and food behaviorist. By…

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How to Avoid Addiction Relapse

Vigilance! –  Nov. 14, 2020 - Avoid tempting scenarios. We’ve often heard people share that they wanted to prove to…

4 years ago

Q&A with Lisa Hower, Hower Lodge

Stick with the Winners! –  Nov. 17, 2020 - I  am so Grateful to be Clean and Sober! Through the…

4 years ago

Michael J. Fox’s past struggles with sobriety, Parkinson’s & fame

WATCH – Sober Like A Fox –  November 9, 2020 - With the love and support of his wife of…

4 years ago

What It’s Like To Be A Sober Drag Performer In Toronto Pt. 1

Queen and Sober –  November 13, 2020 - April Wozny: Tell us what is was like when you drank/used and…

4 years ago

Getting Sober in 2020?

There’s no ‘How-To’ guide –  November 10, 2020 - A Nielson survey found that alcohol sales rose 54% at the…

4 years ago

Actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers arrested after crashing his car in Malibu

Portrait of an Alcoholic –  Nov. 10, 2020 - The actor, 43 - whose battle with alcoholism has been well…

4 years ago

Review

MEDIA: Film Recommendation After binge watching Netflix’s mini-series QUEEN’S GAMBIT, which I enjoyed tremendously, I listened to a rare interview…

4 years ago

Kenny Dunn Photo-documents Being Sober 24 Hours To 4 Years

Caterpillar into Butterfly –  Nov. 2, 2020 - “I spent most of my life battling a sugar addiction and like…

4 years ago

Man Looking To Return Lost Sobriety Coins To Owner

It’s the hugs that can’t be replaced –   Nov. 1, 2020 - Shared on Facebook by Mat Ross, he…

4 years ago

Ashley Addiction Treatment’s Joint CEOs

Time to share –  Nov. 6, 2020 - Ashley’s powerful legacy of treating each patient with dignity and respect together…

4 years ago

Alberta eliminates $40/day fee for residential treatment

Canada - Where Human Life Still Matters –   Nov. 6, 2020 - “For the first time in Alberta’s history,…

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Jim Ramstad, congressman championed mental health and recovery issues, dies at 74

Loss of a good guy –   Nov. 6, 2020 - Shortly before his death, Mr. Ramstad celebrated his 39th…

4 years ago

A year sober, able to help others and feeling unstoppable

We all can heal –  Nov. 8, 2020 - I would never miss a happy hour or networking event —…

4 years ago

Treatment centers in Maryland struggle

Time to come together –  Nov. 8, 2020 - On a summer evening in August, Holt relapsed in Brooklyn Park…

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Film Festival Flix Announces Partnership with Reel Recovery Film Festival

Movies delivered to your home –  Nov. 5, 2020 – Reel Recovery Film Festival patrons and ticket holders will be…

4 years ago

Scott Darlow Chats His New Single & Sobriety

WATCH – Living the good life –  Oct. 28, 2020 - This morning on the show, Triple M’s Pablo chatted…

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