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The Root Cause of Addiction and a Path Forward

RULE 62, WE ARE NOT A GLUM LOT – July 14, 2024 - “There is so much more to see in a drop of water than can be seen by the naked eye. The heavens above have an immensity that cannot even be comprehended by the ... Read More...

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She Kept Digging – Literally!

PAYDIRT – July 15, 2024 - Melody Marr likes to give her testimony with individuals in jail, and she has been invited to speak at churches and rehab facilities. She has a down-to-earth, conversational tone res... Read More...

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This ‘Cheers’ Actor Struggled With Alcoholism

NO WONDER – July 17, 2024 - Grammer’s father was shot to death when the actor was only 13 years old. He had two half-brothers who were eaten by sharks in a scuba-diving accident. His sister was abducted, sexua... Read More...

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Carrie Bates: Olympian, Alcoholic & Advocate

LAPS AROUND THE STEPS – July 12, 2024 - Carrie Bates won three Olympic gold medals in the pool at the 1984 Los Angeles games. At the time, she was just 16 years old. She didn’t even have her license yet, but C... Read More...

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From Alcoholism to Christ – Will Matt Talbot Become a Saint?

THE SAINT OF SPONSORSHIP? – July 14, 2024 - Fr Selva Thomas, one of the Salesian priests who ministers at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Dublin, Ireland where Talbot is buried, says that many people grap... Read More...

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Kyle Richards Has 2 Years Sober ‘I feel strong’

VIDEO – JUST SAID NO – July 19, 2024 - “I want to wake up every day feeling my best. Mentally & physically strong enough to face whatever comes my way,” she wrote. Richards ended her post by saying she’s gra... Read More...

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Woman Finds Sobriety In Beekeeping

VIDEO — A NEW BUZZ – July 9, 2024 - “I was an alcoholic for 24 years, and God delivered me from it here eight years ago, and he replaced it with a passion for bees,” she said. “It just happened just like that.” She... Read More...

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Why Aren’t Doctors Prescribing Pill for Alcoholism?

IT’S ALL IN THE HEAD? – July 7, 2024 - In 2017, Katie Lain was blacking out several times each week from drinking alcohol. On weeknights, she would typically down at least one bottle of wine, often more, and o... Read More...

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I Stayed Sober at All-inclusive Resort Drinking Mocktails and Staying Active

HAPPINESS IS A THING CALLED FUN – July 10, 2024 - When we visited Sandals’ adults-only, all-inclusive resort in St.Vincent and the Grenadines, I found that the beautiful resort and the island were way more enj... Read More...

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Getting Sober and Staying Sober are Two Different Animals

ONE IS FOREVER – June 29, 2024 - Maree McLean has published her much-requested follow up to her first book, The No Bullshit Guide to Getting Sober. Now with the No Bullshit Guide to Staying Sober ( $29.99) she hope... Read More...

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Lori Murphy Overcame Alcoholism & Weight Struggles: Listen to Her Podcast

GUIDING WOMEN TO A NEW LIFE – July 1, 2024 - Lori Murphy has overcome alcoholism and other struggles. Now she wants to help others. Murphy hosts the “Influential Women” podcast and serves as an empowerment ... Read More...

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Lawyer Stopped Drinking to Launch a Recovery Boom

IT’S BUSINESS NOW – July 2, 2024 - Tim Robinson, CEO of Kentucky’s largest substance treatment provider, says his for-profit company “had to grow to survive.” He was photographed June 27 at Addiction Rec... Read More...

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Zac Efron: “There Was Something Lacking, Some Sort of Hole…”

FILL IT WITH LOVE – June 30, 2024 - The High School Musical star added, “I mean, you’re in your 20s, single, going through life in Hollywood, you know? Everything is thrown at you. I wouldn’t take anything bac... Read More...

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Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern On His Sobriety

THE TASTE OF RECOVERY – June 29, 2024 - “Bizarre Foods” TV host Andrew Zimmern has been sober for 32 and a half years, and often uses his platform to talk about mental health; he’s vocal about his experience o... Read More...

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Dean McDermott Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety

DOING THE RIGHT THING – July 2, 2024 - On July 1, the Canadian actor, 57, shared a photo of a countdown board on Instagram alongside a card that read, “You are literally the most amazing person. A special than... Read More...

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Comedy Show Aims to Break Stigma About Addiction

VIDEO – LAUGH A LITTLE – June 22, 2024 - The show has passed and was intended to entertain, educate and inspire the audience. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jml3Dkdjw ... Read More...

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‘Doing’ Addiction’ The Fear Of Slowing Down

Do-b, Do-b, DON’T – June 26, 2024 - For many people, taking a break is a welcome chance to recharge and unwind. For others, the thought of slowing down can stir feelings of anxiety, fear and a sense of looming... Read More...

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Achieving Sobriety Through Art

SOBRIETY IS ART – June 26, 2024, Drew Fowler is an artist living in South New Jersey who creates abstract fluid art. His pieces are striking, vibrant, colorful and as he describes them “inspired by joy”... Read More...

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The ‘False God’ of Addiction

INSTANT GRATIFICATION – June 27, 2024 - One of my favorite shows is a weekend show called “Freakonomics.” On Father’s Day, they were reporting on the opioid addiction epidemic and interviewing Dr. Stephen Lloy... Read More...

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Jason Mewes Marks 14 Years Sober: ‘A Very Big Deal for Me’

AN INSIDE JOB – June 25, 2024 - The actor — known for playing onetime drug dealer Jay in director Kevin Smith’s Clerks and Jay and Silent Bob franchises — was arrested for heroin in 1999, eventually movi... Read More...

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Top 10 Addictions People Want Help With

ASK FOR HELP – June 26, 2024 - Porn, Alcohol, Gambling, Opioids, Food, Marijuana and Five More ... A new study has revealed which addictions Americans are seeking help with the most. Learn More... CONTINUE@... Read More...

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Indigenous Men Walk for Sobriety

WALKING THE WALK – June 27, 2024 - On a cloudy Saturday morning, with temperatures at 77 degrees, a group of men embarked on a journey toward sobriety and mental wellness. The recent monsoons have refreshed th... Read More...

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SHOCKER: Two Top Execs at Rehab Chain Commit Suicide

OMG – July 28, 2024 - Employees of a multistate rehab company have been left in the dark after several facilities shut across the country following the suicides of the two top executives. Retreat Behavio... Read More...

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Treatment Works

AUDIO – SO DOES AA – June 25, 2024 - APA has helped “move the needle” in a positive direction on addiction, bringing together primary and specialty care professionals interested in addressing substance use disorder... Read More...

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Rob Lowe On His Sobriety: ‘It Doesn’t Get Any Easier’

YES IT DOES TOO ... – June 19, 2024 - “33 years ago today I found recovery and a tribe that has sustained me on my incredible, grateful journey,” he shared via Instagram at the time. “My life is full of love, ... Read More...

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Hunter S. Thompson: Real Life Alcoholic

VIDEO – A LOOK BACK – Oct. 13, 2023 - (Original Air Date: 2/6/03) Hunter S. Thompson reminisces about shooting guns with Conan, shooting his assistant, and having his basement dynamite discovered by Johnny Depp. ... Read More...

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Model Shows Better Access to Methadone Could Save Lives

WOULD SAVE LIVES – June 19, 2024 - In France, the majority of people with an opioid use disorder — 87% — receives access to medication designed to treat it. In the United States, where more than 100,000 people... Read More...

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Donovan Harmel Mentors the LGBTQ+ Community Through Sobriety

VIDEO – WE ARE ALL ONE – June 11, 2024 - Donovan Harmel, 78, grew up on a farm in Rugby, North Dakota.”Being gay, I don’t even think that was term that was used at the time. It wasn’t frowned on as much as it... Read More...

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Father Joe’s Changing Shelter Into Sober Living and Detox

VIDEO – GREAT IDEA! – June 13, 2024 - “There was meth, there was heroin, there was crack and now there’s fentanyl,” said Wisecarver. He says everyday he watches the need for help grow for people struggling... Read More...

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Embarrassing Viral Moment Leads Him To Sobriety

IT TAKES WHAT IT TAKES – June 20, 2024 - When a photo of David Hobbs arrested in a Captain America costume went viral, it could have been the most embarrassing moment of his life, but Hobbs says that was the m... Read More...

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