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Brad Pitt Says He’s Drinking Again After 7 Years of Sobriety

L’Chaim – Aug. 10, 2026 - “I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon,” Pitt said with a “little laugh,” before holding a finger up to emphasize this next part: “In a more restrained manner. I got... Read More...

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Grandparents Happy Hour Loosens Alcohol Laws for Seniors

WHY NOT, THEY’RE ALMOST DEAD ANYWAY – July 24, 2026 - Gov. Tim Walz celebrated Grandparents Happy Hour. Walz signed into law Minnesota’s new “Grandparents’ Happy Hour” bill. The bill is a bit broader, affecting the p... Read More...

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When It Comes to Addiction Treatment – ‘Any Door Should Be the Right Door’

JUST OPEN IT AND GO IN – July 24, 2026 - Holly Warren was recently leafing through one of her old medical school textbooks, trying to recall how much instruction she’d received in addiction medicine — trying to recal... Read More...

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SAMHSA Sees Declines in Alcohol Use and Drug Taking in Latest Survey

GOOD NEWS – July 27, 2026 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration July 27 released results from its latest national survey on drug use and mental health. The survey found that fewer adolescent... Read More...

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Tony Romo Tells Masked Cop He Had ‘zero’ Drinks Before Getting Arrested

BODY CAM VIDEO – LAWYERING UP – July 28, 2026 - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo told a sheriff’s deputy he was on his way to see his grandparents and had consumed “zero” drinks during a traffic stop in Mi... Read More...

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Woman Blows Whistle on Fake Sober Living Homes

AUDIO – UNBELIEVABLE – July 17, 2026 - A Navajo advocate who has blown the whistle on fraudulent “sober living” homes in Arizona says she began shining a light on the Medicaid scam targeting Native Americans af... Read More...

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Real Housewives Kyle Richards Marks 4 Years Without Alcohol

NO VALIUM EITHER? – July 20, 2026 - “This past week marked 4 years since I gave up alcohol. I’ve talked about my reasons why I made that decision,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 57, shared in an Instagra... Read More...

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Ron Howard Shares ‘Regrets’ He Carries After Brother Clint Howard’s Struggle with Addiction

BROTHERLY LOVE – July 22, 2026 - Both the famed director, now 72, and his younger brother, 67, appeared on In Depth with Graham Bensinger in 2023. During their conversations on the show, they discussed the period in ... Read More...

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Tommy Lee Injected Jack Daniels Into His Veins

SHOT GLASS? – July 23, 2026 - Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee recalled the lowest point in his drug addiction during the height of the band’s success. “There was a point where, I was with my bass player, and we were ju... Read More...

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Saint Leo Supports Students Recovering from Addiction

SCHOOL SUPPORT – July 11, 2026 - An estimated 600,000 college students in the United States identify as being in recovery from substance use disorders, yet fewer than 200 colleges and universities offer formal colleg... Read More...

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A Sober Pro’s Master Guide to Mastering Social Events

AUDIO – MOCKTAIL? – July 16, 2026 - As a 30-year-old who is now nearly 7 years sober, there is nothing better than watching your friends collectively bin alcohol for a whole month, mostly because it means I no longer... Read More...

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Sanaa Lathan: “My Sobriety Is More Inspiring Than The Rumors!”

RUMORS NOT TUMORS – July 4, 2026 - The internet completely lost its mind after early whispers claimed that Hollywood timeless beauty Sanaa Lathan had a dramatic, heart-wrenching sit-down with wellness stage anchor Ke... Read More...

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Two Drinks a Day May Be Riskier Than You Think

10 MAY BE EVEN RISKIER – July 15, 2026 - Alcohol is often treated as a routine part of social life, but a new analysis suggests that even levels many Americans consider moderate carry measurable health risks. The stu... Read More...

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Nurse Gave Phil Collins a Note: ‘If you have a drink, you will die.’

HE LIVES! – July 15, 2026 - Phil Collins opens up about his past battles with alcohol addiction in a new interview with British music magazine MOJO, revealing that fellow rock star Eric Clapton once talked him into a... Read More...

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Five Signs It’s Time to Ask for Help by Heather Hayes

NOW NOT LATER – July 13, 2026 - One of the most heartbreaking statements I hear from families is: “We wish we had called sooner.” Rarely do families reach out the first time they notice something is wrong. More often... Read More...

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NHL Star Was Confronted By Wife About Alcoholism Before Hanging Death

THE SADDEST GOAL – July 17, 2026 - Retired NHL great Claude Lemieux allegedly admitted to relapsing after 12 years of sobriety the night he died by suicide, according to TMZ Sports. Lemieux’s family had noticed a ... Read More...

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Author, Speaker & Recovery Coach Releases Book on Overcoming Addictions

VIDEO – LIVE AND LEARN – July 7, 2026 - An Oregon-based author, speaker and recovery coach Joey McCollum believes that you can’t change your past, but you can rewrite your story. WATCH https://www.youtu... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Shares Five Signs You Have a Drinking Problem

VIDEO – TAKE NOTES! – July 9, 2026 - For most of us, it can be hard to identify when we crossed the point of no return. And usually, by the time we notice, it’s often too late. The only way to prevent these things... Read More...

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Megan Rapinoe Talks of Losing Brother To Alcoholism

VIDEO – SIBLING SADNESS – June 2026 - On the June 11 episode of “A Touch More,” Megan Rapinoe told guest Abby Wambach that she returned home in 2025 after her older brother Michael died. She described his death as th... Read More...

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Lil Uzi Vert Says Rehab Employee Secretly Recorded Treatment Session That Later Circulated on Social Media

MALIBU REHAB IN DEEP DOO DOO – June 30, 2026 - The “Bad and Boujee” rapper (born Symere Bysil Woods) entered rehab in February 2022 and worked toward their sobriety over the course of several months. During their sta... Read More...

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Scientists Expected One Result From Alcohol and Alzheimer’s—They Found Another

INTOXICATION? – July 10, 2026 - Alcohol may not affect the Alzheimer’s-damaged brain in one single way—instead, its impact appears to depend on which type of brain change is already present, according to new research... Read More...

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I Went Viral For Sobriety

PERPLEXING – July 5, 2026 - It didn’t look like what I thought a drinking problem was supposed to look like. It looked like beach days, boat days and long afternoons by the pool with friends who were doing the same. ... Read More...

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The Weight of Addiction Recovery

HEAVY ISSUES – July 9, 2026 - In addition to being a key feature of many eating disorders, body image disturbance and a desire to lose weight can motivate substance use—both legal and illegal—as women strive to attai... Read More...

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Rethinking Alcohol and Health

GOOD NEWS FOR NORMIES – July 2, 2026 - Historically, alcohol has been woven into many cultures. In parts of Europe, for example, children were once given small amounts of wine as a way to teach responsible drinking, ... Read More...

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What Happens After 6 Months Without Alcohol?

SOBER-CURIOUS GEN Z SHARES RESULTS – July 2, 2026 - A Cosmopolitan after work. A martini at a fancy restaurant. Tequila shots on birthdays. A glass of wine while travelling. Beers during a trip. If there was a celebr... Read More...

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No. 1 Nonalcoholic Beer in America

BUZZ POSTPONED – July 1, 2026 - Best Day Brewing’s Wild American Pilsner was named Best in Show at the inaugural North American Nonalcoholic Cup, earning the competition’s top honor after blind judging of more than 1... Read More...

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Alcohol Should Be Stigmatized Like Smoking

Or POISON – July 2, 2026 - Alcohol contributes to millions of deaths globally each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, unintentional accidents, violence and, importantly, dependence and addiction. Despite th... Read More...

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Bye-Bye Booze? Alcohol Consumption Hits 20 Year Low

AUDIO – FOR HOW MUCH LONGER? – June 29, 2026 - Kristin Williamson is taking in the fine weather with her newborn son, drink in hand. But like a growing number of consumers, her drink of choice these days is often non... Read More...

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Thousands of Sober Drivers Arrested for DUI OUTRAGEOUS DOC

VIDEO – COPS WITH HANDCUFFS GO WILD – June 30, 2026 - The ‘Sobering Problem’ documentary by WSMV4 Investigates reveals the troubling trend of thousands of sober drivers arrested for DUI. The shocking discoveries went... Read More...

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New Spiritual Initiative Launched to Support Families Affected by Addiction

ALANON TOO? – July 3, 2026 - The Matt Talbot Prayer Society is aiming to help parents protect their children from the dangers of substance abuse with special Spiritual Protection Packs containing items and prayers de... Read More...

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