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Billy Horschel’s Wife Brittany Offers Story of Golf, Sobriety & Inspiration

LEAVING THE PUTTS TO HIM – July 21, 2024 - Brittany Horschel shares the same passion for golf, and the two have even made history playing together in a World Tour event. Brittany’s impact goes beyond golf as s... Read More...

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‘High on Jesus’

VIDEO – MARY WOULD BE PROUD – July 19, 2024 - He was desperate to quit, but starting over wasn’t so simple. Once out of jail, Halas had nothing – no money, car, home, job, family or friends. But thanks to thos... Read More...

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‘The Bear’ Shows Impact of Alcoholic Parent On Kids

AUDIO – CAN FICTION BE REAL? – July 23, 2024 - Critics have praised “The Bear” for its realistic portrayal of the high-stress restaurant world. But it’s also about what alcohol addiction does to families. CONTIN... Read More...

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Selma Blair Forced Removal From Plane Before Embracing Sobriety

NEVER TOO LATE – July 17, 2024 - It ultimately led the actress to get sober — a decision that she says led her to an MS diagnosis — which she shared publicly in 2018. “I wouldn’t have been able to be diagno... Read More...

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Drunk Ingrid Andress Singing Botched National Anthem IS Going to Rehab, she says yea, yea yea

VIDEO – WISHED AMY HAD – July 16, 2024 - “I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said in a statement on social media. “I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need. That w... Read More...

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Housing First – Sober Living Next

STREET LIFE SUCKS – July 14, 2024 - Every reasonable person agrees that addiction is a prevalent challenge among the homeless population, whether they base that judgment on scientific research or on the experi... Read More...

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How Going Sober Saved My University Experience

FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT – July 13, 2024 - I did not have one distinct reason for going sober, but upon reflection, it can be attributed to numerous factors that were affecting my mental health and my university w... Read More...

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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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