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‘Drug addicts ain’t trash’

VIDEO – THEY ARE RECYCLERS!!! – Nov. 23, 2023 - Randall Byrge went from being ashamed to return home to a pillar in the recovery community. “Drug addicts ain’t trash. They’re people that made a mistake. I made a mist... Read More...

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Hank Crapser: Single Dad, Former Addict, Helping Others

EVERYDAY IS FATHER’S DAY – Nov. 19, 2023 - He hands out his business card with pride, excited to speak about the work he does. He feels obligated to help those in need, as so many tried to do for him for so long, he ... Read More...

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Robbie Williams Lived Through Hell Before Embracing Sobriety

ROCK ‘N ROLL SOBERSTAR – Nov. 19, 2023 - Speaking to The Sun, the singer got candid about that dark time in his life, sharing what was going through his head at the time: “I thought I could snort the most, take the m... Read More...

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Jen Hyatt was Inspired by Alcoholic Father & Slum-Raised Mom

RIDER FOR JUSTICE – Nov. 19, 2023 - The couple have reluctantly decided to put their Bells Wynd house on the market as Jen builds out her creative base, and Finn is going to a new school, in Edinburgh. Now,... Read More...

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D’Angelo Martin’s Journey to Sobriety

FATHER’S SOBER ADVENTURE – Nov. 22, 2023 - Growing up in the Far North town of Kaitāia, award-winning television journalist and The Hui reporter D’Angelo Martin resolved not to raise his kids the same way he h... Read More...

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Hank Azaria: To Matthew Perry, God Was a Bunch of Drunks in a Room

THE SADNESS REMAINS – Nov. 9, 2023 - We went to this very big gathering in Brentwood, Calif. We walked in, and I swear it seemed there were a thousand people in there. He knew the look on my face — daunted. Be... Read More...

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Here’s Why It’s So Hard to Stay Clean & Sober

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TAKE WORK – Nov. 2, 2023 - Addiction is both biological and social First, it is important to know where addiction originates. It is not a choice someone made. Addiction is “a ... Read More...

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How Long Does It Take for Alcohol to Leave Your System?

TOO LONG – Nov. 15, 2023 - Alcohol withdrawal can be a challenging phase, with its duration and severity varying from person to person. Symptoms typically peak within the first 24 to 48 hours and can range fro... Read More...

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Dealing with Addiction Before Ruining Festive Holidays

DON’T BE THE TURKEY – Nov. 15, 2023 - It can also be hell for the loved ones of those struggling with addiction as they are often not equipped to deal with their needs. To help people better understand addiction, bra... Read More...

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Recovery Requires ‘whole person’ Care

HUMANS ARE BEINGS – Nov. 16, 2023 - “When we’re running a county and we have incarcerated individuals who need access to medication to help their brain get better so that they can become more productive members of ou... Read More...

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Hopscotch Into The Holidays

NON-NONE-NEAT – Nov. 14, 2023 - Although he’d initially only planned to open a cat cafe when he moved here from D.C. in 2021 (Flattery Cattery will open in Federal Hill early next year), he pivoted and instead opened... Read More...

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Navigating Addiction in the Holiday Season

NO WILD TURKEY – Nov. 17, 2023 - That doesn’t mean that you should invite disaster to your holiday gatherings, but you can consider appropriate precautions for health and safety. Sometimes, it simply isn’t saf... Read More...

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Dean McDermott Is Staying at a Sober Living Facility

AND MAKING AMENDS – Nov. 15, 2023 - He hopes his time there will allow him to soon make amends with his family, including wife Tori Spelling. The couple split in June. “All she’s ever done to this day... Read More...

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VIDEO: What Happens in Recovery

VIDEO – TAKE A LOOK – Nov. 17, 2023 - Illustrated new series explores life after addiction in West Virginia. The Gazette Mail spent weeks following men in a sober living house in Charleston, WV as they struggle to ov... Read More...

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Through Freud’s Lens: Why We Drink

WHY WE EAT? – Nov. 11, 2023 - According to psychologist Sigmund Freud, these two simple motivations are responsible for our daily decisions. We pick up the chocolate bar for the rush of joy when it melts in ou... Read More...

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Josh Brolin Shows Off His 10-YEAR AA Sobriety AA

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS – Nov. 2, 2023 - Today isn’t to be celebrated any more than any other day with the exception that it represents to others who are thinking about a way out of their tornado of shame that there exis... Read More...

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Country Star Ashley McBryde Wanted to Embark on Her Sobriety Journey Privately

IT’S AN INSIDE JOB – Nov. 10, 2023 - “I decided that I wasn’t gonna talk about it at all until at least a year, because what I didn’t need was people on social media being like, ‘Ashley McBryde swears off alco... Read More...

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I Began To Heal My Relationship With My Body In Sobriety

CHEWING WELL – Nov. 9, 2023 - But, at 31, when even a year ago these thoughts would have gripped me – now, I can mostly shake them off. And what I believe has changed my attitude to my body is the fact that I’m over ... Read More...

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Man Helps Others in Recovery With ‘Sober Yoga’

VIDEO – STRETCHING NEW HABITS – Nov. 7, 2023 - “I couldn’t have two beers, I had to have 12 beers. I couldn’t have a glass, I had to have the whole bottle,” said Zak Stinnett. “It’s internal pain. It’s physical pain.... Read More...

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Denise Richards says ‘Two and a Half Men’ led to Charlie Sheen ‘not being sober’

ONCE UPON A TIME – Nov. 8, 2023 - Denise Richards believes “Two and a Half Men” turned Charlie Sheen into a man she didn’t recognize. The “Wild Things” actress, 52, revealed this week on the podcast “... Read More...

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Tribal Leader Motivated to Develop Treatment Facility

VIDEO – EACH ONE TEACH ONE – Nov. 10, 2023 - Speaking at the future site of the tribe’s medically-assisted treatment facility in Olympia, Frank said his past experiences with drugs, motivated him to help get the fa... Read More...

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Adele’s Drinking Again After Quitting Four Months Ago

ABSTINENCE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE – Nov. 8, 2023 - She told the crowd that she plans to celebrate the end of the second leg of her shows: ‘I’m just going to chill. I’m annoyed as well that I’m sick because this i... Read More...

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They Wanted to Get Sober. They Got a Nightmare Instead.

HOW THE WEST WAS SCREWED – Nov. 11, 2023 - The white vans were the first thing people noticed. They began popping up around tribal reservations in the Southwest a few years ago, trolling through alleys and parking... Read More...

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Lucy Hale’s Life ‘got really dark’ During Struggles with Alcoholism, Eating disorder

SEEING THE LIGHT NOW – Nov. 2, 2023 - The actress, 34, revealed on Wednesday’s episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that her earliest memory of drinking was on vacation when she was 12 years old. “I remembe... Read More...

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8 Critical Things To Know If You Want To Quit Drinking

VIDEO – FIND OUT NOW – Nov. 7, 2023 - You’ve heard that quitting drinking and getting sober can change your life. December 22, 2013, was the last time I had any alcohol. It’s now been almost 10 years since I’ve had a... Read More...

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Blacking Out & Waking Up on a Plane, I Needed Help Getting Sober

HE FIGURED RIGHT – Nov. 10, 2023 - It all started to come back to me. Not just how I got on the plane in yet another blackout but how I ended up here, at the lowest point of my life. It was a life full of new lows. ... Read More...

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Stepping On It A Little, Ed Begley Jr. Tells His Tale In The Temple of Tranquility

A STAR IS ON – Oct. 16, 2023 - Before unearthing some hilarious and poignant stories of Hollywood icons and Hollywood excesses, Ed Begley Jr. took a deep breath in front of an assembled crowd of family, friends, fans... Read More...

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The 10 Most Convincing Portrayals of Alcoholism in American Movies

VIDEO – STREAM ONE TODAY – Nov. 3, 2023 - As Hollywood evolved, so did its actors’ ability to depict the depths of alcoholism with astonishing realism. These portrayals are incredibly powerful tools for reflecting th... Read More...

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Trudging Through Sobriety and Other Challenges

ONE DAY AT A TIME – Nov. 3, 2023 -In March 2020, after the pandemic began, the couple bought a house in the nearby village of Palmetto Bay. “It was a big commitment — I wasn’t sure about getting married again,” Mr. d... Read More...

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Joe Walsh Talks Sobriety

HE KNOWS FROM WHENCE HE SPEAKS – Nov. 4, 2023 - Though the rocker, known for his shredding guitar chops and wry sense of humor, has been known for his work in various lineups over the years, ( like the Eagles,... Read More...

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