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‘SCARY’ Video shows Southwest pilot take sobriety test before DUI arrest

VIDEO – DRUNK – Aug. 21, 2025 - Newly released video captured the moment law enforcement accused a Southwest Airlines pilot of being under the influence in eastern Georgia before arresting him earlier this year. O... Read More...

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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Recommends Treatment and Skipping Alcohol

DOES BEER COUNT? – Aug. 14, 2025 - Nearly half of all adults in the US have higher than normal blood pressure. The goal numbers for adults haven’t changed, according to the guidelines: Normal blood pressure is less t... Read More...

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Walker Hayes Was Ready to ‘Drink Again’ After Daughter’s Funeral

PAUSE - HIT RESET – Aug. 9, 2025 - He was two-and-a-half years sober at the time, but then “I drove to a bar called 55 South, and I looked through the window and there were three guys at the bar,” he continued, “And ... Read More...

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Happy Birthday to My Sobriety

SELF WORTH! – Aug 13, 2025 - This time last year, I got sober. I wasn’t a daily drinker, but when I went out, I went hard in the paint—Jameson by the bottle, cheap beer in between. I’d pick booze money over dinner wh... Read More...

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Empowering Families: The Key to Transforming Addiction Recovery

MOVIE TIME EDITORIAL – Aug. 2025 - Editorial - We are also celebrating the release of the documentary Together: Family Recovery, which poignantly follows three families as they navigate their loved ones’ addiction. T... Read More...

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U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Dangers Are Revealed

GETTING SMART – Aug. 13, 2025 - The percentage of U.S. adults who say they consume alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest by one percentage point in Gallup’s nearly 90-year trend. This coincides with a growing b... Read More...

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This 100-Year-Old Book Might Be the Key to Your Sobriety Breakthrough

AUDIO – FASCINATING – August 2025 - What if the real key to lasting sobriety and business growth was written over 100 years ago? In today’s episode, Becca kicks off a brand-new book study with fire and passion—int... Read More...

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Gen Z & Millennials are Driving Great American Drinking Decline

AUDIO – THIS IS MASSIVE – Aug. 13, 2025 - As concerns about health impacts rise, fewer Americans are reporting that they drink. The survey finds that 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcoholic beverages such as liqu... Read More...

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Billy Joel ‘hurt’ by Elton John’s Rehab Comments

ATTRACTION NOT COERCION – July 26, 2025 - Billy Joel felt “really hurt” after Sir Elton John encouraged him to go to rehab. The 76-year-old star admits that some “bad blood” developed between himself and Elton, af... Read More...

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AA Proves Beneficial For Those Aiming To Quit Alcohol

YES IT DOES – July 27, 2025 - Some addicts feel to share their problems and causes for the addiction. AA members provide a platform for such people and share their sufferings. AA members interact with such people and... Read More...

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TV Journalist Beth McDonough Discusses Her Sobriety

VIDEO – STANDBY – July 31, 2025 - Beth McDonough spoke with WBZ-TV’s Penny Kmitt about hitting rock bottom with two DUI arrests and how she recovered from alcoholism. She also discusses more about her journey in her ... Read More...

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No Lost Causes Club

READING MAKES YOU A BETTER PERSON – July 15, 2025 - “A stunning, seriously sick, and profoundly well work. I love the intricacies of sanity, and how it can look so crazy. This book had me laughing and crying. Truly b... Read More...

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There’s One Simple Method to Reduce Alcohol Intake

FEAR FACTOR – Aug. 5, 2025 - Researchers have discovered an effective method of getting people to drink less alcohol: Highlight the increased risk of cancer that comes with imbibing and pair that with counting each a... Read More...

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There’s Just One Small Problem With Quitting Booze

HOWLING? – Aug. 2, 2025 - Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, coined the term emotional sobriety, which, in simple terms, can be defined as inner peace. After many years without a drink, Wilson experien... Read More...

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Vodka Seltzers Mislabeled as Celsius Energy Drinks

BOOZY BLUNDER – July 31, 2025 - Fans of a popular energy drink may unknowingly be cracking open a can of alcohol, thanks to a supply-chain snafu. High Noon is recalling certain 12-packs of its vodka seltzers, which t... Read More...

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Demi Burnett Celebrates 4 Years Sober

NEVER NEEDED THE ALCOHOL – August 5, 2025 - Bachelor Nation fans first met Demi Burnett on Season 23 of “The Bachelor.” Now, Demi is taking to Instagram to celebrate a major milestone in her sobriety journey. The Bac... Read More...

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How ‘Rock Bottom’ Looks Different at 25

AMAZING STORY – July 15, 2025 - At 25, Lauren McQuistin decided she needed to quit drinking for good. At the time, she was studying and performing opera at Yale School of Music. Many of her peers were deep in heavy, ... Read More...

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Jamie Lee Curtis on Her Sobriety In Two Words

WINNER’S WINNER – July 27, 2025 - She is calling herself a “controlled addict” after decades of being a recovering alcoholic. The 66-year-old actress reflected on her 26-year-long sobriety journey in a new interview,... Read More...

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Most Common Question Asked About My 5 Year Sobriety

CELEBRATING NON-ALCOHOLIC LIFE – July 27, 2025 - From the age of 14 to 24, I was caught in a relentless cycle of binge drinking most weekends. Monday through Thursday, I was fine, but then came Friday to Sunday wh... Read More...

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Ashley McBryde’s ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Bar Inspired By Her Sobriety

BARTENDER HAS TIME – Aug. 1, 2025 - The award-winning country artist announced that she’s opening a bar called Redemption. It’s “inspired by her personal path to sobriety and designed as a welcoming space that honors... Read More...

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‘Real Housewife’ Katie Rost Makes Surprise Announcement Amid Sobriety Journey

WHO’S GOT THE RICE? – July 27, 2025 - “I got married on July 10th to the love of my life. Prior to our marriage I had a slight manic episode, it’s been handled and he encouraged me to get help and also stay off socia... Read More...

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Red Wine Raises Blood Pressure

RED, RED WINE – August 4, 2025 - Red wine has built a reputation as a “healthy” drink; however, limited scientific evidence supports its blood pressure benefits. Small amounts of red wine may not affect your blood pr... Read More...

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Why Alcohol – Not Cannabis – Is Fueling Surprise Pregnancies in Young Women

OH BABY – August 6, 2025 - Women who strongly wanted to avoid pregnancy were significantly more likely to become pregnant if they engaged in heavy drinking. Their risk was 50% higher compared to women who drank mode... Read More...

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Understanding the Brain’s “Action Mode”

SCIENCE MATTERS – July 24, 2025 - Moving toward saying no to drugs, cravings, and risky choices. The brain is a master controller, organized into large-scale neural networks that directly affect whether people with a... Read More...

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Alcohol-related Liver Disease Has Doubled In Last 20 Years

TOO MANY DOUBLES – July 23, 2025 - 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. The increase is tied to four groups that make up a greater share of heavy drinkers than they did two decades ago: Women, adults... Read More...

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Courtney Stodden’s “Toxic Relationship” With Alcohol

TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL – July 21, 2025 - Courtney Stodden is embracing a sober lifestyle. The Celebrity Big Brother U.K. alum shared their decision to give up alcohol in a candid message about struggling ... Read More...

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Summer Drinking Poses Unique Health Risks

AUDIO – TAKE A LIFEGUARD – July 22, 2025 - Goin’ swimming? Keep in mind that more drownings occur in July than any other month of the year, the institute warns. Swimmers whose judgment is impaired by alcohol are more... Read More...

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When Christie Brinkley Couldn’t Tolerate Billy Joel’s Alcoholism

MORE COUPLES THERAPY – July 24, 2025 - Their romance started off idyllic following a chance meeting on a Caribbean island, but the harsh throwaway comment Billy Joel uttered to wife Christie Brinkley amid his battle ... Read More...

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Courtney Stodden On An Emotional Sober Journey

FEELINGS – JULY 18, 2025 - The influencer shared a clip to let her more than 300K fans know she’s 72 hours into sobriety, and it’s been tough because she’s used alcohol for years to self-medicate. Stodden says she jo... Read More...

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TV Host Ulrika Jonsson Reveals Journey to Sobriety

QUITTING TIME – July 22, 2025 - The TV show host and model sat down to discuss how she knew it was time to make a change, the help she received, and what life looks like now. The star said she knew that “there was an... Read More...

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