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Am I enabling my boss’s alcoholism?

DEAR ERIC! – Mar. 31, 2026 - Dear Eric: My boss is what could be called a “functioning alcoholic,” which in this case means that, in spite of having a severe drinking problem, he manages to hold down a job, even whil... Read More...

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‘Twilight’ Actor Jackson Rathbone Talks Sobriety

SOBER IN AUSTIN – April 2, 2026 - “I chased acting because I wanted to be something different,” Rathbone said. “I didn’t really have a lot of self love, and being other people was a way for me to escape that feeling.... Read More...

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Beachcomber Rehabilitation Unveils Exclusive Private Rehab Cottages in Delray Beach

FLORIDA SEEMS FABULOUS – April 3, 2026 - Located just 350 steps from the Atlantic shoreline, Beachcomber’s new cottage option bridges the gap between high-end hospitality and evidence-based addiction treatment. As a ... Read More...

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My Drinking Buddy Called To Tell Me She Was 6 Months Sober. What She Said Next Completely Changed My Life.

HIGH DRAMA – April 2, 2026 - I asked my friend how she managed to stop, and we began a dialogue that would completely change my life. At the time, she was listening to the “HOME Podcast” with Laura McKowen and Holly ... Read More...

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Rams Wide Receiver Puka Nacua is in Rehab

BIG FUMBLE – April 1, 2026 - Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an “unprovoked antisemitic statement” on New Year’s Eve and later bit her on the shoulder. “He was in a ... Read More...

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Popular Alcohol-alternative Fueling Spike in Poisonings

STONERS BEWARE – April 2, 2026 - Marketed as a natural, hangover-free alternative to alcohol and sold at trendy cafes and vape shops, the plant-based drink kava is fueling a dramatic spike in poisonings across the US... Read More...

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Tiger Woods gets permission to seek treatment abroad

SOMEWHERE WITH A GOLF COURSE? – April 1, 2026 - Former NFL player Randy Grimes ‘proud’ of Tiger Woods’ decision to seek drug treatment. Woods’ attorney, Douglas N. Duncan, filed a motion requesting permission to leav... Read More...

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How Do Doctors Treat Mothers with Addiction?

VIDEO – CAREFULLY – April 3, 2026 - Women that use substances such as drugs, alcohol or tobacco have higher risks for stillbirths, according to The National Institute on Drug Abuse. Other outcomes include a premature... Read More...

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Lizzo Two Months Sober From Alcohol

VIDEO – WHAT ABOUT WEED? – April 2, 2026 - Lizzo is feeling good as hell—and is sharing the latest reason why. The “About Damn Time” singer revealed her two-month sobriety from alcohol in the form of a meme ... Read More...

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Gen Z is the Most Alcohol‑Averse Generation

HAPPY DAYS – Mar. 22, 2026 - A growing number of Americans are opting out of having a “beveragino,” with Gen-Z leading the pack on sobriety, according to a new survey by Lending Tree. The report, which surveyed dr... Read More...

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Sobriety Helps Fan to Attend England World Cup Games

GOAL! – Mar. 26, 2026 - A recovering alcoholic has made his childhood dream come true by getting tickets to watch every England match in this year’s World Cup after going sober. Darren Thompson funded the tournament ... Read More...

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Can Exercise Offset the Risks of Alcohol?

AT THE START – Feb. 27, 2026 - Emerging research suggests that people who meet physical activity guidelines tend to have lower mortality and liver disease risk than inactive drinkers. But exercise doesn’t erase alcoh... Read More...

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Hunter Montgomery Marks 19 Years of Sobriety

SOBER BACHELOR – March 25, 2026 - Bachelor Nation fans first met Hunter Montgomery on Season 17 of “The Bachelorette,” and he has continued to share his journey with followers on social media. While Hunter often post... Read More...

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How Technology Is Transforming No- and Low-Alcohol Wine

TOASTS DON’T CLINK FLUTES? – Mar. 26, 2026 - Alcohol, once a defining feature of wine, is now being removed by brands large and small, premium and entry level, in response to the growing thirst for no- and low-alcoho... Read More...

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Addiction Linked to Inconsistent Decision-making

AUDIO – MAKE UP YOUR MIND - STOLI or FINLANDA – Mar. 26, 2026 - Scientists have argued that individuals with more severe substance use become less sensitive to negative consequences such as health problems or financi... Read More...

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Sheriff Releases Statement on Tiger Woods Car Crash and DUI Arrest

PUTTS – Mar. 27, 2026 - During the investigation, law enforcement said Woods showed signs they described as impaired behavior and failed multiple field sobriety tests. However, an alcohol breath test reportedly regis... Read More...

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Wake Up, You’re Not Broken – A Guide to the First 30 Days of Sobriety

VIDEO – REPAIRING YOUR SELF – Mar.23, 2026 - Tune in to In the Mix for an empowering and timely conversation! Recovery Expert & Author. Marci Hopkins, an award-winning TV host, nationally recognized motivat... Read More...

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Rob Lowe Helped Nate Bargatze Realize He Had a Problem with Alcohol

WARNING SHOT – Mar. 23, 2026 - The comedian says that Lowe’s comments helped him understand that there are different levels of alcohol use disorder beyond just “waking up drinking shots of vodka” “The level where you... Read More...

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Rehab Facility That Treats Tech Addiction Like Heroin

BETTER GET MORE BEDS – Mar. 24, 2026 - At age six, Sarah Hill was handed her first iPad by her parents, which she used to play games like Angry Birds and Minecraft whenever she was bored. By age 21, the Alabama nativ... Read More...

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Doctors BEG Seniors to Quit Drinking

ONE FOR THE ROAD ... To NOWHERE – Mar. 2026 - Think that nightcap is helping you relax? Think again. While alcohol might make you drowsy, it actually disrupts your sleep cycles, leaving you groggy, irritable, and exh... Read More...

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Lawmakers To Allow ‘HAPPY HOUR for Grandpa and Grandma’

AUDIO – ON THE OTHER HAND – Mar. 19, 2026 - Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow the consumption and display of alcoholic beverages in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The bill, S... Read More...

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Matt Willis reflects on incredible moment Jack Osbourne helped him get sober

AUDIO – HELP, I NEED SOMEBODY – Mar. 18, 2026 - “We were in some major city in New Zealand, and I’d been out in the morning, got p**ed and got beaten up in the town centre and came back by police. “I was at the airpo... Read More...

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It’s Not Addiction Till You Graduate

They Can All Spell STOLICHNAYA – Mar. 19, 2026 - There’s one goal for the night: get blackout drunk and maybe get lucky enough to experience a dance floor make. “As all freshmen at Penn do, we’re going fratting and w... Read More...

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Lola Young Opens Up About Sobriety, Checking Into Rehab and AA

SURRENDER TO WIN – Mar. 12, 2026 - “What else was I going to do, die? That was the reality of where my addiction was heading.” After experiencing all the success “Messy” had to offer, Lola Young is now on the path to... Read More...

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‘Drunk Mom’ became the ‘poster girl for sobriety’ — but secretly struggled with relapse

AUDIO – AND WROTE A NEW BOOK – Mar. 11, 2026 - Toronto author Jowita Bydlowska told the world how she got sober in her 2013 bestselling memoir Drunk Mom. What she didn’t expect was that her next book would chronic... Read More...

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George Clooney Creates a ‘Healthier’ Non-Alcoholic Beer “Crazy Mountain”

MARLBORO OR MORE MALT? – Mar. 9, 2026 - The boys are teaming up for another business venture. Clooney, 64, Randy Gerber, 63, and Mike Meldman, 67, said this “premium” drink is for people who want to live a “healthier... Read More...

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‘Booze: A Memoir of Sobriety, Survival, and Self-Discovery’

And FREEDOM – Mar. 12, 2026 - The book chronicles Julian’s 37-year relationship with alcohol — from the highs of rugby club culture and pub nights to the sobering realization that his health, mental clarity, and futu... Read More...

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USA Star Austin Shepard Says He Relapsed While Filming

RIGOROUSLY HONEST – Mar. 12, 2026 - The LOVE ISLAND reality star said he was 11 days sober on Monday, March 9. The Love Island season 7 star appeared on TMZ’s Previously On... podcast on Monday, March 9, and revealed... Read More...

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‘There’s no life behind being an alcoholic’

SOBRIETY TIME – Mar. 12, 2026 - Helen Farrell says that it takes a lot of courage to let the words “I’m an alcoholic” come out of your mouth. She spoke to The Sligo Weekender about gaining this courage and spea... Read More...

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Documenting the Rituals of ‘One Day at a Time’

VIDEO – WATCH MORE MOVIES – Mar. 13, 2026 - Directed by Luke Jaden via ArtClass, the short explores Ken’s daily realities as a recovering alcoholic. Documenting the routines and rituals that help him to stay sober, t... Read More...

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