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Cinco de Mayo Mocktails That Taste Like a Party

A MINDFUL PARTY – May 5, 2026 - YES, I've heard all your requests for mocktails for Cinco de Mayo, so here are the ones I make on repeat every year. Cinco de Mayo is all about bold flavors, fresh ingredients and dri... Read More...

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Tom Holland: Alcohol Was ‘Getting in the Way’ of My Career

A SOBER STAR IS BORN – May 1st, 2026 - “Being an actor and living your life on the big stage can be really stressful,” the Spider-Man star who quit drinking in January ’22. ”I think that alcohol, for me personally, r... Read More...

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When David Bowie Pulled Al Jourgensen From the Brink of Drug Addiction

REBEL REBEL INTERVENTION – April 20, 2026 - “I remember on Dark Side of the Spoon, I actually had David Bowie sitting next to me, going, ‘I’ve been there, mate. And seriously, there’s no future. You need to sto... Read More...

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“Live Naked AF” Explores Mindset Shift Around Drinking and Sobriety

VIDEO ONLY – WATCH FOR FUN – April 20, 2026 - A new conversation around alcohol challenges common beliefs about quitting and cravings. WATCH ... Read More...

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Mark Chesnutt Reveals He Used to Drink Half a Gallon of Vodka Every Day

VIDEO – LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! – April 2026 - Mark Chesnutt took his final drink of alcohol on Nov. 1, 2023 after years of heavy drinking that worsened after a spinal surgery in 2021. Chesnutt has opened up in the past ... Read More...

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Church Partners Offer Path to Sobriety and Purpose

VIDEO – JESUS HEALS – April 23, 2026 - Mother’s Love Ministry and Recovery Alliance Mansfield are partner programs at Mansfield Alliance Church focused on helping individuals overcome drug and alcohol addiction and r... Read More...

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Now, with 6 years of sobriety, I’m less of an asshole, but still room for growth.

VIDEO – JUST FOR FUN – April 23, 2026 - When I was drinking. Now, with 6 years of sobriety, I’m less of an asshole, but still room for growth. WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly6NlM_GoEs ... Read More...

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‘I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism’

VIDEO – CLEVER TO DEATH? – April 24, 2026 - Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to “anonymise” her alcohol consumption. WATCH ... Read More...

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Denise Welch reveals the ‘shame’ that made her quit alcohol 14 years ago

A HEROINE FOR OUR TIME – April 20, 2026 - ‘I had woken up, as often happened, with no memory of the night before. I was in the middle of a huge theatre tour,’ she said. ‘Then I looked around and realised that my h... Read More...

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Man Imbibes Booze and Lifts Weight for 90 Days to See How BAD it Actually is

STRONG AND DRUNK? – April 10, 2026 - A man set himself the bizarre challenge of lifting weights and drinking beer every day for 90 days – this is what happened. By now, we’re all well aware of the downsides which ... Read More...

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Ketone Esters Show Promise As Treatment for Alcoholism

AUDIO – SCIENCE MAY ONE DAY DO SO... – April 14, 2026 - Ketone esters are synthetic compounds designed to raise the level of ketone bodies in the blood without requiring fasting or a strict ketogenic diet. Ketones ar... Read More...

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Reconsidering the word ‘alcoholic’

TIMES ARE A CHANGING – April 10, 2026 - The term conjures outdated stereotypes about an illness that afflicts 28 million Americans. The term “alcoholic” harkens back to an old model of substance use that sees it as a... Read More...

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Recovery Belongs at Cornell — And So Do the Students Living It

CAMPUS HIGH LIFE – April 15, 2026 - Sobriety and recovery, though, are not about stepping away from campus life. They’re about finding new ways to connect, build friendships and create meaning. They’re about developi... Read More...

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Alcohol Crisis Hitting the High-stress – “High-status” Americans

ON THE ROCKS – April 16, 2026 - When it comes to American physicians, a study found that 13% of male physicians and 21 % of female physicians would meet the criteria for alcohol misuse. Alcohol misuse by health... Read More...

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Woman shares before and after of going 30 days without drinking alcohol

VIDEO – WHY NOT 60? – April 9, 2026 - A woman who gave up alcohol for 30 days has unveiled the major changes being teetotal had on her face in before and after photographs. YouTuber Yoga with Paige set herself the... Read More...

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Jesus, They’ll Let Anyone In Here! by Leonard Lee Buschel

31 WITH AA – April 17, 2026 - I am a very lucky man. Lucky that I’ve been able to attend AA meetings for 31 years, without being an alcoholic. I smoked marijuana every day for 26 years, and I did do cocaine ... Read More...

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Rubina Dilaik Reveals Reasons She Quit Alcohol

NO MORE BOMBAY GIN – April 11, 2026 - Frequently used in social settings, alcohol affects the body in ways that vary by individual. Not every metabolism is equally equipped to manage the physiological strain of regul... Read More...

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month

ALL MONTH – April 2, 2026 - Alcohol Awareness Month is a time to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks of alcohol misuse and its widespread impact on health and well-being. It is important for people ... Read More...

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Why Are L.A.’s Sober Bars Struggling?

SOBER PEOPLE DON’T WANT BARS – April 1, 2026 - It’s been a tough year for non-alcoholic (NA) bars. Since we wrote our last NA bar round up, during 2024’s Dry January, at least three NA-only bars have shut down in Los... Read More...

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Kyle Richards on Sobriety, Separation, and Staying Real

SOBER HOUSEWIFE – March 31, 2026 - Kyle Richards has been in front of cameras since she was three years old—child actress, Halloween scream queen, Paris Hilton’s aunt, and now the longest-running housewife in B... Read More...

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Influencer Brynne Marie Details How Sobriety Led to Her Physical Transformation

PHYSICAL TRANSFORMATION – March 26, 2026 - Influencer Brynne Marie is sharing some of the lifestyle changes that have contributed to her health over the last few months. Marie posted a video that showed before-and... Read More...

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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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