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Holly Ramsay Celebrates 2 Years Sober After Hitting ‘Rock Bottom’

COOKING UP LOVE – Dec. 2022 - “Today marks two years since I last had alcohol,” Ramsay wrote on Wednesday. “Two years ago today I hit rock bottom, I was terrified. I certainly didn’t think I would be whe... Read More...

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Our Governments Are Addicted to Addiction

TAXES TRUMP QUITTING – Dec. 17, 2022 - Alcohol is one of the five most addictive substances according to many studies. Other drugs that typically make the inglorious list are heroin, cocaine, nicotine an... Read More...

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Clearmind Medicine Gets U.S. Patent for Psychedelic Drug to Treat Alcoholism

ALCOHOLISM MEDICATION? – Dec. 21, 2022 - The patent follows the appointment of former Red Bull Canada executive Nicholas Kadysh as special advisor on the regulatory development of MEAI. Clearmind has been gr... Read More...

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Sobriety Over the Holidays

VIDEO ONLY – YOU CAN’T BE TOO CAREFUL – Dec. 19, 2022 - Staying safe during the holidays. Click@WTOK ... Read More...

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Michelin Star Italian Restaurant Run by Recovering Addicts

COOKING CRAB, NOT CRACK – Dec. 21, 2022 - This centre is dedicated to helping individuals with substance disorders to recover and reintegrate into society, and it is the biggest of its kind in Europe. Ariann... Read More...

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Top Ten Ways to Practice Sobriety During The Holidays

CAREFULLY AND HAPPILY – Dec. 19, 2022 - 1. Make A Plan The best way to stay on track during the holidays is to have a plan in place. Know which events you will be attending and what you will be doing t... Read More...

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Gary Oldman on 25 Years of Sobriety and How It Changed His Life

ONE HIP BLOKE – Dec. 20, 2022 - Oldman added that he isn’t entirely sure he’d even still be here if he didn’t give up alcohol. He then proceeded to list all the things he’s thankful for, like his wife, k... Read More...

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Jason Wahler Celebrates Three Years Of Sobriety

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE – Dec. 19, 2022 - “So proud of you! With better decisions and prioritizing your brain health will always come a better life,” he wrote. Jason’s Laguna Beach and The Hills costar Krist... Read More...

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Lala Kent Was ‘terrified’ of Having Sex Sober

KEEP CUMING BACK – Nov. 30, 2022 - “Whoever taught him needs some sort of award because it was mind-blowing,” she added. Kent marked her fourth year of being sober in October with an Instagram post featuring... Read More...

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Personal Trainer Celebrates 9 years By Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro

AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN TOO HIGH ENOUGH – Nov. 28, 2022 - While in prison, Anderson spent a lot of time working out, as there wasn’t much else to do, he said. Now he describes fitness as a “constant” in his life. ... Read More...

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In 7 Years of Being Sober, I’ve Learned a ‘Sobriety Tool Kit’ Helps

DON’T LEAVE OR STAY AT HOME WITHOUT ONE – Nov. 30, 2022 - It’s important to take care of your fundamental needs daily — especially during times of high stress. For me, this means taking my medication, ex... Read More...

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I’m a Doctor and I’ve Been Sober for a Year

PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS – Nov. 29, 2022 - I would see that I did not meet the criteria for substance use disorder (SUD) and rationalize that I was overthinking. The problem was the more I restricted ... Read More...

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Celebrating Sobriety Through Comradery

ARRIVE LATE – LEAVE EARLY – Dec. 14, 2022 - “All are invited, not just Jewish people,” he said. “We accept people from all walks of life. The concept (is to welcome) people from any race, gender, orienta... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr. on Why He Discussed Addiction in Doc About His Dad

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR – Dec. 13, 2022 - “If anybody has ever dealt with someone with addiction, you know it has nothing to do with someone else,” Susan said when asked about the coincidence that both men started... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr. Shared the ‘Ultimatum’ His Wife Susan Gave Him That Helped Kick His Addiction

VIDEO – ‘ULTIMATUM’ is the ULTIMATUM – Dec. 12, 2022 - Drug and alcohol addiction is one of the many themes tackled in their new documentary ‘Sr.’ which tells the story of Robert’s father, Robert Downey Sr. In ... Read More...

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Don Johnson Turns 73. He Got Sober & Quit Luxury Life for ‘Sacred’ Living

MIAMI RICE – Dec. 15, 2022 - He only decided to turn his life around after he met his third wife, who finally made him happy. When he met Phleger, she was a schoolteacher at a Montessori school. He ran into her... Read More...

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Russell Brand Celebrates 20 Years of Sobriety

YOUNGSTER – Dec. 14, 2022 - He explained: “What I have been taught and shown is that it is impossible for a person like me to not drink and use drugs, unless I have sufficient ongoing support from people that u... Read More...

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Addiction Treatment Got Easier During Covid?

MEDS FOR ALL – Dec. 13, 2022 - The changes, which appear to have broad support across medical organizations and addiction advocacy groups, underscore how sharply the addiction treatment landscape has shifted in... Read More...

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Johnny Knoxville & Kate Upton in Sober Living Comedy ‘Sweet Dreams’

HOW FUNNY CAN A SOBER HOUSE BE? – Dec. 13, 2022 - Johnny Knoxville (Reboot), Mo Amer (Mo) and Kate Upton (The Other Woman) will topline the indie comedy Sweet Dreams, from writer-director Lije Sark... Read More...

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‘Avatar’ Star Sam Worthington Reveals Alcoholism

IN REMISSION – Dec. 15, 2022 - “Nine out of 10 people couldn’t tell,” Worthington, who is now eight years sober, recalled. “They could probably smell it on me, but when they looked at me, they couldn’t tell. I ... Read More...

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When Chris Farley Went to ‘the place in Alabama’ To Get Sober

NOW WE KNOW – Dec. 16, 2022 - By the end of 1992, Chris Farley was already riding an incredible wave. Farley, who had joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” in 1990, had already done several charact... Read More...

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Unregulated Rehabs Are Victimizing Indigenous Patients

ORIGINAL SINS RETURN – Dec. 17, 2022 - But the circumstances behind the cousin’s disappearance were peculiar, Stewart said later. The cousin called her family and told them she was in Phoenix, but didn’t say ho... Read More...

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Sobriety Surprises: Lena Dunham, Jason Biggs & 63 Others Reveal Sobriety Stories

SOBRIETY THEIR WAY – Dec. 18, 2022 - Kelly Osbourne, who previously talked about being sober for six years, revealed in April 2021 that she had suffered a relapse and was working on next steps. “No... Read More...

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The Best U.S. Cities for Sober Living

IS IT MADISON, WI.? – 2022 - The best city for sober living in the U.S. was Madison, WI. Madison scored very well in the infrastructure and community categories, thanks to a high number of SAMHSA health treatme... Read More...

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Childhood Experiences Can Influence People’s Drinking Habits

ONE MORE SHIRLEY TEMPLE? – Dec. 9, 2022 - Interestingly, the researchers also stumbled upon sex-specific data, in course of the study. “The relative increase in AUDIT scores based on the increase in ACE scores ... Read More...

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I’m An Alcoholic: The first ever peek inside an AA meeting is hugely moving

BBC TV REVIEW – Dec. 7, 2022 - Using recent technological developments, the faces of those participating are digitally altered, thus maintaining the principle of anonymity. As one woman, known here as Niam, put... Read More...

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Former Addict Turns to Sobriety: Becomes Salvation Army officer

VIDEO – THE BEST ARMY TO JOIN – Dec. 8, 2022 - Captain. Robert Coriston has a passion for serving his clients at the Midland Salvation Army. He was once in their shoes before. Click@YouTube ... Read More...

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Are the Effects of Cannabis and Alcohol in the Body the Same?

GOOD TO KNOW – Dec. 7, 2022 - Alcohol consumption rapidly affects the body. After being absorbed through the lining of the stomach into the bloodstream, it spreads into tissues throughout the body and reaches t... Read More...

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Online-Gambling Inquiry Reveals Disturbing Stories

VIDEO – GETTING DOWN DOWN UNDER – Dec. 10, 2022 - Ironically, Mark was working for an online betting company for some of that period. By the time his compulsive gambling was discovered, he had accrued significa... Read More...

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What To Never Say to Recovering Alcoholics During the Holidays

YOU NEED A MEETING – Dec. 10, 2022 - And speaking of celebrations — oh, the parties and their awkward, alcohol-sodden conversations. Most people don’t give a thought to the glass of seltzer I’ve been hol... Read More...

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