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‘The reality of death is very present’

SO IS RECOVERY – April 22, 2023 - A Colorado Springs mom is helping others navigate the heartache of drug abuse. Lisa Smith is a mother to a son who struggled with drugs as a teen. But now she is connecting ... Read More...

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Belladonna and History of Towns Hospital in New York

THE VISIONARY GETS HELP – April 15, 2023 - It was founded by Charles B. Towns, who was an insurance salesman from Georgia. Towns was a very successful, high-pressure insurance salesman. He had an eighth-grade e... Read More...

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Can Surgical Chip End Alcoholism?

NEWCOMER CHIP? – April 26, 2023 - For several months, the Naltrexone chip is supposed to help people remove their alcohol cravings. Let’s take a closer look. As part of a clinical trial directed by Hao Wei, ... Read More...

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Exercises May Help Addiction Recovery

IT CAN’T HURT – April 26, 2023 - “Exercise has so many benefits for those overcoming an addiction,” Weinstock said. “There is the immediate bump in mood after one’s workout, and, over time, exercise reduces depressio... Read More...

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Treating Food Addiction

VIDEO – UBER EATS – April 26, 2023 - Signs of food addiction can include intense cravings, having trouble cutting down on how much you’re eating, and experiencing withdrawal. Registered dietitians say there is also ... Read More...

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How To Prevent Your Kids From Abusing Alcohol

DON’T TEACH THEM YOUNG – April 13, 2023 - “You might think, ‘Oh, letting them have wine at dinner teaches them to drink responsibly. Or you might say, ‘Kids are gonna drink anyway, it might as well be at home, where ... Read More...

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The Forgotten Drug Trips of the Nineteenth Century

HIGH ACHIEVERS – April 24, 2023 - Coleridge’s hope was a characteristic expression of the drug culture he belonged to. He was intimately acquainted with how drugs shaped his inner life, and his habit of self-in... Read More...

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The Addiction Podcast with Joanie Sigal

VIDEO – STOP HOLDING BACK – April 13, 2023 -Ken Makimsy Middleton’s mission has been to help others realize alcohol is probably the one thing that is holding them back from realizing all of their dreams. He started ... Read More...

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John Mulaney Says He ‘Didn’t Know the Nasal Swab Hurt’ Until He Got Sober

VIDEO – HEIGHTENED FEELINGS ARE NATURAL – April 20, 2023 - “I didn’t know the nasal swab hurt until well after I got sober,” confessed the comedian during his recent appearance on the This Past Weekend with Theo Von ... Read More...

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Bella Hadid Celebrates 6 Whole Months of Sobriety

VIDEO – 12 STEPPING AMERICA – April 20, 2023 - “It can create some accountability and a lot of support if you have millions of followers that are joining you and celebrating you along the way,” Wandzilak said of the... Read More...

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‘Single Drunk Female’ Exploring Emotional Sobriety & ‘Breakfast Club’ Reunion

AUDIO – TELEVISION WITH HEART – April 20, 2023 - In the second season of Single Drunk Female, creator Simone Finch wanted to expand beyond Sam’s (Sofia Black-D’Elia) journey with physical sobriety and expl... Read More...

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Women’s Company Helps Those In Recovery

EACH ONE, TEACH ONE – April 7, 2023 - Data from drug abuse statistics dot org say that 16.4% of adults in Virginia over 18 binge drink at least once a month. While the option not to drink is often on the tab... Read More...

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In Bed With My Sobriety by Sarah Hepola

AND ONLY ONE MAN – April 11, 2023 - Back when I was drinking, sex was easy for me. Without booze, I was modest, a chronic overthinker who flinched when she undressed, but pour a bottle of Malbec in me and I bec... Read More...

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Should We Stop Using the Word ‘Alcoholic’?

GO BACK TO BOOZEHOUND? – April 12, 2023 - Are there any reasons why we should still use the a-word? Someone with an alcohol use disorder may prefer the term alcoholic when referring to themself. In fact, the term alc... Read More...

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Remarkable Film of Life with Heroin-Addicted Mum

VIDEO – YOU ONLY HAVE ONE MUMMY – April 8, 2023 - This impressionistic British documentary collage, collectively made by Selby, co-director Rebecca Lloyd-Evans, Alex Fry, Josie Cole and producer Natasha Dack Ojumu, e... Read More...

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“I got up covered in blood!” Patrick Wolf on surviving addiction & a hit and run covered in blood

VIDEO – THRIVING IN SOBRIETY – April 11, 2023 - The breakthrough came when he travelled beyond the London borders that he could see from his eighth-floor window, towards the sea. Ever since his bankruptcy, the Kent c... Read More...

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Man Creates Digital Platform Helping Those Struggling With Addiction

VIDEO – THE HOLY GRAIL? – April 5, 2023 - After losing custody of her kids due to one of his arrests, Chouinard injected meth for the first time. “Within six months I was homeless living in a minivan and hopping ... Read More...

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Millennial who grew net worth to $600,000 explains how he dug his way out of debt over gambling addiction

BET ON IT – April 10, 2023 - A millennial who grew his net worth to $600,000 explains what it took to dig his way out of debt after overcoming a gambling addiction. In 2011, Ambus Hunter said his only debt was ... Read More...

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Man Runs Recovery House After 36-Year Drug Run

VIDEO – NEVER TOO LATE – April 10, 2023 - Patton grew up in a catholic school, and his father was a protector of their community as a police officer. Everything changed when Patton found drugs. “I started smoking pot... Read More...

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Lena Dunham Turns 5 Years Sober

LET’S GO LENA – April 10, 2023 - “5 years ago today, I set foot — trembling like a little kid — into treatment for substance misuse,” she began her caption. “My parents hugged me goodbye, I changed into house s... Read More...

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Former Celtics Host Kyle Draper – 6 Years Sober

ANONYMOUS NO MORE – April 13, 2023 - Kyle Draper is currently looking forward to doing the play-by-play announcing for Sacramento Kings games in the team’s first playoff series since 2006. As he recently told Michael... Read More...

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UK Alcoholic Dog Makes Full Recovery

HAPPY ENDING – April 13, 2022 - Coco’s owner died suddenly, leaving open alcohol containers around the home where Coco and his brother lived. Over time, the two animals drank the alcohol, becoming dependant on ... Read More...

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Teenage Binge Drinking Makes Them Prone to Alcoholism

JUST A TEENAGE WASTED LAND – April 10. 2023 - Dr. Carbia, lead author of the study from the University College Cork in Ireland, said: “By focusing on young adults, at a crucial time of both brain and gut-immune devel... Read More...

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Man Sues Wellness Drink for Allegedly Causing Him to Relapse After 7 Years of Sobriety

HE’LL NEED MORE THAN A PUBLIC DEFENDER – April 12, 2023 - Romulo Torres, a recovering alcoholic, began receiving targeted ads for Botanic Tonics’ Feel Free Wellness Tonic in 2020. It was advertised as a beverag... Read More...

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Alcoholism at Work Costs More Than You Think

IT’S CHEAPER AT BevMo – April 6, 2023 - The issue of alcoholism and alcohol at work pops up in all models of work, including hybrid and remote. “In the early days of the pandemic and the transition to ... Read More...

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Moderate Drinking Has No Health Benefits After Decades of Bullshit

AUDIO – LIES LIES LIES – April 4, 2023 - The review found that the risks of dying prematurely increase significantly for women once they drink 25 grams of alcohol a day,which is less than two standard cocktails cont... Read More...

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Heart Of The Matter Podcast Hosted by Elizabeth Vargas

AUDIO – Demi Lovato’s Sister IS RIGHT ON – April 11, 2023 - Elizabeth Vargas is joined by “Desperate Housewives” actress Madison De La Garza to talk about marijuana use disorder and the role her famous family plays ... Read More...

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Rue’s Sobriety Would Change Euphoria’s Dynamic

TV ART INTIMIDATING LIFE – April 13, 2023 - Rue’s father passed away sometime before the events of season 1, and Rue never properly healed from his death, which heavily influences her drug use. Euphoria also showcas... Read More...

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Rob Lowe In “Recovery Club” With His Sober Son

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON – April 3, 2023 - “As any parent will tell you, the relationship that a teenager, 20-something, has with drugs and alcohol, it’s a precarious one,” Rob said. “All you can do is lead by exa... Read More...

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