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How I Found Sobriety as a Special Needs Mom

EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK THERE IS GOD – Dec. 29, 2022 - Another way it’s like two different worlds are this; I exist in the regular world with other people and families around us, but then I also exist in my ... Read More...

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What Happens When You Don’t Drink For 31 Days

VIDEO – YOU DRIVE MORE – Dec. 29, 2022 - If you’re hoping to get into shape, improve your mindset and memory, or even get better sleep in 2023, taking part in Dry January might be the best thing for you. According t... Read More...

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Lamar Odom Shares How His Addiction Damaged Marriage to Khloé Kardashian

VIDEO – NEW DOCUMENTARY – Dec. 20, 2022 - In the trailer for the documentary, Odom sits down with TMZ founder Harvey Levin and recollects that dark chapter in his life. “Drugs, that was my girlfriend,” Odom says. “I... Read More...

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Woman Turns Recovery Journey Into Literary Career

VIDEO – PUBLISH AND LIVE – Dec. 19, 2022 - “Writing is my therapy,” she says. “If you’re new to recovery and you pick this book up, it will kind of guide you to how the program works, what you have to do and what to... Read More...

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2 Men Break Into Sober House While Intoxicated

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT – Dec. 19, 2022 - After the argument, Williams passed out on the facility’s couch and Hill then went to sleep in an empty bunk bed. Williams and Hill did not have permission to be at t... Read More...

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Addiction Clinic to Motivate Patients With Financial Rewards

WORTH EVERY DOLLAR – Dec. 20, 2022 - The Kalispell clinic is allowed to use $300,000 of their grant in a 20-week treatment course. During that time, participants could get gift cards or vouchers worth up... Read More...

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Brooke Shields and her leading man Christopher Atkins Chat Nudity on Set and Sobriety Journey

VIDEO – WHAT A LIFE – Dec. 20, 2022 - Shields - who had a body double for nude scenes - remembered thinking: ‘Why do I have to look at this? I’d never seen one before. I’m not going to start now.’ Shields and Atk... Read More...

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TikTok Influencer Who Fought Drink and Drug Demons Determined to Help Other Addicts

SHE GOT GAME – Dec. 23, 2022 - “I became an alcoholic in my late teens and early 20s and joined the rave scene. I then started taking ecstasy four or five times a week, and alcohol basically every day for years... Read More...

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Pooja Bhatt Celebrates Six Years Of Sobriety

PROUD AS PAPADAM – Dec. 23, 2022 - Pooja Bhatt recently also celebrated 31 years of Sadak with a special throwback post. “The fact that I am in Ooty shooting for a new show in the same location where we ... Read More...

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Book Says Use Cooking to Cope With Addiction

FRY – NOT GET FRIED – Dec. 22, 2022 - “When women are substance abusers or alcoholics, you lose not only that woman, but you lose that generation of her children,” Fox said. “And I feel very strongly that when women... Read More...

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Rehab CEO Comes Under Intense Questioning

VIDEO – SO GUILTY – Dec. 22, 2022 - The business conduct of addiction rehabilitation facilities was under the microscope this week as the State Commission of Investigation held a public hearing on illicit business... Read More...

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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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