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Rehab Recruiters Using Free Flights to Lure Locals to ‘out-of-state’ Addiction Treatment

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD? – Mar. 5, 2026 - A Philadelphia Inquirer investigation found that some Pennsylvanians who were recruited by The Rehab Specialist last year didn’t see doctors or nurses and had minimal medical c... Read More...

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In Recovery? How to Handle Drinking Situations In The Workplace

THEY NO LONGER BAFFLE US – Mar. 5, 2026 - While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are st... Read More...

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How GLP-1 Medications Might Suspend Addictions

GAME CHANGER? – Mar. 4, 2026 - The new results suggest — but don’t prove — that the weight-loss medications may be able to target the underlying source of cravings that affect the more than 48 million Americans with ... Read More...

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Cara Delevingne on Sobriety and Self-Acceptance

SOBRIETY TRANSFORMATION – February 26, 2026 - The belief in transformation isn’t abstract for Delevingne; it mirrors her own evolution over the past several years. Delevingne has been open about how sobriety has resh... Read More...

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Britney Spears Fired Sober Coaches Before DUI Arrest

VIDEO – UBER ANYONE? – Mar. 6, 2026 - Sources with knowledge tell TMZ ... Britney fired the sobriety coaches after she signed a deal selling her rights to her music and after she returned home following a trip to Los... Read More...

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Sobriety Is Suddenly ‘Chic’ on Recovery Rocks

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FU’UN – Feb. 27, 2026 - Nearly two decades ago, Anna David explored addiction, denial and recovery in her novel “Party Girl,” which centered on a young woman navigating the highs of Hollywood pa... Read More...

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I Quit Drinking Years Ago – All Thanks to One Approach

HE LOVES AA – Feb. 17, 2026 - It’s hard! I squirmed in my seat the whole time I watched the HBO docuseries The Vow, about the NXIVM cult, because I kept finding similarities between it and some of the 12-step groups ... Read More...

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Katie Herzog on Alcohol, Sobriety and Aging

THE WISE WOMAN WAY – Feb. 26, 2026 - Katie Herzog is the co-host of the Blocked and Reported podcast and the author of Drink Your Way Sober, a book about her experiences with the Sinclair Method—a medication-assisted... Read More...

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Chrissy Teigen’s Support Group

A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS – February 18, 2026 - Chrissy Teigen got by with a little help from her new friends. One month after the model shared that she had restarted her sobriety journey after a rela... Read More...

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Breaking The Chains of Addiction – 2 Stories, 1 Hope

AUDIO – CONVERSATIONS MATTER – Feb. 17, 2026 - Sam Hillis, left, and Cory Hobbs visited WCPI’s Studio B to share their experiences and lessons from their struggle to overcome drug addiction and build new lives in so... Read More...

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‘Delicious’ Award-winning Non-alcoholic Spirit offers a ‘buzz without the booze

IF YOU DARE – Feb. 14, 2026 - Whilst many have attempted Dry January, others are seeking more lasting solutions to reduce or entirely eliminate alcohol from their lifestyles. However, this doesn’t mean individuals mu... Read More...

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Woman’s Stark Warning to ‘Wine o’clock Mums’

DRINK WATER – Feb. 13, 2026 - A sobriety expert has explained how her mental health deteriorated after she firmly became embroiled in ‘wine o’clock mum’ culture. Even though the World Health Organisation (WHO) has... Read More...

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Sober-Curiosity Led Me to the Manosphere

WHO NEEDS AA? – Feb. 25, 2026 - Like millions of Americans, I wanted to quit or dramatically cut my drinking. But I didn’t want to “surrender” to anything, nor to spend my whole life making amends and walking a path ... Read More...

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Weakened Satisfaction Drives Excessive Drinking

THE JAPANESE FIGURED IT OUT – Feb. 13, 2026 - A weakening of a mechanism that produces a sense of satisfaction after drinking could lead to excessive alcohol consumption, a team of Japanese and other researchers has ... Read More...

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Harry Styles & 7 other Sober Curious (teetotal) Celebrities

IN GOOD COMPANY – Feb. 13, 2026 - Harry Styles has been on quite the journey over the past two years. He’s been spotted all over the world, running a marathon in Tokyo, partying at Berlin’s legendary Berghain nightcl... Read More...

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New York Lawmakers Proposes Alcohol Tax for Addiction Treatment

IT’S ABOUT TIME – Feb. 6, 2026 - Bills to tax alcohol and redirect opioid tax revenue to fund substance use disorder treatment are wending through the state Legislature, As the state opens new avenues for people to d... Read More...

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How Humankind’s 10 Million Year Affair with Booze Might End

THINGS CHANGE – Dec. 2025 - By gatecrashing our brains, alcohol has shaped human history, from our ancestors’ descent from the trees to the formation of modern cities. Yet because it brings misery and sickness as wel... Read More...

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Why Do Academics Often Dismiss 12-Step Recovery?

IT DOESN’T TAKE A GENIUS – Jan. 29, 2026 - In my 25 years as an academic psychologist, I witnessed negative attitudes toward 12-step programs many times. During informal conversations, at scientific conferences, and ... Read More...

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Short Bouts’ of Binge Drinking Can Cause Great Harm to Gastrointestinal System

CAN YOU STOMACH THAT? – Jan. 29, 2026 - Just one episode of binge drinking — consuming four alcoholic drinks in two hours (for women) or five (for men) — can cause serious harm to the body. “Our study shows that even... Read More...

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Explore Sobriety With Amanda Kuda, Author Of ‘Unbottled Potential’

VIDEO – WATCH AND LEARN – Jan. 29, 2026 - For many, the idea of going alcohol‑free feels daunting. But for spiritual growth coach Amanda Kuda, elective sobriety isn’t about deprivation — it’s about awakening your ful... Read More...

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Charlie Puth Doesn’t Drink Anymore

WE DON’T DRINK ANYMORE – January 21, 2026 - Charlie Puth reflected on his decision to stop drinking alcohol four years ago, detailing how the turning point came after a bad experience in New York City. “It was right ... Read More...

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Thank Goodness Celebs Are Opening Up About Relapsing

NO SHAME – Jan. 30, 2026 - January 2016, a decade ago this week, was the last time I drank. Not that I knew it was the last drink at the time. “Never again” was as much part of my vocabulary as “shall we get another?... Read More...

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Recovering Catholics Find Freedom in Surrender

STEP ONE – Feb. 5, 2026 - David wanted to convey a message of hope. “Most people when they’re faced with an addiction whether it’s a big one — you know alcohol, drugs, lust, gambling, whatever — get to a point where ... Read More...

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Sober Bartender Reinvents Zero‑Proof Cocktails

AUDIO – BRAVO! – Jan. 21, 2026 - This week on The Dish, we’re sharing a story that originally aired on Stateside from Michigan Public. Host April Baer sat down with Max Schikora, the bar manager at Echelon Kitchen an... Read More...

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Chrissy Teigen Reveals Why She Quit Drinking…Again

NO HANGOVERS – Jan. 27, 2026 - Chrissy Teigen revealed she is re-entering her sobriety journey because she “felt like s—t” once she started drinking alcohol again. The model took to Instagram Tuesday to thank Carl... Read More...

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‘Booze Butt’ Might Make You Turn Sober

HAVE A SEAT – Jan. 19, 2026 - Gastroenterologist, Andrew Black, explains it can happen after drinking because alcohol irritates the lining of the intestines, making muscle contractions more frequent and stronger. ... Read More...

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Hilary Sheinbaum: Going Dry, Sober Curiosity and Non-Alcoholic Manischewitz

JEWS AREN’T ALCOHOLICS? – Jan. 22, 2026 - Ten years ago, Ms. Sheinbaum participated in Dry January for the first time. She had no idea it would change her life! “I made a very spontaneous, silly bet with one of my... Read More...

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10 Non-Alcoholic Beer Brands To Avoid and 15 to Buy

STAY STOUT – Jan. 25, 2026 - Since the number of non-alcoholic beers has increased so dramatically, Chowhound wanted to see which of these beers were worth trying. I, the sober individual on staff, was charged with s... Read More...

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‘Mutant’ Humans Immune to Every Known Virus

WHAT ABOUT ALCOHOLISM? – Jan. 17, 2026 - Imagine, in fact, that no virus can harm you, from chickenpox to Dengue to HIV. Even the deadliest viruses we know of, like rabies or Ebola, don’t cause you serious problems.&... Read More...

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‘Like Turning on a Light in a Dark Room’: Recovery Begins Behind Bars

AUDIO – WHAT A WAY TO GO – Jan. 19, 2026 - Imagine the Grinch as a porch pirate, stealing to feed a drug habit. After he’s shunned by fellow thieves, he has a change of heart and returns one of the stolen packages. A... Read More...

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