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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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Cannabis Drinks May Offer a New Path to Drinking Less Alcohol

WHY NOT ADD MORPHINE TOO? – Jan, 29, 2026 - Alcohol use is associated with a wide range of health and social harms. Research has linked alcohol consumption to at least seven forms of cancer and nearly 200 diseases an... Read More...

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Administration’s Executive Order on Combating Substance Use

WE’LL SEE – Jan. 30, 2026 - The White House issued an executive order Jan. 29 to address substance use and addiction. The order establishes the White House Great American Recovery Initiative, a federal effort tasked ... Read More...

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‘Disturbing’ Scenes: Record Overdoses as Powerful Sedative Hits B.C.

ADDICTS BEWARE – Jan. 29, 2026 - She said workers were finding about 20 people unconscious each night, “lying out in the cold in the street,” and suffering memory loss due to overdoses. Goodison said the workers w... Read More...

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NamaStay Sober Makes Yoga Accessible to People in Recovery

VIDEO – STRETCH FOR LIFE – Jan. 29, 2026 - Tim Kelleher, founder of Boston Yoga Union, recently led a yoga class for staff and students from NamaStay Sober. During closing postures, he compared the Yoga Sutras, th... Read More...

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Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Rising

MORE INJECTIONS TO COME – Feb. 4, 2026 - Methadone treatment for opioid use – which cuts the risk of death by overdose in half -- among individuals insured by Medicaid-insured increased substantially after 2010... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Brian Delate

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Feb. 17, 2026 - Brian Delate has been in continual recovery since 1988. He served as a decorated non commissioned officer in the Vietnam War, and has had a rewarding career in theatre, film ... 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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Maia Campbell Celebrates 6 Years of Sobriety and Growth

SUCCESS STORY – Feb. 4, 2026 - Actress Maia Campbell has seen her struggles and triumphs well-documented over the last several years. On the latest episode of the “85 South Show,” the “In The House” actress revealed ... Read More...

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Kennedy DECLARES WAR on ‘Relapse Factories’, Introduces SHOCK Addiction Overhaul

VIDEO – REHABING THE REHABS – Feb. 3, 2026 - U.S. Health Secretary is pushing for a major reform in the US addiction treatment system. He emphasizes moving away from rehab models that profit from patients struggling ... Read More...

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Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Snorted Cocaine Off Toilet Seats

WHO HASN’T? – Feb. 12, 2026 - Kennedy, who has been in recovery for 43 years, revealed that after the meetings were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he and other members would meet in private. He explained tha... 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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Rethinking Drug Policy Through a Public Health Lens

LEGALIZE ALL OF THEM – Jan. 29, 2026 - These lived realities reveal substance use; whether cigarettes, alcohol, or illegal drugs as a response to trauma, exhaustion, or exclusion. Yet our legal framework continues to... 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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Backstreet Boy Wants People To Call Him By His Birth Name

Hi ALEX – Jan. 22, 2026 - AJ McLean said his sobriety was already secure, he realized he needed to explore the emotional roots of his addictive behaviours and, in doing so, separate his true self from his pop star pe... Read More...

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Luxury Themed Sober Living Apartments Across the US

ANY VACANCIES? – Jan. 6, 2026 - Sober Apartments of America (SAA) today announced the launch of its premium sober living communities, introducing a new standard in recovery housing designed specifically for young pro... Read More...

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Psychedelics, Sobriety, and Belonging

TRIPPING SOBERLY – Jan. 13, 2026 - Historically, it has been a refuge, resistance, and chosen family – spaces where safety, visibility, and connection were possible when they weren’t elsewhere. Substances, for many, ... Read More...

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Addiction is Addiction – ‘No One Sets Out To Be An Addict’

VIDEO – REAL CONVERSATION – Jan. 22, 2026 - Emma Metcalfe has spent years recovering from alcoholism but now runs her own charity to help others living with addiction. Read More ... Read More...

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District Attorney’s Program Graduates Three Ex-Addicts

A GOOD MAN – Jan. 21, 2026 - District Attorney Ricky Babin announced in a news release that the individuals have been recognized for their successful completion of the program, which was implemented in 2019 to addres... 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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Nurses’ Fear of Discipline Keeps Them From Seeking Addiction Treatment

IRONY – Jan. 22, 2026 - Courtney Robinson credits Greg Gardner, a peer recovery coach with the Georgia Council for Recovery, with helping her decide to get treatment for her alcohol addiction despite her fears ... Read More...

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Social Media Challenge Led Children to Overdose & Hospitalizations

VIDEO – CRIMINAL!!! – Jan. 22, 2026 - A mother of one of the children who participated in the so-called “challenge” is sharing her story while warning others about what turned into a scary situation. According to ... Read More...

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Recovery Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Shift from Incarceration to Treatment

AUDIO – IT’S AN ILLNESS NOT A CRIME – Jan. 23, 2026 - “Recovery starts with keeping people alive long enough to get help,” Nelson said. As lawmakers prepare to make those funding decisions, they are also considering ... Read More...

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Woman Breaks Cycle of Addiction Through Faith

THROUGH PRAYER and MEDITATION – Jan. 23, 2026 - Buhr said her childhood was shaped by loneliness. In her adolescence, she said she was pulled into methamphetamine addiction by a close family member and also suffered ... Read More...

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Woman Detoxed Alone in B&B

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER/FORGET – Jan. 6, 2026 - McGibbon said after disclosing her drug use to health professionals in 2020 she was referred to a community addiction team who “gave me a worksheet and sent me home”, promp... Read More...

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Society Has Many Failures in Addiction Treatment

HE SHOULD KNOW – Jan. 25, 2026 - By David Stern - Addiction is an overwhelming problem. About 20% of the US population suffers from addiction to drugs/alcohol. Unfortunately, only 10-20% of those are receiving treatm... Read More...

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Chuck Negron Dead at 83: Three Dog Night Singer Spent Millions on Heroin – Lived 35 Years Sober Before Heart Failure Claimed His Life

SAD PASSING – Feb. 3, 2025 - The singer, renowned for his powerful vocals and hits like ‘Joy to the World’, passed away on Monday at his home in Studio City, California, surrounded by family. His publicist confirmed... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Honesty Liller

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Feb. 10, 2026 - Honesty Liller, CPRS is a Transformational and Executive Leadership Coach, CEO of The McShin Foundation, and best-selling author. With 18+ years in recovery, she helps women ... 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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