Robert Downey Jr. On His Journey From Jail to Winning an Oscar AMERICA’S DARLING – March 18, 2024 - “I think if you develop a moral psychology, things are a lot easier,” Downey, 58, “And I think it’s hard to explain away certain behaviors when there are ways to heal... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMar 26 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Safe, Simple, Cost-effective:’ Acupuncture as Opioid Alternative VIDEO – THE RIGHT KIND OF NEEDLE – March 21, 2024 -For Kayla Rath, a correctional officer in the armed forces, this method has made a major difference in her life — both at work and at home. I can say that in... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMar 26 2024Mental Healthopioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinRecovery
‘Locks for Addiction’ Founder Heartbroken After Vandalism VIDEO – ONE FROM THE HEART – March 19, 2024 - For years now, a Lexington mother has tried to bring hope to those working towards sobriety. But she came across a disheartening scene this weekend. Pam Stamper sta... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMar 26 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Musician Shares His Inspirations and Journey to Sobriety VIDEO – ALL THE RIGHT NOTES – March 12, 2024 - “I’m in a 12-step recovery program and I recorded a song for each step along the way. 12 steps. 12 songs. The album is called ‘The Program.’” “If there’s anyone out ther... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionInterviewMar 26 2024RecoveryRehab
Farmer Shares Her Battle with Alcoholism in PBS doc ‘Greener Pastures’ VIDEO – PLANTING THE SEED OF RECOVERY – March 27, 2024 - Several Midwesterners will break your heart in this “Independent Lens” documentary about farmers dealing with mental health issues. But the one who resonates... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionInterviewMar 26 2024RecoveryRehab
Unrefined to Refined Ministry Transforms Lives DROSS TO GOLD – March 22, 2024 - The Unrefined to Refined Ministry was founded in 2018 to foster and enhance people’s connections with God. This ministry has changed over the years, and in 2021, a revolutionar... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMar 26 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Sobriety Celebrated at Comedy Club video VIDEO – LAUGHTER HEALS – March 22, 2024 - Stocked with alcohol-free refreshments, the Well Studios venue is set for another showcase night. Levesque’s dreams of a career in entertainment were derailed at a young a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMar 26 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsobriety
The Moment David Campbell Realized He Had to QUIT Drinking BOTTOMS DOWN – March 23, 2024 - The Today Extra host said he had been gifted some Crystal Head vodka by legendary actor Dan Aykroyd and had drank it at home. In the morning, the 50-year-old was sick - and he w... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMar 26 2024RecoveryRehab
FREEDOM FRIDAY: Celebrates Sobriety SECRETS STEAL SUGARPLUMS – March 22, 2024 - A DeFuniak Springs native says she had to find her voice to overcome addiction. Newschannel 7 highlights an overcomer of addiction in the Freedom Friday segment. “I was ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMar 26 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsobriety
Jake Cuenca Opens Up On Three Year Sobriety WORKING HIS FIST STEP – March 22, 2024 - The “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?” star admitted that one turning point was his “near-death experience” in 2021 when he figured in a police car chase and collision, during... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMar 26 2024RecoveryRehabsobriety
Eating Disorders In Boys and Men Rising IT CAN HAPPEN TO BOYS – March 1, 2024 - Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness. And yet, they’re often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed because of stereotypes and stigmas e... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionMar 26 2024
A Psychedelics Reporter With a Changing Perspective PRISM VISION – March 20, 2024 - As a reporter covering psychedelic medicine for the Health and Science desk at The New York Times, the drugs that often command my attention are familiar to any veteran psychona... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMar 26 2024Psychedelics
Tiffany Haddish – Sober 72 Days Since DUI Arrest NUDGE FROM THE JUDGE – Friday, March 22, 2024 - I haven’t drank any alcohol, smoked any weed or anything in, like, 72 days,” the comedian, 44, said on Friday, March 22. The actress has learned some val... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMar 26 2024RecoveryRehab
Screens Poison Kids’ Minds HIJACKED BRAINS – March 22, 2024 - Teenagers are inundated with notifications, with one study estimating they get 237 pings a day. “Smartphones and social media fundamentally changed the way teens spend their ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMar 26 2024Mental HealthSmartphone Addiction
Gambling Addict Steals Millions from Dodger’s Superstar Shohei Ohtani WIN SOME, LOSE A LOT MORE – March 20, 2024 - Attorneys that represent Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani have accused his longtime interpreter with the theft of millions of dollars of his funds to use for illegal... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaGamingMar 26 2024
How widespread is Gambling Addiction in the U.S.? POINT SPREADS ARE SEXY – March 23, 2024 - The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player i... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaGaminginternetinterventionMar 26 2024Super Bowlvideo games
Hawaiian Hotels/Restaurants Could Be Required to Stock Narcan AUDIO – THE HOMELESS SHELTERS TOO? – March 21, 2024 - “We really want to get health and harm reduction folks out there with the counselors to really try to offer people options to get into therapy and treatments so t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductioninterventionMar 26 2024OverdoseRecoveryRehab
Kids’ Phone-Based Existence InHuman CHILDHOOD CANCELED – March 21, 2024 - “Suppose that when your first child turned ten, a visionary billionaire whom you’ve never met chose her to join the first permanent human settlement on Mars … Would you let her g... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMar 26 2024Mental HealthSmartphone Addictionteenagers
Lawmakers Shoot Down Plan to Crack Down on Sober Living Homes CRACKED UP – March 22, 2024 - Lawmakers are working to tighten the reins on fraudulent sober living homes after bad actors defrauded Arizona’s Medicaid agency out of billions of dollars. But one such bill was ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMar 26 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
WAXAHATCHEE – TIGERS BLOOD WHAT’S IN A NAME – MARCH 20, 2024 - On her sixth album ‘Tigers Blood’, Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield is distancing herself from her demons and embracing home. Katie Crutchfield is back, the Alabama-bor... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMar 26 2024RecoveryRehab
How To Handle Any Addiction Treatment Before Gabor Maté - This simple sketch is both funny and informative. Coaching techniques are a little more nuanced now, but I hope you find Bob's approach to change management enjoyable. Watch@YouTube... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 26 2024Recovery
Decriminalizing Drugs Could Help More People Seek Treatment VIDEO – IT’S THE ONLY SOLUTION – March 11, 2024 - “If you reduce stigma and fear of criminalization, people are more likely to be vulnerable and honest about the struggles they have,” Schaffner said. “When they’re ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductioninterventionMar 19 2024Recovery
Survivors Share What Gives Them Hope VIDEO – IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS – March 10, 2024 - Stephen Dees understands the power of hope, something he found through his faith. “Today, I’m a minister, I’m an ordained minister, I have a beautiful ca... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 19 2024RecoveryRehab
What Is RECOVERY CAPITAL? IT’S EVERYTHING – March 11, 2024 - Recovery capital is comprised of social, physical, cultural and human forms of capital. It consists of, but is not limited to, personal and social characteristics, networks, ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMar 19 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
“Pretty Wrecked”: A Memoir about Addiction, Recovery and Triumph TEMPLE GRADUATE TELLS ALL – March 11, 2024 - Before publishing her memoir, Tracy Viola gave an advanced manuscript to six of her friends. She printed and bound the copies at Staples and saw “Pretty Wrecked: Confessio... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 19 2024RecoveryRehab
Daughter Says State Should be Accountable for Father’s Death VIDEO – REHABS OR GOLD RUSH – March 13, 2024 - I’m an only child, he only had me and I only had him,” Carletta Leslie said. Carletta’s father, Carson, died back in September 2022 after he went missing from Flagsta... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMar 19 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
“The Good Boss” Helps People Break Cycle of Homelessness and Addiction VIDEO – THE GOOD NEWS BOSS – March 8, 2024 - Victor Oliveira will be the first to tell you that, 12 years ago, he couldn’t have imagined what he would be doing now. In 2012, he was released from a Massachusetts sta... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionhomelessinterventionMar 19 2024RecoveryRehab
“It is okay to be different” Says City Council member Alice Woods VIDEO – EXPERIENCE COUNTS – March 8, 2024 - Staunton High School gave Alice Woods the platform to speak about her personal experiences with drug addiction and recovery. Though the stories were dark, Woods and staff... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 19 2024RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Daily Cannabis Users 25% More Apt to Heart Attack WEEKLY OK? – March 11, 2024 - Given that their findings link cannabis usage to cardiovascular disease, however, the researchers suggested that doctors screen patients for cannabis use and advise them to not smoke it,... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 19 2024marijuanapotsmokingweed
RuPaul’s Sobriety Helps Him Stay Grounded AND RELEVANT – March 9, 2024 - The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ and author of a new memoir, ‘The House of Hidden Meanings,’ says, “the truth was always there, no matter how ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 19 2024RecoveryRehab