Jamie Lee Curtis Details “Miracle” of Sobriety SOBRIETY MIRACLE – Feb. 4, 2026 - Jamie Lee Curtis marked 27 years of being sober from drugs and alcohol, thanking her late friend Richard Lewis for lending a helping hand during her journey. “27 years ago, I had pai... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 10 2026
Andy Dick Checks Out of Rehab CHECKED OUT – January 26, 2026 - Andy Dick has left rehab just shy of 50 days after checking in. Andy entered a rehab facility in the Palm Springs area around the beginning of December with the help of his “Celebrity... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 10 2026
How to Avoid Emotional Eating DON’T GET EMOTIONAL? – Jan. 27, 2026 - If you’ve ever wondered how to avoid emotional eating, you might think the answer is more willpower or stricter rules. But emotional eating isn’t about weakness or brokenness. I... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaEating DisorderFeb 10 2026food addiction
‘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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026sobriety
American Idol’s Tristan Harper Brings Addiction Awareness To Students VIDEO – “IT HURTS” – Jan. 22, 2026 - Among the speakers was American Idol contestant Tristan Harper who placed fifth on the show in 2024. Harper shared his personal journey and spoke about his own loved ones who have... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 10 2026
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026sobriety
Gambling Addiction Rises as 67 Million Americans To Bet on Super Bowl PAYDAY – Feb. 3, 2025 - Craig Johnson, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in gambling addiction, said, “Usually you’re going to see some progression of the process and the person often will start to... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026Super Bowl
Psychologist Says Government Ignored 20 Years of Addiction Research VIDEO – TRUTH LOSES – Jan. 16, 2026 - A B.C. psychologist who led a major study into addiction and criminality is speaking out now that the government is shutting down its decriminalization experiment. Health Mini... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Alone Together: Reclaiming Connection In A Screen-Saturated Life PHONE BASKET? – Jan. 17, 2026 - And so we settled in, with my mother in her recliner, my father on one couch, and me on another. Almost by instinct, my parents reached for their iPads. I caught myself scrolling throu... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeb 03 2026Smartphone Addiction
Kourtney Kardashian Three Years Sober? VIDEO – WE CARE WHY? – Jan. 17, 2026 - The mom-of-four shared that she’s three years sober in a video posted to her Instagram Stories on Friday, January 16. Kardashian, 46, revealed her big achievement while celeb... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026
Experts Warn About Possibly Deadly Kratom VIDEO – DEATH IS LEGAL – Jan. 17, 2026 - “It’s terrifying. How highly addictive this is,” said Michelle Leopold, whose son Trevor died of an accidental opioid overdose in 2019 while a freshman at Sonoma State Univers... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 03 2026
Social Media Addiction’s Surprising Challenger? ANTI-SCROLLER – Jan. 17, 2026 - It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFeb 03 2026internetSmartphone Addiction
‘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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026life expectancy
Hospitality Pros Navigate Recovery BOB APPETITE – Jan. 19, 2026 - Drinking and the service industry have long been tightly linked — a reward after a double shift, a ritual woven into late nights and a balm that cements relationships. For many, consumi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Addiction: A Disease Both Like and Unlike Many Others IT IS AND IT ISN’T – Jan, 20, 2026 - Mental health experts are nearly unanimous in endorsing the disease model of addiction. Alcoholism (now alcohol use disorder) was declared a disease in 1956 by the American Medica... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 03 2026Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery Advocate
From Addiction to Inspiration: Woman’s Vision Changed Lives of Female Addicts VIDEO – INSPIRATION MATTERS – Jan. 19, 2026 - “I went on a 12 day cocaine, alcohol, ecstasy, marijuana binge from New Year’s Eve to January 12th in Atlanta. I just started feeling like my heart was pounding out of my... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Ant McPartlin is ‘much better person’ Now As He Addresses Sobriety DRUNK NO MORE – Jan. 20, 2026 - Dec Donnelly has shared why he thinks Ant McPartlin is a ‘much better person’ now as they seemingly addressed his 2018 drink-driving crash. Fans best know the pair for having worked... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026
Søbr Market: All the Fun Without the Hangover BEING SOBER DOESN’T MEAN BEING BORING – Jan. 20, 2026 - Søbr Market is a one-stop shop for non-alcoholic drinks, offering alcohol-free spirits, wines, mocktails, and ready-to-drink cans that recreate classic cocktail... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026sobriety
Giving Up the Booze WHY ARE PEOPLE TURNING AWAY? – Jan. 2026 - That the U.S. is losing its taste for the hard stuff. In a recent Gallup survey, 54% of American adults said they consumed alcohol, the lowest level since the pollster began... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026sobriety
Person of the Week: David Marciano STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Feb. 3, 2026 - David Marciano (66) was born and raised in Newark, N.J. Attended Seton Hall Prep and Essex Catholic. Graduated from Northeastern University in Boston. Worked in the Entertainm... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026InterviewRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Nikki Glaser Relied on Blackout Drinking Because She Was ‘scared of sex’ NO MEMORY NO SHAME – Jan. 18, 2026 - Glaser opened up about her drinking problem … “Alcohol was like – I was gonna get a DUI, which was gonna financially destroy me and potentially basically destroy me or others,” sh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026
Hip-Hop Pioneer & Iconic Rapper DMC Discusses Addiction Struggles & Path to Sobriety WHAT A LIFE – Jan. 13, 2026 - Success often comes with its own unique challenges, forcing us to confront aspects of our inner personalities that threaten to spiral out of control, be it addiction struggles, ailing me... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026
Buff Bagwell Talks 20 Years of Daily Sedation Before Getting Sober WRESTLING – Jan. 19, 2026 - Former WCW star Buff Bagwell has opened up about the depths of his addiction, revealing he spent two decades under constant sedation before finally getting clean...In an interview on Insig... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026sobriety
Andrew Zimmern Says Going Alcohol-Free “Gave Me My Life Back” GOOD GRUB – Jan. 18, 2026 - For each day of January, the celebrity chef and TV personality is speaking on the positive impact that going sober and alcohol-free has had on his life through a video series on his Instag... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026
Understanding the Impact of Trauma Among Drug Users IT’S BIG – Jan. 17, 2026 - Conducted as part of the Review of the Medically Supervised Injecting Room Trial, this study identified high rates of complex trauma that can create barriers to treatment among people... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 03 2026Mental HealthTrauma
How Catholics Influenced AA – and AA Influences Catholics DIVINE INTERVENTION – Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 24 marked 55 years since the death of Bill Wilson, who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous along with Bob Smith. AA is firmly established in the culture’s imagination, particula... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Why Giving Up Alcohol Leaves Women More Burned Out STUDY IS SEXIST? – Jan. 19, 2026 - We now have the research to confirm that sobriety isn’t just transforming your tipple of choice, but your thirst for life. According to the government’s latest Health Survey for Eng... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocatesobriety
How Tom Holland’s NA Beer Company Plans to 3x Revenue AUDIO – BY BEING FAMOUS? – Jan. 20, 2026 - After approaching nearly $10 million in sales during its first year on shelves, Bero, the non-alcoholic beer brand co-founded by actor Tom Holland, will cap off its second D... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 03 2026sobriety