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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 17 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 17 2026RecoveryRehabrelapse
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 17 2026
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 17 2026RecoveryRehabrelapse
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...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 17 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 17 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 10 2026
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026interventionPsychedelics
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026sobriety
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionFeb 10 2026interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 10 2026
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...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026Interview
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 10 2026
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