‘I just wanted to be a good dad’ – Mr. Agnew Reflects on 20 Years Sober VIDEO – FATHER KNOWS BEST – Sept. 5, 2023 - “My story actually is so huge, and the journey is so wide.” Sobriety and recovery gave it back. “20 years, 20 plus years, it’s amazing.” Amazing, not easy. He had a s... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Tony Hoffman Brings Message of Hope and Recovery to Schools VIDEO – WISDOM FROM A REAL BIKER – Sept. 5, 2023 - Tony Hoffman, founder of pH Wellness and a former BMX athlete who struggled with drug addiction and spent time in prison, has spoken to over 500,000 students in the ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSept 26 2023
Supervised Injection Sites Future of War on Drugs FEED A SOUL - SAVE A LIFE – Sept. 4, 2023 - Since 2000, there have been over 700k drug overdose deaths in the U.S. The federal budget for drug control in 2023 was $42.5 billion but little progress has been made compa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSept 26 2023War On Drugs
Surprising Signs You’re Allergic to Alcohol AUDIO – IT’S NOT FUN – Sept. 16, 2023 - It was estimated that an American drank on average over 2.51 gallons of ethanol in 2021. This equates to a person aged 14 or older—the legal drinking age in the country is stil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousSept 26 2023
Dying Doctor Arrested With Guns, Drugs & Hookers Aboard His Yacht WHEN THE END IS NEAR... – Sept. 14, 2023 - “The subsequent search of the yacht allegedly uncovered about 43 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of ketamine, a .380 pistol, three 30-round 9 millimeter magazines, a 12-round mag... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionSept 26 2023
Owner Disputes Police Claim Puppy Overdosed on Fentanyl RUFF FOR EVERYONE – Sept. 14, 2023 - Last week, Gibson and his girlfriend made headlines after police arrested the couple in a Walmart parking lot. Authorities said that the pair had drugs in their car and tha... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediafentanylSept 26 2023
Michelle Ntalami Praises KISS-FM’s Sobriety Coverage RADIO TRUTH? – Sept. 13, 2023 - Ntalami went on to laud the publication for helping celebrate her win and putting a smile on her mom’s face. “‘Attitude of Gratitude.’ Hey. How is everyone here doing? Lately, I’ve ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
Demi Lovato Opens Up About Drug Use & Overdose VIDEO – AND SHE SURE CAN SING TOO – Sept. 13, 2023 - The singer tells Howard Stern she lives with hearing and vision impairments as a result of her drug overdose in 2018. ‘IT WAS DUE TO THE LACK OF OXYGE... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionOverdoseRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Captain Sandy Yawn Celebrates 34 Years of Sobriety ROUGH SEA YET STILL SAILING – August 30, 2023 - Yawn has previously shared, including in her book, Be the Calm or Be the Storm, that there have been generations of substance struggles in her family. She fell into dru... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Blac Chyna Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety WELL EARNED! – Sept. 15, 2023 - White’s post included a collection of photos that began with an image in which she received flowers and a balloon from her mom, Tokyo Toni (real name Shalana Jones-Hunter). She followe... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
‘Treated them like animals’: Body Brokering Pastor Kept Patients in Unsanitary Conditions VIDEO – HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF? – Sept. 13, 2023 - It’s a half hour before noon on Aug. 31 outside a Dunkin’ Donuts in Chandler near Riggs Road and Arizona Avenue. 53-year-old Robert Kayongo is met by special agent... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRehabSept 26 2023
Robert Downey Jr.’s Hollywood Rise and Fall and Rise SOBRIETY BECOMES HIM – Sept. 16, 2023 - In Hollywood, Robert Downey Jr. quickly made a name for himself, becoming part of the “Brat Pack,” a group of young, talented actors. His early career was marked by succ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
Family Treatment Programs Struggle To Stay Open TROUBLE IN PARADISE – Sept. 13, 2023 - Recovering Hope is one of only five providers in the state that offer family-based residential treatment, allowing women to enter the program while pregnant or to bring o... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Naloxone Vending Machine Installed HAVE A QUARTER? SAVE A LIFE – Sept. 10, 2023 - Approximately 300 naloxone nasal sprays, designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose involving substances like fentanyl, heroin and prescription painkil... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionfentanylharm reductionHeroin AddictioninterventionOverdoseRecoverySept 19 2023
Narcan Now Available Over-The-Counter!!!!!!!!!!!!! LIFE SAVERS – Sept. 1, 2023 - The announcement is believed by advocates to be a milestone that will make it easier to save lives in the US as the ongoing opioid epidemic claimed more than 100,000 American live... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductioninterventionopioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
25% of Dutch Children Have Parents With Addiction or Mental Issues THE MYTH OF NORMAL – Sept. 8, 2023 - Around 671,000 parents are believed to have an addiction or mental health issue, and around 900,000 children under the age of 18 are thought to be growing up in an affected family... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMental HealthRecoverySept 19 2023
Recovery Center Loses Appeal to Re-Open 3 Facilities, Another Patient Dies in Ohio ONE MORE DEAD IN OHIO – Sept. 6, 2023 - Landmark Recovery CEO Matt Boyle told BHB in an email that the organization will have a “full evidentiary hearing” before the administrative court in the coming months. ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 19 2023
Jenelle Evans’ Ex-Husband Suffers Apparent Overdose AUDIO – ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE – SEPT. 10, 2023 - Courtland’s wife says he locked himself in the bathroom while she was out of the house with their kids ... but she broke down the door to find him unresponsive. The d... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionOverdoseSept 19 2023
Teen Mom’s Maci Bookout Says Son Bentley Was ‘Angry’ About Ryan Edwards’ Overdose VIDEO – REALITY AND NEAR DEATH? – Sept. 7, 2023 - “Before went to rehab, was very concerned and very worried,” Maci told her friends about the former couple’s 15-year-old son’s reaction to his dad’s ongoing subst... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionOverdoseSept 19 2023
‘Seeking help is not a shameful act’ – Film explores women’s addiction struggles AUDIO – FILMS MATTER – Sept. 10, 2023 - The film follows the journey of eight women from the ages of 19 to 69 years who come from different backgrounds and cultures. It’s produced by Tami Jacobs and Anél Sherren, ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
County Awards $160,000 To Women’s Sober Home MAN SMART, WOMAN SMARTER – Sept. 6, 2023 - The settlement funds began flowing in 2022 and will continue incrementally until 2038, with these companies collectively paying over $50 billion in nationwide settlem... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 19 2023
A.A.’s Step 5: Is Confession the Antidote for Shame? TRY IT – Sept. 9, 2023 - Again, there are many ways to understand the meaning and implications of each step, and I am not speaking on behalf of A.A. What follows is only one perspective on step five filtered through ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 19 2023
Lisa Gregory – Coming Back from 28 Years of Addiction VIDEO – GREAT ACCENT – Sept. 9, 2023 - Step into the riveting and uncharted territory of Lisa Gregory’s life as she takes the mic on our podcast, baring her soul in a tale that will leave you utterly spellbound. Pr... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
First Psilocybin Assisted Recovery Program Open in U.S. TRIP INTO RECOVERY – Sept. 8, 2023 - The inaugural retreat is scheduled for this month, marking a significant milestone in the provision of legal psilocybin services at Moksha Journeys and Omnia Group Ashland.... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionPsychedelicsRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
What Having an Addictive Personality Actually Means YOU ARE A PASSIONATE PERSON – Sept. 11, 2023 - Traits of So-Called Addictive Personality Even though addictive personality isn’t a formal diagnosis—and there are no set symptoms or signs—several traits are typ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionMental HealthSept 19 2023
Painkillers and me: One mother’s story LITTLE BY LITTLE – Sept. 13, 2023 - “The only thing they think they can do with pain is give you more painkillers,” she tells me. She says the drugs have had a significant impact on her life and how she lives it. ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylinterventionInterviewopioid crisisopioidsoxycontinRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
The Books That Helped Me Stay Sober READING IS HEALTHY – Sept. 10, 2023 - Warning: This article discusses alcoholism and addiction in a way that could be distressing to some readers. When I’m seeking answers, or looking for words of wisdom... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
Food Can Be Addictive ABSTINENCE IS NOT AN OPTION – Sept. 11, 2023 - Critics of this research suggest that you can’t get addicted to something that’s essential to life. What’s more, while science has pinpointed nicotine in cigarettes and ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionSept 19 2023
Russell Brand: From Addict to Comedy Star at Centre of New Controversy VIDEO – AMENDS MIGHT NOT BE ENOUGH – Sept. 17, 2023 - Here, Sky News look at the life and career of Brand who has often been at the centre of controversy. Brand was born in Grays, Essex, in 1975. His parents separa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoverySept 19 2023
Pete Davidson Confirms He Went to Rehab HE MUST BE GIGANTIC – Sept. 12, 2023 - With his 30th birthday coming up in November, Davidson told the audience he believes you “can’t do drugs in your 30s” because “it’s not cute anymore” and “you’re just a d... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023