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Colin Farrell on Addiction: ‘I’m Glad I Only Damaged My Body & Brain – Not My Bank Account’

ACTOR CHAMELEON – Sept. 25, 2025 - “It’s pretty well-chronicled now my history with addiction, but I don’t think you have to be an addict to play an addict,” he said frankly. I suppose I have some form of OCD t... Read More...

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How I Drank My Way to Sobriety

DROVE MYSELF SANE – Sept. 23, 2025 - Katie Herzog understands this reality intimately. For nearly 20 years, alcoholism took over her life, her relationships, and her career. She tried repeatedly to stop drinking, but... Read More...

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Miley Cyrus Says Gardening Helps Her Maintain Her Sobriety

PLANTING THE SEEDS – September 23, 2025 - Miley Cyrus is opening up about her passion for gardening and how it helps her maintain an important practice in her life. Miley got candid about how the “very personal proce... Read More...

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McDonald’s Fries are Made with 19 Ingredients!

VIDEO – FOOD LIKE PRODUCT – Perpetual - Introduced in 1949, the French fries were cooked in a mixture of 93% beef tallow and 7% cottonseed oil. - Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean... Read More...

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Barbara Kingsolver on CBS

VIDEO – SHE’S AMAZING – Sept. 24, 2025 - Author Barbara Kingsolver opened the facility in January with royalties from her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “Demon Copperhead,” whose plot revolves around Appalachia’s opio... Read More...

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Flavor Flav Determined to Stay Sober Forever

FIGHT FOR SOBRIETY – September 24, 2025 - He told People magazine about his continuing sobriety journey: "Right now it's going very well. I'm back on point. I'm back on track, you know what I'm saying? "And this is ... Read More...

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Mary Cosby Sheds New Light on Husband Robert Sr.’s Role in Robert Jr.’s Sobriety

VIDEO – DRAMA ON COMMAND – Sept. 24, 2025 - The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Mary Cosby shared new details on how her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., has played a key role in their son’s sobriety journey. The subje... Read More...

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Corey O’Brien Opens Up About Overcoming Addiction

JOY RECLAIMED – September 18, 2025 - At 21, Corey O’Brien checked into rehab for what was supposed to be a 28-day stay. He didn’t leave for nearly two years. But after coming out the other side — O’Brien’s been sober... Read More...

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How To Stop Problem Gambling

FLUSH WITH FALSE HOPE – Sept. 15, 2025 - Gambling addictions can push people into debt and fuel mental health crises. Studies show people with such addictions are at higher risk for depression and suicide. Psychol... Read More...

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The Rehab Playbook Helps Individuals Struggling with Addiction

BOOK REVIEW – Sept. 16, 2025 - The Rehab Playbook helps both individuals struggling with addiction and the community of people—family, friends, therapists, and physicians—who care about them by providing a deeper und... Read More...

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Expert Discusses Improvements For Access Addiction Treatment

VIDEO – MAKES SENSE – Sept. 15, 2025 - With potential federal funding cuts on the horizon, the upcoming New York legislative session will be a tough one as the state looks to address funding issues and more. Rob K... Read More...

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An Upsetting Number of Americans Are Dying From Alcohol

DANGEROUS TRENDS – September 18, 2025 - Fewer Americans say they drink alcohol now than they have done for decades, but for those that do, the habit appears to have become dramatically deadlier over time, with the al... Read More...

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Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’

VIDEO – SOBER TAILGATE – September 16, 2025 - While some may think alcohol is just part of watching sports, local organizations are working to change the narrative. In celebration of National Recovery Month, The Phoe... Read More...

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Women Inspired By Her Own Sobriety

VIDEO – TO THINE OWN SELF BE SOBER – Sept. 19, 2025 - September is National Recovery Month. It acknowledges the health care providers and those in recovery for the ongoing efforts to tackle challenges with addiction.... Read More...

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Alcohol is everywhere – an added challenge for those addicted!

VIDEO – LIVE ND LEARN – Sept. 15, 2025 - Sara Bown has been alcohol free for six years. She talks about how social norms and easy access to alcohol play a role in alcohol abuse. CONTINUE@CBC ... Read More...

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Prison Inmates Credit Podcast with Saving Lives as ‘Sober Speak’ Surpasses 3 Million Downloads

GREAT APP – Sept. 15, 2025 - Founded in 2017 by John M., Sober Speak is a recovery-focused podcast featuring conversations with individuals working through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ranked among the top 1... Read More...

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Seeking a Higher Power by Michael Cowl Gordon

BOOK RECOMMENDATION – Sept. 2025 - We are experiencing an epidemic of epic proportions, as the stress of life seems to ever increase. Alcoholics Anonymous, and the dozens of other programs that address other problems... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Jenner Anderson

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Sept. 23, 2025 - Jenner Anderson is from the Bay Area and went to school at University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in Sociology. She has a passion for entertainment, and moved to Los... Read More...

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‘I tried to escape with drugs & alcohol’: Björn Borg on Quitting Tennis

QUITTING TIME – September 18, 2025 - "I’m a person who doesn’t say very much,” Björn Borg says with a wry smile. Borg, the greatest tennis player of his day, has spent 42 years saying nothing since he announced his r... Read More...

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Charlie Sheen’s Daughter Gets Emotional As She Learns Reason Behind Actor’s Sobriety Journey

WHO WOULDN’T? – Sept. 13, 2025 - Charlie Sheen’s new documentary on Netflix has not only pulled back the curtain on his struggles with addiction but has also left a lasting impact on his daughter, Sami Sheen. As per ... Read More...

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Sex Addict Accused of Stealing $1.9M For Vegas Trips & Porn Stars

OVERLY HORNY – Sept. 12, 2025 - A film accountant pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he embezzled nearly $2 million from production companies that hired him, using the funds for Las Vegas trips and hookups with p... Read More...

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Courage, Sobriety and Global Adventure in ‘Successful Runaway’

READING MATTERS – Sept. 18, 2025 - Tiffany Love, a military veteran and solo world traveler, has released her debut memoir, “Successful Runaway,” a raw, inspiring account of personal transformation, resilience, and a... Read More...

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5 Actors Who Went Sober And Immediately Turned Their Lives Around

RDJ and Company – Sept. 14, 2025 - It used to be that when non-famouses said they had gone sober, they’d court intrusive questions at best and mistrust or ostracization at worst. If they hadn’t had a melodramatic tra... Read More...

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Charlie Sheen’s Claim About Matthew Perry’s Sobriety

FRIENDS – Sept. 17, 2025 - In a new interview, Sheen revealed that he believed Perry was not sober while promoting his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” The “Two and a Half Men” star sai... Read More...

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18 Country Stars Who Are Committed to Sobriety

BAND OF AA BROTHERS & SISTERS – Sept. 2025 - (Photo: Shania Twain) One thing country music is known for? Drinkin’ songs. For some, there’s nothing like tipping back a cold one to a tune about tipping back a cold ... Read More...

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General Hospital’s Gregory Zarian Gets Candid On Sobriety

VIDEO – NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH – Sept. 15, 2025 - Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) and Gregory Zarian who recurred as Julian, a friend of Kate Howard’s (Megan Ward) on General Hospital, talked about fear. Plus, Gregor... Read More...

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Jake Owen Celebrates Remarkable Transformation After 4 Years of Sobriety

LIVING THE LIFE! – Sept. 18, 2025 - Owen shared an Instagram post commemorating his personal achievement. Set to a black background, Owen weaved together some heavily thought-out words that sound much like a so... Read More...

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Mom Goes Viral For TikToking Her Sobriety Journey

MOTHER’S DAY EVERY DAY – Sept. 10, 2025 - Since then, she has amassed over 400,000 followers on TikTok, sharing her sobriety journey from the early days of recovery to now. “I quit 10 days before my son turn... Read More...

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TLC Star Reveals Drug Use in New Book

REALITY BITES – Sept. 5, 2025 - Brown Woolley added, “It gave me the best high I ever felt. I was on top of the world, and I could accomplish everything!” She soon began counting down the minutes until she could t... Read More...

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TV Business Star Opens Up on Addiction Battle

VIDEO – NEVER TOO LATE – Sept. 10, 2025 - Fox Business star and former Trump adviser Larry Kudlow has detailed his battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction in a new interview. Speaking on Miranda Devine’s Pod Force ... Read More...

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