I Took A Break From Weed After Smoking For 3 Years HOW LONG DID THAT LAST? – April 20, 2022 - Before I share how my “No Marijuana March” went, let me make a couple things clear: I love weed (still do), and I am certainly not condemning anyone who partakes in d... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewmarijuanapotRecoveryRehabsmokingweed
Keith Urban’s ‘Lucky’ That Addictions, Sobriety ‘Hasn’t Defined Creativity’ THE MUSE NEVER LEFT HIM – April 18, 2022 - Keith Urban says he’s “lucky” that his music and creativity remain unaffected by his sobriety now 15 years later. He told the Sunday Times, “I’m glad it didn’t change ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
You Lived Through Covid, Now Don’t Die From Alcohol THE ROAD TO SOBRIETY – April 20, 2022 - The Buddhists say the odds of being born a human is the same as if there was a single round life preserver floating in the Pacific Ocean and every 100 years a porpoise pop... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionLeonard BuschelMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabWriters In Treatment
Kicked Out of Christian Program Because of Her Sexual Orientation VIDEO – WWJD – April 19, 2022 - “The state successfully argued that early termination could not be considered until resolving the alleged probation violation. Judge Souto then heard testimony from multiple witn... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Coffee House Offers Fresh Start to Recovering Addicts VIDEO – COFFEE AND ADDICTS, WHAT A FIT – April 22, 2022 - “We felt like we could have a business that would really help people coming out of incarceration and recovering from addition,” Paula Holtz said. Fr... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Daniel Johns Releases “I feel like a complete f**k-up” NOT FOR LONG – April 16, 2022 - “My drinking had become a bigger problem than I even realised, and how I have used it to help numb a range of deeper psychological issues that I’ve been living with since childh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Celebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehab
Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Sobriety VIDEO (at your own risk) – PUTTING AWAY THE GANGA – April 22, 2022 - “I used to b happy when I was high,” Nicki wrote in part. “Now I’m happy when I’m sober. No judgment to anyone. Be gentle with yourself.” Sh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Shares Uplifting Message About His Sobriety UP BUT NOT HIGH – April 20, 2022 - In an April 20 Instagram post, Sean shared a series of photos of him with his girlfriend, “Teen Mom” star Jade Cline, and their daughter, Kloie, alongside a lengthy capt... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
Keith Urban Shares How Nicole Kidman Helped Him Through His Battle With Alcoholism BINARY STARS – April 18, 2022 - Kidman was the inspiration for his song “Thank You” from his 2009 album Defying Gravity. The song, which Urban wrote with Rick Nowels, includes the lyrics, “I thank you for my he... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehab
I Stopped Drinking And My Sex Life Changed FOR THE BETTER – April 19, 2022 - For three years, Liam and I hooked up in parks, parties, cars and alleys. For us, this was an act of defiance against anyone ― nuclear family members, acquaintances, strangers ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
“My son is marrying an alcoholic. Should I boycott his wedding?” NO, GO TO ALANON – April 15, 2022 - DEAR HESITATING: I will assume that your son is aware of your concerns about his fiancée’s drinking. Do not boycott this wedding. If you do, you will create a wedge between y... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022RecoveryRehab
NAATP Strives for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Addiction Treatment A FORCE FOR CHANGE – April 4, 2022 - In 2020, NAATP engaged a DEI Advisory Committee to discuss the impact of systemic racism and other forms of discrimination on addiction treatment and recovery. This Committee no... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabUncategorized
He Went To a Recovery House and Was Murdered VIDEO – WHAT HORRORS – April 19. 2022 - The suspect? The house manager, Kevin Rice, who police said killed Pulling and tried to steal his bank card. “I don’t think he belonged here, I really don’t,” Chelchas... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRehabTrauma
55 Celebrities Who Quit Drinking NON-ALCOHOLIC PERFORMERS – April 21, 2022 - While we’ve all had one too many cocktails or whatever it may be at that Thursday evening happy hour, many, including some of our favorite celebrities, have chosen to... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Steve-O’s Good Life In Sobriety VIDEO – CHANGE IS FREE OF CHARGE – April 22, 2022 - Approximately a year after announcing his sobriety, Steve-O, whose real name is Stephen Gilchrist Glover, teamed up with Lacey Schwimmer to compete on the ei... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
Pandemic Stress & Loneliness Making Addiction More Common HOW DO WE COPE? – April 18, 2022 - Eliana Leve, director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s New York services, agreed: “Addictive behaviors are often linked to emotional and social deficits. The isolation... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusdepressionDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionlife expectancyMental HealthRecoveryRehabTrauma
Nonprofit Tackles Stigma Around Substance Use AUDIO – SOBERING CONVERSATION – April 20, 2022 - “I didn’t want not one more family member to be in the dark and living with the terror that they would lose their family member,” Porter said. Be Part of the ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 26 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Drug Kingpin Johnson & Johnson Pays $99 Million For Over-Marketing Highly Addictive Drugs IS EL CHAPO A STOCKHOLDER? – April 8, 2022 - West Virginia previously reached a $26 million settlement with Endo International Plc, which had also been a defendant in the ongoing trial. The Mountain s... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 26 2022Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionopioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinRecoveryTrauma
Substance Abuse Addressed At Spoon River College VIDEO – SHARE ’TIL IT HURTS – April 13, 2022 - “These kids are struggling,” Ryan said. “Depression, thinking of suicide, we need more resources but we need to talk about it. People need HOPE. People need purpos... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietydepressionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsuicideteenagers
Three Virginians Fighting Addiction Their Own Way VIDEO – PROGRESS IN THE SOUTH – April 14, 2022 - Virginia has been plagued by addiction since the late 1990s when Purdue Pharma introduced Oxycontin. Since then, the regulations surrounding the accessibility of... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 19 2022Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionopioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinPurdue PharmaRecoveryTrauma
Fun and Sobriety Are Not Mutually Exclusive AUDIO – DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING – April 13, 2022 - Your friend says to you, “Let’s get drunk and have some fun.” Or maybe they say, “We got so drunk last night—wasn’t that fun?” Depending on the person m... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘The Flight Attendant’ Season 2 Does Better With Sobriety IF YOU LOVE TV – April 13, 2022 - Cassie’s new side job as a CIA asset is a perfect lead-in to a twisty new mystery, but unlike last season, which had very clear stakes – Cassie woke up next to a dead body in a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionRecoveryRehab
Criminalizing Drug Addiction Doesn’t Decrease Overdoses LEGALIZE THEM ALL? – April 14, 2022 - A bill moves through Colorado’s legislature to tighten penalties on the possession and distribution of fentanyl, experts note the complexities and hardships of addiction. ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylinterventionOverdoseRecoveryRehab
Not Arrested, But Rescued VIDEO – FROM PRISON TO PASSION – April 15, 2022 - “I am loved, I am healed, and free from all addiction,” could be heard in the New Birth Christian Ministries Church in Tennille. This graduation signifies th... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
How to Find the Right Mental Health App COME ON GET APPY – April 13, 2022 - These apps claim to help with issues as varied as addiction, sleeplessness, anxiety and schizophrenia, often by using tools like games, therapy chatbots or mood-tracking dia... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneDrug Abuse and AddictioninternetinterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Indian Tribes Launch Tool For Addiction Treatment / Education LEARNING MATTERS – April 14, 2022 - Dr. Tina Woods leads the Council’s Community and Behavioral Health Services team. She says the goal is to remove barriers for people seeking information or care. “Half the... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionlife expectancyMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Owner of Florida Rehab Ring Convicted In $58 Million Fraud ADDICTED TO CASH – April 15, 2022 - She would then subject the patients, many of whom were in their teens or early 20s and were still on their parents’ insurance plans, to random drug testing — sometimes as of... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Can AA Evolve To Include Marginalized Members? AUDIO – AA EVOLUTION – Dec. 23, 2021 - All guests reference the 10th tradition of AA (which states: Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public co... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
What Happens When You Lose Both Parents To Addiction PAIN & GRIEF – April 16, 2022 - Her dad’s addiction “spiraled” after her mom’s death. She lived with her dad and grandmother until she was five years old, and then her dad moved to Arizona; she continued to... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionHeroin AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthOverdoseRecoveryTrauma
South African Recovery Center Owner Celebrates 7 Years Sober SOBRIETY HAS NO BORDERS – April 14, 2022 - Founder of Laqakhaza Iphara Recovery Movement, Emmanuel Msomi, celebrated his NPO’s (non-profitable organization’s) birthday and his seven years of sobriety. “You can... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 19 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab