Alcohol Addiction

‘Tommaso’ — filmmaker’s exorcism

MEDIA: Film Review –  June 11, 2020 - So many blurred lines, so much personal sound and fury being shot,…

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Spencer Matthews admits lockdown would have ‘been the dream to get wasted’ if he was still drinking

For love of family – June 7, 2020 - Spencer Matthews has admitted being in lockdown would have been the…

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Alcoholics Anonymous, struggling to reach new members during shutdown, expects surge

Time for the Serenity Prayer! –  June 12, 2020 - Still, the steps often hold spiritual meaning for participants. Several…

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From $101,600 TV newsman to a drunk in the gutter

Reporting on a fall –  June 7, 2020 - Ed Mitchell was a successful broadcast journalist for Reuters, the BBC,…

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Hazelden/Betty Ford, AssuredPartners expand access to high-quality addiction treatment

Since 1949 –  June 8, 2020 - Eligible members of AssuredPartners health plans now have in-network access to Hazelden Betty…

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Happy 85th Anniversary AA

AA Anniversary Week - @YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIoWIRb5q6I&feature=emb_logo

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Kate Moss enjoying sobriety

Supersober – June 1, 2020 - Tony - who himself has been sober for 13 years - said: “Kate’s been…

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Sheltering With My Boyfriend and No Booze

To drink, or not to drink??? –  May 20, 2020 - As a single woman participating in Dry January (I…

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Marlon Brando’s Tormented Childhood – Abused by Alcoholic Parents

“STELLA, I NEED ALANON” –  June 6, 2020 - As Brando revealed in his tapes, his parents’ alcoholism leached every…

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Lockdown prompts surge in Germans seeking help for alcoholism

Meet the Quaransteins –  June 4, 2020 - Germany has one of the highest rates of alcohol consumption in Europe,…

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Matthew Perry: From Fame To Addiction To Getting Back On His Feet

Back in Action! –  June 6, 2020 - The show became hit. Matthew finally had the popularity he dreamt of.…

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Following Dad down road to sobriety

Great Share – June 5, 2020 - As I sat in those group sessions and listened to people talk about…

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How I Get Away With Being Secret Alcoholic

Ms. Denial’s Binoculars – June 1, 2020 - Over time, she’s gotten better at hiding her addiction. She only uses…

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Will the pandemic lead to an alcoholism epidemic?

Lead to...? – June 5, 2020 - “But the same way we do with food and exercise and concerns about…

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As recovering alcoholic, I’m dreading a booze-fuelled end to lockdown

One darn day at a time –  June 5, 2020 - As an introvert, I initially believed that the isolation…

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4 of the Best Revelations From My Sober Life

Just like the Agreements –  May 20, 2020 - I began to wonder what the hell I was doing with…

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Even with 26 years of sobriety, the loss of AA meetings is worry

The Medium is the Message – May 28, 2020 - Those attacks, in turn, have caused meetings to require still…

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Alcoholism: Why this doctor says telemedicine is key right now

No parking fees – May 26, 2020 - “Now, more and more people are opting for either home care or…

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The online success of 12-step recovery programs

What would Bill and Bob say? – May 31, 2020 - “Right before everything got shut down, I was at…

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Glen Campbell’s Widow Recounts His Battle with Alcoholism – and Night He Pointed Pistol at Her

Rhinestoned Cowboy –  May 27, 2020 - In the memoir, Kim, 61, details one particularly scary occasion which occurred after…

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These 6 Steps Were Crucial In Ending My Addiction

When the student is ready... –  May 19, 2020  - These six steps were the things that finally helped me…

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‘UK Sobriety ankle tags’ to monitor offenders’ sweat

Stigma Bracelet? – May 19, 2020 - The scheme has already been trialled in Humberside, Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire and London. …

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Alcoholics Anonymous continues mission virtually

Doing the best we can! –  May 24, 2020 - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is continuing its mission of helping those…

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Drinking or smoking while pregnant may affect newborn’s brain

Use Your Head – May 12, 2020 - Those who drank alcohol then quit in the first trimester had an…

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Telemedicine for alcohol use disorder isn’t just fad

It starts with obsessiveness – May 8, 2020 - This has particularly affected how we provide mental health and substance…

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Quarantine is helping people quit booze

Inpatient takes on new meaning – May 15, 2020  - “You don’t know what’s in a tea bag until you…

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Americans turn to drugs and alcohol as stress rises

A few Quarantinis, an eight-ball and 6 Balloons please... – May 13, 2020 - Other than alcohol, opioids and marijuana,…

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San Francisco gets alcohol, tobacco and marijuana for addicts quarantined in hotels

New Meaning to Room Service – May 8, 2020 - Dr. Grant Colfax, San Francisco’s public health director, said the…

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Pete Davidson Shares Hilarious Story of Quarantining in His Mom’s Basement

No more debasement – May 7, 2020 - “Me and Judd released this video to kind of try and get…

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How Do I Stay Sober Now?

Same as it ever was ... (sans meetings) –  May 6, 2020 - I quit drinking on July 14, 2019,…

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