Alcohol Addiction

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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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What Alcohol Does to Stressed-Out Brain

Liquid Comfort – April 29, 2020 -  “If you believe alcohol will make you feel relaxed, then as soon as…

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Hand sanitizer may trigger relapse for those recovering from alcohol addiction

As Slippery as Scope – May 7, 2020 - Dr. Bradley says it’s banned at recovery centers for this very…

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Dr. Daniel Francis on How to Stay Sober

90 Zooms in 90 Days? –  May 7, 2020 - All that probably comes as a relief, but what should…

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National Addiction Treatment Leader Expands Services to All Californians

California Screening – May 5, 2020 - The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a national nonprofit that treats more than…

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Explaining the Pathways of Alcohol Abuse

Gradual and Deadly – APRIL 26, 2020 - On the other hand, Koob explained, mental health conditions can also complicate…

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Melanie Sykes celebrates three years of sobriety

She’s Gotta Not Have It –  May 1, 2020 - ‘I gave up alcohol completely 3 years ago today whoop…

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Service Still Available for People Struggling with Addiction

Addiction Never Sleeps –  April 20, 2020 - This time of isolation can be a difficult hill to climb for…

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LISTEN: Alcoholism And Coronavirus

Listen, this guy’s an Idiot –  APR 20, 2020 - Consider the plight of the alcoholic during this coronavirus shutdown.…

5 years ago

‘I was slow-killing myself!’ Comedian Robert Webb reveals battle with alcoholism

No Laughing Matters of the Heart –  April 12, 2020 - The mitral valve is a small flap in the…

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Felicity Huffman as alcoholic mother in the dark comedy Tammy’s Always Dying

She’s Gotta Have It – April 16, 2020 - But she gets no love for it, as he prickly mother…

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He Spent 20 Years Battling Addiction. Now Fitness Is Helping Him Stay Sober.

How It WorkOuts –  APR 15, 2020 - Back to 2015, when I was withdrawing in bed, unable to eat…

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I’m Struggling to Stay Sober. AA Zoom Meetings Are Keeping Me Afloat

Better Than Nothing! –  April 5, 2020 - The grace of being saved that night was too precious to squander…

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Dear Abby: Friendship with alcoholic causes guilt, sorrow

Ab-alon? –  April 5, 2020 - Dear Enabler: I have two suggestions for you, and I hope you will avail…

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Bank Employees Call 911 While Robbery Suspect Pauses for Alcoholic Drink

Probably for nerves – April 12, 2020 - Officers subsequently arrived and arrested Gutierrez without incident. He was booked into…

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Who’s Drinking While Working From Home

Everyone working from home? –  April 9, 2020 - If you find yourself or anyone in your household reaching for…

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Betty Ford

Tribute to a Pioneer! – Read the history of Betty Ford and the Betty Ford Center. @History

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Sobriety struggle in time of isolation for former boxer Mia St. John

Not Down for the Count – April 2, 2020 - “And that was that,” St. John said. “I was gone…

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Bay Area Getting Drunk as Hell During Shelter-in-Place

Day Drinking All Night –  March 31, 2020 -  …with in-person meetings cancelled, and massive server overloads making the online…

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