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Alcohol Addiction

Did Bill Wilson Ask for Shots of Whiskey on His Deathbed? True or False?

THE FINAL STEP? – May 20, 2024 - Historical accounts and credible sources corroborate the online claim that Wilson, who was a New York stockbroker prior to getting sober and co-launching AA, did ask for whiske... Read More...

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13 Celebs’ Personal Messages About Their Sobriety

EVERY ONE IS UNIQUE – May 22, 2024 - The decision to get sober is a profoundly personal one. These 13 celebs went public about their sobriety and the reasoning behind it. Please note: This list includes celebr... Read More...

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Canadian Sober Eh?

NO MOLSON – May 20, 2024 - Mathews doesn’t stay in touch with his family because of the “toxic” atmosphere. His brother, an addict, died recently. Mathews posted to his social media that he didn’t know his bro... Read More...

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Are We Addicted to Addiction?

PROBABLY – May 22, 2024 - At the heart of many of these claims is dopamine, a molecule that surges in the brain when people take some addictive drugs. But while dopamine has become a buzzword relating to anyth... Read More...

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‘As a sober person, I don’t think I’ll ever NOT be able to write about addiction’

OR THINK LIKE A NORMY – May, 23, 2024 - The release of Cleopatra and Frankenstein was five years in the making. Coco Mellors started writing it while studying for a prestigious MFA in Fiction at New York Unive... Read More...

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Arrests at North Carolina Methadone Clinic

DRUG WAR CONTINUES – May 21, 2024 - Probation Officer Carter was hot on Emma’s heels. Early on August 16, 2023, according to Onslow County Superior Court filings, he waited outside her house in Hubert, a... Read More...

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‘I tried acupuncture to help me quit binge drinking’

GETTING TO THE POINT – May 23, 2024 - According to Barr, my emotions had a similar composition as a radiator (bear with me); I was radiating rage and the pressure needed to be released, and this, he said, is w... Read More...

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Singer Park Bo Ram Died from Alcohol Poisoning

TOO SOON – May 22, 2024 - Born in 1994, Park Bo Ram gained popularity at a young age with her exceptional singing ability … No other possible causes of death, apart from acute alcohol poisoning. However, it wa... Read More...

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Sober Homes Owner to Pay $3.8 Million for Sexually Exploiting Tenants

MORE WAS REVEALED – May 21, 2024 - Peter McCarthy, 51, was found to have violated the Fair Housing Act after a five-day federal trial in Boston, said Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy. Seven of his ... Read More...

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Jelly Roll Smokes Pot to Stay Sober

DEFINITION OF SOBER? – May 24, 2024 - Admitting that he knows his kind of sobriety isn’t for everyone, he went on: “I know that I have friends that don’t do that. I have friends that are in the program that ar... Read More...

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They Illegally Paid People to Bring Addicts to His Rehab

THE OC SHUFFLE? – May 23, 2024 - Santa Ana resident Luis Guerrero, 53, was arrested on Thursday morning and will face an arraignment hearing in the afternoon. According to the office of U.S. Attorney Martin Es... Read More...

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Gary Oldman Talks Real Sobriety at Cannes

AND HIS OSCAR? – May 23, 2024 - British actor Gary Oldman, who plays a washed-up alcoholic writer in new Cannes film “Parthenope”, said he is celebrating 27 years sober. Oldman appears briefly as famed novelis... Read More...

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Billy Horschel’s Inspiring Message in Honor of Wife’s 8 Years Sober

ALL IN THE FAMILY – May 21, 2024 - Billy Horschel shared a powerful message on social media Tuesday in honor of his wife’s eight-year sobriety journey in hopes of encouraging others in a similar situation to r... Read More...

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Can We Exercise Away Addiction and Depression?

BULLSH*T – May 16, 2024 - Intense physical exercise has received major attention as an effective way to reduce cravings and remain sober by celebrities like the rapper Eminem. In 2024, Em posted his annual upd... Read More...

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Spreading Hope and Sobriety Through Music

VIDEO – JOYOUSLY – May 14, 2024 - Daniel Rochelle, Jr.’s father and namesake was a huge influence in his life, his hero and the person who taught him about music. He was a wonderful father but was addicted to alcoh... Read More...

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Richard Webber Given ‘first-hand knowledge’ of Father’s Alcoholism

AUDIO – ACTING WHAT HE KNOWS – May 16, 2024 - Grey’s Anatomy’s Richard Webber actor knows what living with alcoholism is like “first-hand” to his dad. In the first six seasons of the ABC and Disney+ medical drama, ... Read More...

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Residents Organize to Halt Treatment Facility

NOT IN MY DRUG MARKET – May 16, 2024 - The city has begun offering wound care at the center, residents say they were told at the meeting. Some suggest that could indicate they’re treating people with wounds ca... Read More...

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Women Get Second Chance

VIDEO – THE HEROINE’S JOURNEY – May 16, 2024 - For Melissa Shelley, it all started at a coffee shop. She was in recovery from a drug addiction that crippled her life for 20 years.“The thing that took me the furthes... Read More...

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Yachting Stewardess Starts Sober Crew Social Club

CALMER SEAS – May 12, 2024 - Laura emphasizes that she doesn’t necessarily believe there’s anything inherently wrong with alcohol, but some people do not tolerate it well. However, there is a stigma in yachtin... Read More...

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Important New Book by William Moyers

PRE-ORDER NOW – William Cope Moyers was a model of sober success. As his inspiring story of overcoming addiction was on its way to becoming a New York Times bestseller everyone thought he had finally achieved the re... Read More...

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Hilary Phelps Talks Women’s Wellness

SWIMMING WITH WINNERS – May 13, 2024 - After celebrating 15 years of sobriety a couple of years ago, Hilary Phelps (hilaryphelps.com) realized the power of sharing her story to offer hope and encouragement to ... Read More...

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Michael Floyd’s Inspiring Journey to Sobriety and the NFL

USING THE STEPS – May 15, 2024 - Michael Floyd, once a standout wide receiver for Notre Dame and the NFL, has opened up about his battle with addiction and his journey to sobriety. After a stellar college care... Read More...

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Rethinking the Removal of Kids From Moms Struggling With Addiction

SAVE the CHILDREN RIGHT NOW – May 15, 2024 - Addiction is so prevalent and the effects so severe that child welfare agencies are struggling to find enough foster families to care for substance-exposed infants.... Read More...

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Anne Lamott on Love & Sobriety ‘All I’ve learned, I’ve learned because the abyss swallowed me’

HAVEN’T WE ALL? – May 7, 2024 -She is in a “hotel-motel” in Ypsilanti, Michigan, halfway through a cross-country book tour, flaunting sparkly pink nails. The manicure was part of a coping strategy initiated in... Read More...

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Revolutionizing Recovery with a Compassionate and Modern Approach

SELF IMPROVEMENT MATTERS – May 9, 2024 - Shannon Marie’s life has been profoundly shaped by personal tragedy, including the loss of close family members and friends to addiction. These painful experiences have... Read More...

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Man to Run 100-mile Marathon to Help Others Find Sobriety

VIDEO – 100 MILES BEGINS WITH THE 1st STEP – May 6, 2024 - “I love the natural setting,” Stan Fleming said before taking off on a run. “Out in the woods and up in the mountains, there’s just no better place for me.... Read More...

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Cara Delevingne On Sobriety: ‘If I Can Do It – Anyone Can’

AUDIO – A STAR IS REBORN – May 7, 2024 - “You’re not alone,” she told me at the Met Gala on Monday night. “If I can do it, anyone can. But you need to communicate and be honest about it as much as you can — especia... Read More...

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Todd Carney on the Depths of His Alcohol Addiction

VIDEO – HITTING BOTTOM HARD – May 10, 2024 - Mr. Carney is clean and sober after years of booze-fueled scandals that prematurely ended his NRL career - but he has revealed he had to take the hard road to get there.... Read More...

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Addiction Treatment Non-profit Founder Accused of Stealing $300,000

NO WONDER THERE WAS NO PROFIT – May 8, 2024 - Dawn Holland, who opened the nonprofit’s doorsin 2015, was charged with nine counts of aggravated theft and one count of theft, according to court documents. ... Read More...

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Anne Hathaway Reveals Why She Got Sober

VIDEO – THE ANGEL WEARS NADA – Mar. 26, 2024 - “I knew deep down it wasn’t for me,” she admitted. “And it just felt so extreme to have to say, ‘But none?’ But none. If you’re allergic to something or have an anaphy... Read More...

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