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Blac Chyna Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety

WELL EARNED! – Sept. 15, 2023 - White’s post included a collection of photos that began with an image in which she received flowers and a balloon from her mom, Tokyo Toni (real name Shalana Jones-Hunter). She followe... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr.’s Hollywood Rise and Fall and Rise

SOBRIETY BECOMES HIM – Sept. 16, 2023 - In Hollywood, Robert Downey Jr. quickly made a name for himself, becoming part of the “Brat Pack,” a group of young, talented actors. His early career was marked by succ... Read More...

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Family Treatment Programs Struggle To Stay Open

TROUBLE IN PARADISE – Sept. 13, 2023 - Recovering Hope is one of only five providers in the state that offer family-based residential treatment, allowing women to enter the program while pregnant or to bring o... Read More...

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Recovery Center Loses Appeal to Re-Open 3 Facilities, Another Patient Dies in Ohio

ONE MORE DEAD IN OHIO – Sept. 6, 2023 - Landmark Recovery CEO Matt Boyle told BHB in an email that the organization will have a “full evidentiary hearing” before the administrative court in the coming months. ... Read More...

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‘Seeking help is not a shameful act’ – Film explores women’s addiction struggles

AUDIO – FILMS MATTER – Sept. 10, 2023 - The film follows the journey of eight women from the ages of 19 to 69 years who come from different backgrounds and cultures. It’s produced by Tami Jacobs and Anél Sherren, ... Read More...

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County Awards $160,000 To Women’s Sober Home

MAN SMART, WOMAN SMARTER – Sept. 6, 2023 - The settlement funds began flowing in 2022 and will continue incrementally until 2038, with these companies collectively paying over $50 billion in nationwide settlem... Read More...

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A.A.’s Step 5: Is Confession the Antidote for Shame?

TRY IT – Sept. 9, 2023 - Again, there are many ways to understand the meaning and implications of each step, and I am not speaking on behalf of A.A. What follows is only one perspective on step five filtered through ... Read More...

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Lisa Gregory – Coming Back from 28 Years of Addiction

VIDEO – GREAT ACCENT – Sept. 9, 2023 - Step into the riveting and uncharted territory of Lisa Gregory’s life as she takes the mic on our podcast, baring her soul in a tale that will leave you utterly spellbound. Pr... Read More...

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The Books That Helped Me Stay Sober

READING IS HEALTHY – Sept. 10, 2023 - Warning: This article discusses alcoholism and addiction in a way that could be distressing to some readers. When I’m seeking answers, or looking for words of wisdom... Read More...

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Pete Davidson Confirms He Went to Rehab

HE MUST BE GIGANTIC – Sept. 12, 2023 - With his 30th birthday coming up in November, Davidson told the audience he believes you “can’t do drugs in your 30s” because “it’s not cute anymore” and “you’re just a d... Read More...

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The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Supporting Addiction Recovery

PRAYER AND MEDITATION – Sept. 8, 2023 - Faith, irrespective of whether it’s tied to a specific religious doctrine or a more general belief in a higher power, often embodies hope. In times of difficulty, faith ... Read More...

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Recovery Walks Event Aims to Make Recovery More Visible

IT TAKES A CITY – Sept. 8, 2023 - The Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is a co-sponsor of the event. “This walk really does give us that opportunity to talk about t... Read More...

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Caron Treatment Centers Names Hazelden’s John Driscoll as its New President and CEO

BIG MOVE – Sept. 12, 2023 - WERNERSVILLE, Pa. As President and CEO, Driscoll will be responsible for the overall leadership of Caron and serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson and advocate in the fie... Read More...

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I Loved My Alcoholic Dad – But He Died Alone

ESSAY – Sept. 3, 2023 - She had to be strong and resolute, meaning she was often unable to talk about her feelings and mine. I can see the generational effect of addiction on us all. I became aware that my dad had... Read More...

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Sobriety Through DWI Court

COURT CARDS SAVE LIVES – Sept. 3, 2023 - Recovery was difficult for Gordon, who said she relapsed right away. Given a second chance, she never looked back. “They gave me a second chance and I put my nose to the gr... Read More...

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A Trucker’s View: Starting The Journey to Sobriety

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE – Sept. 2, 2023 - Rex grew up in large town in Australia, one within the reach of a capital city, but still small enough away to feel comfortable and welcoming. By his own account: “I d... Read More...

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3 in 4 Americans Believe They Can Help Family Addicts

AND SO THEY CAN – Sept. 6, 2023 - Results of a recent poll revealed that 71% of U.S. adults believe know how to get a friend or family member help with addiction, while 73% said they would refer a loved one to... Read More...

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I Stopped Drinking And Discovered A New World

BRAVE NEW WORLD – Sept. 8, 2023 - When I turned 21, I fell in love with dive bars, fancy cocktail lounges, and everything in between. It wasn’t just the taste of alcohol. It was the history, the culture, and how alco... Read More...

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Ashley Kibler Shares Her Life Saving Recovery Story

ONE CLASS AT A TIME – Sept. 9, 2023 - Ashley Kibler, 31, is a recovering addict whose story of recovery and redemption took her from homelessness to working toward her degree at Ferris State University. ... Read More...

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Joe Rogan Reveals Incident That Got Him Off Alcohol

VIDEO – HARM REDUCER? – Sept. 3, 2023 - On a recent episode of his “Joe Rogan Experience“ podcast, Rogan told a story of his friend who was drunk and could not form sentences. He said, “I had a friend recently that... Read More...

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Fake ‘SOBER HOMES’ Scam Millions From Taxpayers

AUDIO – TRIBES STILL UNDER ATTACK – Sept. 2, 2023 - FORDHAM: Then last year, a cousin of hers back on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico was approached by a similar van. She was struggling with alcoholism, and the dri... Read More...

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Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt and More Celebs Get Candid About Their Sobriety Journeys

EVERYONE DESERVES RECOVERY – Aug. 26, 2023 - Demi Moore While accepting the 2018 Woman of the Year Award by the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House, a residential program for women recovering from substance and alcohol ... Read More...

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Kate Middleton Graciously Visits Kitchen Staff During Action on Addiction’s Gala

ROYAL GESTURE – Aug. 25, 2023 - The royal made the surprising move of heading to the kitchen to meet those who had a hand in preparing the evening’s meal. Kate shook hands and chatted with Action on Addiction clients... Read More...

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Christopher Fry on his Father’s Alcoholism

NO DENIAL HERE – Aug. 26, 2023 - Over the past 15 years or so he’s taken a downward spiral deeper into depression, self-loathing, and denial. In that time, he’s managed to alienate friends and family members. ... Read More...

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Davina McCall Says Drugs Filled The Hole In Her Heart

FILLED WITH AA NOW – Aug. 26, 2023 - Davina McCall has spoken about dealing with addiction. Photo: PA Archive/Ian West. “I don’t want to slag her off. She was my mum, warts and all. She wasn’t perfect. And ... Read More...

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AA’s Step Two: Looking Beyond Your Self For Hope

STEP BY STEP – Aug. 25, 2023 - “A power greater than ourselves” is the second major hurdle for people seeking recovery from substance use disorders. First, there was having to admit powerlessness over alcohol,... Read More...

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Scientists Find Cure for Alcoholism?

VIDEO – NO MEETINGS REQUIRED – July 31, 2023 - his is largely to do with what’s known as mesolimbic dopamine (DA) signalling – meaning how the central nervous system circuit communicates the feelgood neurotransmitt... Read More...

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Ozempic Seems to Curb Cravings for Alcohol

CURB NOT ELIMINATE – Aug. 28, 2023 - “There’s really been a large number of clinical and anecdotal reports coming in suggesting that people’s drinking behaviors are changing and in some instances pretty substa... Read More...

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City Official Resigns After Creating ‘Doom Loom Walking Tour’ of San Francisco

VIDEO – SATIRE OR SALACIOUS? – Aug. 28, 2023 - The sold out weekend tour was canceled and on Monday Ludlum resigned, saying it was all satire and, “the causes of the conditions we witness daily are not individual a... Read More...

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