BOOK REVIEW: We Got This, Kids THE ULTIMATE DEFEAT – April 7, 2022 - The newly published book, “We Got This, Kids,” is Andy’s story told in his own words. It provides his innermost thoughts about his life choices, his alcoholism, his sobriet... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 12 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionRecoveryRehab
Alcohol Can Have Surprising Effects on Your Hair TIME TO WIG OUT? – April 7, 2022 - First, too much booze on a regular basis can weaken your hair and lead to breakage. Alcohol can “inflame your scalp, so if you have any scalp-related issues, it exacerbates t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 12 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionRecoveryRehabTrauma
Expert Explains Root Cause of Addiction LISTEN TO THE SHRINK – April 6, 2022 - Drug addiction is something that has been battled in various ways. But till date, there is no full-proof method of curing it. There are rehabilitation centers to help addi... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 12 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Alex Pereira Celebrates Ten Years of Sobriety AUDIO – KICKS BOOZE FOR KICKBOXING – April 7, 2022 - I had no education, so I started thinking about what I was going to do. Since I was a hoodlum, I liked to start fights, I thought professional fightin... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 12 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
Philip Lawrence’s Life Is Brighter In Sobriety THE MUSIC MAN – April 7, 2022 - Q: We’re surrounded by sobriety-inspired artwork and books here in your house, it’s clearly something that’s important to you and that you’re proud of, as you should be. How... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 12 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
The Most Succe$$ful Drug Treatment That Work$ CARL HART WAS RIGHT – April 1, 2022 - “The approach, known as ... CM, has racked up a slew of successes. It has been shown to dramatically reduce people’s smoking during pregnancy and to help decrease bin... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionApril 12 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionmarijuanamethRecoveryRehab
New Law Rewards Addiction Treatment Centers For Success AUDIO – WILL MONEY CHANGE ANYTHING? – Mar. 30, 2022 - Amid the opioid crisis, West Virginia is introducing a new way to encourage addiction treatment providers to do better. That new idea is to pay provide... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Gary Oldman’s Tongue Turned ‘BLACK’ From Past Alcoholism VIDEO – SID’S NOT VICIOUS ANYMORE – March 31, 2022 - Having won an Oscar for his role in Darkest Hour, where he portrayed Winston Churchill, the 64-year-old actor is set to star in Apple TV+ spy drama Slow Hor... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Celebrity SobrietyinterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
Staying Active Is a Must INERTIA IS NOT KOSHER – April 2, 2022 - It was at his little brother’s funeral in Georgia that 39 year-old Tripp Freeman had a sobering realization. If he were to die that day, the only constant in his life wo... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionCoronavirusDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionlife expectancyMental HealthRecoveryRehab
The Challenge of Getting (and Staying) Sober on Reality TV IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT – April 1, 2022 - Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast mem... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRehab
Can Technology Reduce Substance Abuse? PHONING IT IN – March 31, 2022 - UCF clinical psychologist and Professor Lidia Meshesha works tirelessly to help improve the lives of people afflicted by addiction. She knows from previous studies, that many... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninternetinterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSmartphone Addiction
Star Leah McSweeney Was Julia Fox’s AA Sponsor IN THE SCHMOOZE – March 31, 2022 - On that episode from November 2021, Fox said, “Leah was my sponsor in AA. We were both so sick and suffering.” McSweeney added, “I have the coolest sponsees though. I mean, I ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionInterviewRecoveryRehab
April Is Alcohol Awareness Month AUDIO – SHE’S DEFINITELY AWARE! – April 2, 2022 - This month is a chance to spread awareness of alcohol consumption and reduce the stigma of reducing alcohol consumption. This year’s theme is “For The Health of... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
A Smidgen of Alcohol May Increase Risk of Heart Disease AUDIO – HOW ABOUT A THIMBLEFUL? – March 31, 2022 - The investigators used analyses of genetic and medical data of over 371,000 people, averaging 57 years of age and reportedly consumed nine drinks per week, wh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMental HealthRecoveryRehab
How to Stop Drinking Alcohol for Good VIDEO – ONE DAY AT A TIME – April 2, 2022 - “The abrupt cessation of alcohol consumption following prolonged excessive use can lead to a life-threatening withdrawal syndrome,” Koob said. He lists the three phas... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022RecoveryRehab
A Fond Farewell By Christopher Dale THE SAD DEMISE OF THE FIX – April 4, 2022 - As a writer and recovering addict, the highest praise I can give a media outlet is it made me better at each. TheFix.com, which suddenly and su... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionInterviewlife expectancyRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabWriters In Treatment
Where Have All the Artist-Addicts Gone? THEY’RE DEAD? – Mar. 24, 2022 - Any list of the great authors and poets of the 20th century would include countless addicts: Lucia Berlin, Elizabeth Bishop, Raymond Carver, John Cheever, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Er... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and Addictionlife expectancyMental HealthRecoveryRehabTrauma
Does Moderate Drinking Protect Your Heart? NO DOES SMOG HELP YOUR BREATHING? – March 29, 2022 - Some researchers have reported that drinking modestly protects the heart because moderate drinkers as a group have less heart disease than those who drink heav... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionRecoveryRehab
Next Big Addiction Treatment EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN – March 31, 2022 - “The old rule of thumb is that one-third of people get better, one-third stay the same, and one-third continue to get worse,” said Dr. Michael Bogenschutz, a psyc... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 5 2022Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionPsychedelicsRecovery
Addiction: It’s Not Just About Drugs Anymore ADDICTED TO EVERYTHING – Mar. 23, 2022 - The parents of a 13-year-old middle school student brought their son to a counselor of my acquaintance. “He spends all of his time after school—night after night—p... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionfood addictionGaminginternetinterventionMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRehabSmartphone AddictionSuper Bowlvideo games
Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté VIDEO – PASSION PLAY – March 23, 2022 - From TEDx Talks: “As a medical doctor, I work in Vancouver, Canada, and I have worked with some very, very addicted people. People who use heroin, they inject cocaine, t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
American Airlines Begins Selling Alcohol On Flights Again “CAN I BE HIM?” – March 20, 2022 - The airline confirmed in a statement: “Our customers have expressed that having these options onboard is important to their experience with us.” The prices for inflight alcoh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Focus on Smoking, Obesity and Alcoholism has ‘Gone Backwards’ A VISIONARY? – March 23, 2022 - He warned that some of the solutions would “require political capital” and were “not necessarily going to be immediately popular”. Prof Whitty said the temptation was to “alwa... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionEating Disorderfood addictioninterventionMarch 29 2022marijuanaMental HealthRecoveryRehabsmoking
How Qigong Can Treat Addiction MOVING AND GROOVING – March 25, 2022 - Attending one of Miller’s virtual classes during lockdown, it was easy to see that participants’ stress and anxiety was high. At first the screen was filled with scrunche... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification FINALLY FREE – Mar. 24, 2022 - She may have been silenced by her conservatorship for 13 years, but Britney Spears is refusing to be silenced any longer. The singer is taking her newfound freedom to social medi... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober SHARING THE ANONYMOUS SECRET – March 25, 2022 - Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebs, with many using their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their sobrie... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct AUDIO – FROM CASH TO CRASH – March 22, 2022 - Elizabeth is not alone. An NHPR investigation has discovered multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive leadership, and retaliation by Spofford while he wa... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocaterelapseTrauma
Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo TIME TO GET SOBER? – March 24, 2022 - I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic. I’ve been alcohol free since January 1, 2020. When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. I... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyinterventionInterviewMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Overdose Deaths Reduced GOOD NEWS, FINALLY – March 21, 2022 - There is no question the state has made progress fighting the drug overdose epidemic. But evaluating that success – and deciding where to invest resources – requires lookin... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMarch 29 2022Mental Healthopioid crisisopioidsOverdoseoxycontinRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
What’s Driving the Dramatic Rise In Alcohol Deaths VIDEO – BOOZE KILLS TOO...MANY – March 2022 - Judy Woodruff: We have regularly reported on the continuing rise in opioid and overdose deaths during the pandemic. But what’s gotten far less attention is a sh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusinterventionlife expectancyMarch 29 2022Mental HealthRecoveryRehabrelapseTrauma