Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol Addiction

Celeb’s confession: “I drank hand sanitizer”

Going to any length – Oct. 14, 2020 - According to The Daily Telegraph, the 57-year-old’s struggle got so bad that when alcohol was unavailable as she competed in the South African jungle, she resorted to drin... Read More...

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Why the stigma of addiction is detrimental to recovering addicts

Recovery Film Festivals can help! – Oct. 16, 2020 - Educate ourselves – There are many ways to break the stigma of addiction. One of those is to educate ourselves on the topic of addiction. There are ... Read More...

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Ex-Alcoholic Turns Journaling into 2 Humorous Books

WATCH – Funny on the page – Oct. 12, 2020 - While Carucci has led an interesting life and has a robust family, it was alcohol that quietly took control over her life and what she felt she most needed to explore. “For... Read More...

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Lena Dunham Hosts Friendly House Annual Gala on Oct. 31

Everyone is a guest, no tickets needed! – Oct. 19, 2020 - Guests worldwide can access the gala by logging on to the link. Friendly House events are known for their auctions that include an impressive array of unique ... Read More...

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Meet Ahbra Kaye of REEL Recovery Film Festival

A Star is Re-Born – Oct. 15, 2020 - Sobriety, not property and prestige, has given me the most meaningful gifts. I am part of a fellowship of people who understand what I’ve been through, who loves me as I am and who... Read More...

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Linsey Godfrey Celebrates Sobriety Milestone

The sober days of our lives – Oct. 4, 2020 - Days of Our Lives fans also commented on how impressed they were with her succeeding during the quarantine. It was stressful for a lot of people. All over social media, we... Read More...

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Philosophy Major Turns to Camus and Kant for Addiction Therapy

I Kant, we can – Oct 7, 2020 - He started school anyway, and after a stint in rehab, finished the term with straight A’s. He went on to earn two undergraduate degrees over the next three years. “I’m so glad I stayed,... Read More...

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Betty Ford Center approved for $30M expansion

An Actual First Lady – Oct 5, 2020 - The project calls for removing four of the current residential buildings and replacing them with a pair of two-story residential buildings, which each would house 46 beds. Each of... Read More...

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How a chat with Mother Teresa and Jesus helped Jim Wahlberg

WATCH – What about the Pope? – Oct. 2020 - Jim joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden from his Fort Lauderdale home for this week’s edition of Florida’s Fourth Estate to talk about being in recovery for 32 years now, ... Read More...

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Kristin Davis says ‘Sex & the City’ Saved Her Life

She’s not the only one... – Oct 9, 2020 - Davis’ most iconic role came after she checked herself into a rehab program. During a sit-down interview with James Andrew Miller for his podcast, Origins, Davis admitted tha... Read More...

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What this doctor learned about addiction after 40 years in medicine

Treat people with care and respect – Oct 8, 2020 - What happened in Pittsburgh is instructive because the steel industry collapsed, and, along with that, communities collapsed, and drugs came in. When communities and... Read More...

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First Signs of Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis are Not in the Liver

First comes bloating, nausea, vomiting, gas and diarrhea – Sep 29, 2020 - The combination of my father’s death and my personal background lit a fire in me to know more. He was admitted to the hospital on June 24th... Read More...

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Kevan Hueftle: Top Contender for the 2021 Paralympics

He did it his way... – Oct. 10, 2020 - Hueftle rediscovered his love of running in 2017, something he did successfully in high school at middle distance. Upon returning to the sport he set out to become one of... Read More...

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Toni Cornell Aims to End Stigma of Mental Health and Addiction

Love Never Dies – Oct 9, 2020 - Toni Cornell — armed with a mission to end the stigma associated with addiction — is honoring her late father, rock star Chris Cornell. On Friday ahead of World Mental Health Da... Read More...

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11 Gripping Books About Alcoholism and Recovery

Time to read? Time to read – Oct. 2, 2020 - I recently came to terms with my own problematic relationship with alcohol, and my one solace has been in books. I’ve dug into memoir after memoir, tiptoed into the ... Read More...

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DEBUNKED: Intersections of Addiction, Homelessness and the COVID-19 Pandemic

LISTEN – Public Radio – Sep. 28, 2020 - For those experiencing homelessness, navigating life during coronavirus brings some unique challenges. “The fact that the current opiate epidemic isn’t being addresse... Read More...

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Cuomo Calls for Arrests of Public Drug Users

Lock them up! – Sep. 30, 2020 - "We need to stabilize the city now and there is a lot of anxiety,” Cuomo said. “I have seen this city go through cycles. Most of the younger guys—you’ve only seen an upcycle. You don’t... Read More...

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Virtual fitness classes strengthen those battling addiction

WATCH – Time to stretch... – Oct. 1, 2020 - The organization has provided free athletic activities and a sober support community to more than 36,000 people across the United States. Now, clients can log on to ... Read More...

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‘Running is a big part of my sobriety tool kit,’ woman shares sobriety story with Hispanic community

WATCH – No Escaping – Oct. 2, 2020 - “Running is a big part of my sobriety tool kit. I use it when I’m having a hard day or I feel triggered,” said Rosales. For about ten years, Rosales said she suffered with addi... Read More...

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Jessica Chastain Transforms Into Alcoholic Assassin in ‘Ava’

REVIEW: Sounds atrocious – Oct. 1, 2020 - The credits that follow serve as our quick-fire backstory on Ava, a former high valediction voted “Most Likely To Succeed” who went off the rails after a DUI incident. She jo... Read More...

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Tommy Lee was ‘drinking 2 gallons’ of vodka a day

Lightweight – October 3, 2020 - “She was like, ‘Baby, I don’t know, I don’t think I’ve ever even seen anybody drink that much. Like, you’re kind of scaring me,’” he quoted her saying, noting she asked him whet... Read More...

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Mike Tyson Knows He’s an Alcoholic but Refuses to Call Himself One

WATCH – He can call himself anything he wants – Sept. 28, 2020 - Mike Tyson was 41-1 as a pro boxer — his lone loss coming against James ‘Buster’ Douglas — when he was convicted of rape in 1991. Tyson was sentenced t... Read More...

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Many Residential Addiction Centers Don’t Offer MAT, at a Deadly Cost

Harm Reduction is Death Reduction – Sep. 29, 2020 - Without it, Berry entered the halfway house unmedicated. Because he had been abstinent for months, his tolerance was far lower than it was when he entered rehab o... Read More...

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Documentary tells heartbreaking and hopeful stories of addiction

WATCH – Reel Recovery Film – Oct. 1, 2020 - Justin was my heart with legs. Now, he is my heart with wings. Part of me is with him. I will never be who I was before his death. However, I want to be clear that part of ... Read More...

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Costa Mesa addiction treatment CEO faces federal charges

Arrested envelopment - Read List – Oct. 3, 2020 - The massive federal crackdown charges defendants with submitting more than $6 billion in fraudulent claims to federal health care programs and private insurers. That ... Read More...

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Mac Davis, singer-songwriter dies at 78

He did it all – Sep. 30, 2020 - Mac Davis, a singer-songwriter who parlayed a string of hits for Elvis Presley into a varied career as an actor and recording artist, blending country and pop in chart-topping songs su... Read More...

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Lady Gaga and her mother offer advice for opening up about mental health to parents

WATCH – Family Values – Sep. 22, 2020 - Gaga thanked her mother for her honesty and gave her own advice, noting that not everyone has parents who are receptive to conversations about mental health. “I think... Read More...

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Courage, Creativity & Celebration: Dr. Flowers & Robin French with Dr. Louise Stanger

WATCH – Listen to the Lions – Sep. 10, 2020 - Introducing Dr. Louis Stanger Topic: Courage, Creativity, Communication & Celebration Host: Dr. James Flowers, PhD, LPC-S, Founder, J. Flowers Health Institu... Read More...

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Shadow Mountain Recovery Launching New Facility In Santa Fe

Open Spaces – Sep. 24, 2020 - The Shadow Mountain Recovery facility in Santa Fe will be joining the organization’s other locations in Taos and Albuquerque to form a full continuum of care — ranging from detox ... Read More...

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Loretta Lynn cheers her granddaughter’s sobriety after addiction battle

WATCH – Songs that heal – Sept. 2020 - This story is raw but it’s real,” writes Loretta. “I’m so proud of her sobriety.” Loretta has seen many friends and family members struggle with addiction over the years, i... Read More...

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