Alcoholics Anonymous

Someone with alcoholism appointed as Labor Secretary reminds us that recovery is never over

NEW WASHINGTONIAN? –  March 24, 2021 - I have little doubt that the White House has seen its share of…

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‘I would have DIED from the drink’: Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll

A NEW GOAL –  March 25, 2021 - ‘I would have to fight very hard sitting in the house. I…

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Why Alcohol Is More Dangerous for Women

WOMEN SHOULD BE WARY –  March 25, 2021 - Women tend to have worse outcomes from increased drinking — worse…

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‘Another Round’ not-so-sobering look at alcoholism

FILM REVIEW –  March 25, 2021 - As opening credits roll, we hear the sound of a drink being mixed…

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Cornerstone Names Roxanne Bates, Clinical Outreach Director

RECOVERY EXPERTS RULE –  March 18, 2021 - Substance abuse is not one person’s problem alone— it impacts families, communities,…

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Red Oak Recovery Completes Sixth Year Dual Diagnosis Research Study

MORE THAN JUST THE 12 STEPS –  MAR. 16, 2021 - Red Oak Recovery® and The Willows at Red Oak…

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Getting Stoned for Science

GOOD DE‘TOKE’TIVE WORK –  March 19, 2021 - Although adults can buy and consume marijuana legally under Maine law, like…

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Mike Sorrentino praises Alcoholics Anonymous ahead of son’s birth

TRADITION #? –  March 19, 2021 - He also added that Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-step program “can be related to any…

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Clinical Director, Andrew Sidoli, MSW, MBA, joins Recover Integrity

EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL –  March 10, 2021 - Andrew’s is passionate about the operational aspects of treatment. He is a visionary…

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Gov. Cuomo Announces Award of $50.7 Million to Enhance Addiction Services in NY State

SEE WHERE ALL THE MILLIONS GO –  March 10, 2021 - New York has a robust system of addiction care,…

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‘Bills’ Jordan Poyer shares poignant message about his fight against alcoholism

STANDING IN HIS TRUTH –  March 14, 2021 - You can sense the trepidation in Poyer’s message. He eventually says,…

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Hazelden Betty Ford Sites in Oregon Designated Blue Distinction® Centers

PROOF IT WORKS –  March 12, 2021 - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 130 Americans die…

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Treatment Fund Launched in Memory of Neil Lasher

A GOOD CAUSE –  March 16, 2021 - The Fund, initiated by his life partner Jill Jordon, and administered by Caron,…

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Steve-O ‘So grateful’ for 13 years of sobriety

A HEALTHY ADDICTION –  March 11, 2021 - for giving me the loving nudge that started my journey,” he captioned…

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Major Side Effect Just One Alcoholic Drink Has on Your Body

HAND “HIGH” COORDINATION –  March 7, 2021 - In other words, don’t be so quick to get behind the wheel…

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Sobriety is Verb

SO IS SLOWLY –  March 8, 2021 - It wasn’t too long after that last bout of drinking before the…

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He overcame addiction and had three strokes before age 40, then it got worse

BOOK REVIEW –  MARCH 11, 2021 - “I wouldn’t have written ‘Model Citizen’ if I hadn’t had the fourth stroke,”…

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Kristen Johnston on her past addictions: ‘It gives me chills’

STRENGTH AND BEAUTY –  March 10, 2021 - Talking about her struggles with addiction isn’t new for Kristen Johnston, but…

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The Pandemic Year Was Also the Beginning of My Sobriety

FROM THE MURKIEST POND, LILIES BLOOM –  March 12, 2021 - On that tough February day, I knew it was…

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Chris Kirk reclaiming life after overcoming alcoholism

DRIVING HOME SOBER –  March 12, 2021 - My father was an alcoholic and he, too, appeared to anyone outside…

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I Struggled With Alcohol – Cycling Helped Me Get Sober

EASY AS RIDING A BIKE –  March 4, 2021 - To cope with my father going missing, I started drinking…

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Living sober for everyone…more ditch drinking

ANY DECREASE IS A WIN –  March 10, 2021 - At the beginning of the global pandemic, uncorking a bottle…

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Underlying Twists & Turns of Addiction: Mental Illness or Mental Diversity?

by Julie Lyons, LICSW PUTTING OURSELVES BACK TOGETHER –  March 12, 2021 - Coming out about addiction to the public, friends…

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Addiction center outlines use for life-saving Stimulus $$$$

WATCH – THE GOOD STIMULANT –  March 11, 2021 - Federal aid from the $1.9 Trillion dollar Covid Relief Bill…

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1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan Includes SUD Treatment Provider Funding

AMERICAN SPRING –  March 10, 2010 - Recognizing the increased need for SUD treatment services, the massive spending bill includes…

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Young addicts use art to ‘stay clean’

WATCH – DRAWING A LINE, NOT DOING ONE –  March 1, 2021 -  “I’m used to seeing people like me…

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ARcare Joins Hazelden Betty Ford’s Network

A PARTNERSHIP FOR GOOD –  March 3, 2021 - “We are thrilled to welcome ARcare to our Patient Care Network…

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Al-Anon: What is it? Who is invited?

AT LEAST YOU HAVE TO KNOW SOMEONE –  March 4, 2021 - It has spread throughout the United States, as…

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The Importance of Sharing Stories

AND OF BEING EARNEST –  March 3, 2021 - As human beings, we are all defined by our personal experiences,…

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Alcoholics Anonymous seeing influx of new members amid pandemic

ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE –  March 2, 2021 - “Just for anonymity purposes,” Steve explained. “It’s our AA tradition.”…

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