6 Traits That Will Help You Thrive as a Counselor YOU HAVE MONEY ALREADY – Sept. 29, 2023 - Flexibility An effective counselor possesses the ability to adapt their worldview and has a profound comprehension of multicultural issues within therapeutic sett... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Addiction Treatment Clinic on Wheels ON THE ROAD...TO RECOVERY – Sept. 15, 2023 - When asked why Addiction Treatment Services opted to add mobile unit services outside of the main hub in Traverse City, she said “it’s needed.” “People struggle ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Recovering Alcoholic Given $90 Bottle of Wine by Oakland Athletics as Farewell Gift WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? – Sept. 22, 2023 - If the wine bottle wasn’t cheap compared to the other gifts Cabrera received, the gesture seemed odd considering he’s a recovering alcoholic. Cabrera, being his joking self... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOct 3 2023RecoveryRehab
Testimonies Signal Strength of Recovery VIDEO – TELLING IT LIKE IT IS and WAS – Sept. 29, 2023 - Mountain Comprehensive Care hosted its second ‘Recovery Rally’ with community partners. The rally gives those battling addiction access to resources and a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Addiction’s Common Ground: A Universal Brain Circuit Revealed IT’S COMPLICATED – Sept. 25, 2023 - One limitation to the study is because the data came from previous studies and the findings are correlative, the authors could not conclude causation. Stubbs also noted ther... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023Recovery Advocate
Inside the Country’s First EVER Sober House for Women VIDEO – FRIENDLY HOUSE – Sept. 29, 2023 - September is ‘National Recovery Month’ so California Live’s Lawrence Zarian visits L.A.’s ‘Friendly House,’ a recovery facility helping women treat substance & alcohol ab... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
I Was 10 Years Old the First Time I Got Drunk. Now I’m Sober Helping Others Quit. AS IT SHOULD BE – Sept. 27, 2023 - I certainly didn’t make things easy for my parents. By the time adolescence struck, my status as a difficult child was well-established. I rebelled at every turn. In time, I ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Why Mom Feels Alcohol Addiction is Misunderstood VIDEO – SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO CRASH – Sept. 28, 2023 - “Brittany was just a very loving person,” Jenny Hallett said. “She was a straight-A student her entire life, and that was due to her own drive.” Jenny Ha... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaOct 3 2023RecoveryRehab
Celebrate Recovery Allows Addicts, Families to Share Positive Results TOGETHER MAGIC CAN HAPPEN – Sept. 28, 2023 - The Community Paramedicine Program has been a stepping stone to recovery by providing counseling and services to families battling addiction, connecting patients to needed... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Court Forces Sober Living Participants Out VIDEO – OUT OF HERE – Sept. 28, 2023 - TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A judge has weighed in on the struggle for sober living residents to stay at a Southside hotel and apartment complex, which isn’t good for them. O... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
FILTER’s RICHARD PATRICK Celebrates 21 Years of Sobriety 21 A VERY SPECIAL NUMBER – Sept. 29, 2023 - Asked if this is a song that he has had since 2002 and is just now getting it out there now, Richard said: “No. I put myself in my shoes back in the day when we were... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionOct 3 2023RecoveryRehab
5 Lifesaving Items to Add to Any First Aid Kit BE A HERO – Sept. 28, 2023 - We spoke with Lisa Hendy, a canyon district ranger at Grand Canyon National Park, where she oversees all of the park’s backcountry rangers and river patrol (she was formerly the fi... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOct 3 2023OverdoseRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
John Goodman On Sobriety: “I Gained So Much By Giving It Up!” GOING THE DISTANCE – Sept. 30, 2023 - Meanwhile, the ‘Flintstones’ star – who has been married to Anna Beth Goodman since 1989 and has 33-year-old daughter Molly with her – has carved out an illustrious career in fil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOct 3 2023RecoveryRehab
Meet The Advisors Helping CEOs Reach Sober Heights HELPING RECOVERY – Sept. 22, 2023 - Dr. Louise Stanger, an advisor to families and behavioral centers, has made it her life’s mission to help people heal from trauma, especially trauma related to sudden deaths. ‘‘I ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
Jeff Tweedy on Judaism and Staying Sober MUCH TO SAY – Sept. 13, 2023 - You were skeptical of religion growing up, but you converted to Judaism as an adult. What role does Jewish tradition and belief play in your life these days? We’re primarily s... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
‘Love is here to stay’: Author Talks Addiction Recovery THE CRONE’S WISE WORDS – Sept. 4, 2023 - Speaking at Brooks Memorial Library is a big deal for Avery, she said, “because this is my hometown.” She said she’s excited and nervous at the same time. Her ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSept 26 2023
Binge-Eating Fatty Foods Can Lead to Alcoholism IS THERE NO GOD? – Sept. 11, 2023 - Our reward system is at play here — dopamine is being released into our limbic system. Picture a time long ago when humans first walked on two legs, when supermarkets didn’t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaEating Disorderfood addictionSept 26 2023
How James Hetfield Helped Inspire Corey Taylor’s Sobriety AUDIO – PASSING IT ON – 2023 - He adds that music was his “only form of solace” and that it was “the only thing that really ever made me feel like there was hope in the world,” energized by the fact that there was ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 26 2023
‘I just wanted to be a good dad’ – Mr. Agnew Reflects on 20 Years Sober VIDEO – FATHER KNOWS BEST – Sept. 5, 2023 - “My story actually is so huge, and the journey is so wide.” Sobriety and recovery gave it back. “20 years, 20 plus years, it’s amazing.” Amazing, not easy. He had a s... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
Tony Hoffman Brings Message of Hope and Recovery to Schools VIDEO – WISDOM FROM A REAL BIKER – Sept. 5, 2023 - Tony Hoffman, founder of pH Wellness and a former BMX athlete who struggled with drug addiction and spent time in prison, has spoken to over 500,000 students in the ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSept 26 2023
Surprising Signs You’re Allergic to Alcohol AUDIO – IT’S NOT FUN – Sept. 16, 2023 - It was estimated that an American drank on average over 2.51 gallons of ethanol in 2021. This equates to a person aged 14 or older—the legal drinking age in the country is stil... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousSept 26 2023
Michelle Ntalami Praises KISS-FM’s Sobriety Coverage RADIO TRUTH? – Sept. 13, 2023 - Ntalami went on to laud the publication for helping celebrate her win and putting a smile on her mom’s face. “‘Attitude of Gratitude.’ Hey. How is everyone here doing? Lately, I’ve ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
Captain Sandy Yawn Celebrates 34 Years of Sobriety ROUGH SEA YET STILL SAILING – August 30, 2023 - Yawn has previously shared, including in her book, Be the Calm or Be the Storm, that there have been generations of substance struggles in her family. She fell into dru... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 26 2023
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRehabSept 26 2023
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 19 2023
‘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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRehabSept 19 2023
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 19 2023
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...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 19 2023