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Addiction Was The Downfall for ex-NBA player Chris Herren, and His Comeback is Giving Back

HE GETS THE ASSIST! – March 20, 2023 - Herren said the most common question he hears from students is, “How do I help someone that I care about?” “Kids are looking for some info. on how to intervene in someb... Read More...

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Lil Uzi Vert Says Sobriety Improved The Creative Process

PATIENCE IS ESSENTIAL – March 15, 2023 - Lil Uzi Vert is in a new phase of his life centered around sobriety. The 27-year-old says that his creative process during the making of Pink Tape was better as a result of th... Read More...

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Nick Lachey Ordered to Attend AA Meetings After Heated Exchange With Photographer

VIDEO – WHAT WOULD BILL W. SAY? – March 21, 2023 - Nick Lachey has been ordered to attend anger management classes and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Multiple outlets report the 49-year-old singer’s court-ordered cla... Read More...

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Colin Farrell: From Bad Boy To ‘Dad Of The Year’

REALLY A STAR, NOT A STATISTIC – March 14, 2023 - As Colin Farrell earns universal acclaim for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, we must remember that the ‘Colinnaissance’ has, in fact, been years in the making.... Read More...

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Cara Delevingne Gets Vulnerable About Her Sobriety

ONE FEELING AT A TIME – March 9, 2023 - Every single story is important and this is mine. We are all human. Of course we will fall and make mistakes. We will walk through really hard things in life but it’s how we ge... Read More...

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Blac Chyna’s Sobriety Journey

A MUST READ INTERVIEW – March 9, 2023 - When asked what sparked the change, Chyna said, “Honestly, I’m just changing everything about me. So, people that I had to cut off … certain business relationships. I ha... Read More...

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Is Addiction a Choice? Big Questions with Gabor Maté

VIDEO – IS PIZZA? – Nov. 2022 - Over four decades of clinical experience, renowned physician and addiction expert Dr Gabor Maté has seen how health systems neglect the role that trauma exerts on our bodies and our mi... Read More...

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What Are the Different Types of Addiction?

A DOPE FOR DOPAMINE – March 9, 2023 - Living with addiction doesn’t always involve drugs or alcohol. Identifying many types of addiction can help you find the help you need to finally end a vicious cycle. We... Read More...

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Why Riley Keough Didn’t Want ‘Daisy Jones’ Drug Addiction to Seem ‘Glamorous’

NO NEED TO EXAGGERATE – March 15, 2023 - The eponymous star of “Daisy Jones and the Six” revealed that she was determined to showcase the novel’s depiction of substance abuse in a respectful way, especially giv... Read More...

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Macklemore Inspiring Others In Sobriety

VIDEO – GREAT INTERVIEW – March 2, 2023 - Macklemore joins Elvis Duran and the Morning Show in studio to talk all about how his song ‘Thrift Shop’ changed his life, inspiring others in their sobriety journey as... Read More...

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Alcohol Is Biggest Killer

AND IT’S LEGAL – March 15, 2023 - Headlines in 2022 declared Oregon to be the “worst in the nation” for addiction. But many local experts in behavioral health say state rankings should be taken with a grain of salt. ... Read More...

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Alcoholism: 6 Effective Tips For At Home Alcohol Detox

DO TRY THIS AT HOME – March 14, 2023 - The discomfort level of alcohol withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to quite bothersome. Finding a treatment for alcohol withdrawal might sometimes be difficult. You’v... Read More...

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IVAN MOODY Celebrates Fifth Year of Sobriety

WITHOUT A FIFTH – March 10, 2023 - Moody’s near-death experience was recounted in FIVE FINGER’s music video for the song “The Tragic Truth” which was released in January 2022 to coincide with Ivan’s 42nd birthd... Read More...

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SOUL TRANSFORMATION with Dr. Selina Matthews Ph.D.

VIDEO – WOMEN MAKING SENSE – March 9, 2023 - Soul Transformation With Dr. Selina Matthews PhD. 52 views • Mar 9, 2023 • Soul Transformation With Dr. Selina Matthews PhD. TOPIC: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA & ITS ... Read More...

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How Parental Addiction Impacts Children

THE SHOT GLASS DOES NOT FALL FAR FROM THE TUMBLER – March 13, 2023 - If you or someone you know is battling addiction, then it’s never too late to take control and reach out for professional rehabilitation. The road ... Read More...

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Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Treatment Scams

ANOTHER PIPE DREAM? – March 10, 2023 - “Cheryl!” Both you and the patient are shocked by the harsh tone of your voice. There’s a pause where you both look down to the floor before you begin again, in a softer t... Read More...

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New Addiction Drama Film ‘All The World Is Sleeping’

REALITY ON FILM – Jan. 25, 2023 - “As a director, whose own family has been affected by addiction, my intention was to create a film that felt truthful while unraveling in a unique, visually cerebral way. All the Wor... Read More...

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Carnival Cruises Serving Booze-Free Cocktails

NOT DRUNK JUST SEASICK – March 14, 2023 - Martini Seduction: Red passionfruit nectar, fresh lime juice, and a hint of orange mix with Lyre’s White Cane instead of vodka Spicy Chipotle Pineapple Mart... Read More...

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Macklemore on his relapse and Inspiration For His New Album ‘Ben’

AUDIO – THE RAPPER TALKS – March 4, 2023 - NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with rapper Macklemore about the triumphs, addiction struggles and realizations that inspired his new album, “Ben.” Click@NPR ... Read More...

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Sex, Sobriety and Rock ‘n’ Roll Artists Find Success in Recovery

AUDIO – WHEN SOBRIETY SOUNDS SO GOOD – March 6, 2023 - After hitting rock bottom — or as he said, “living rock bottom” — Murray realized the control substances had on him and how it could eventually end his life. He ... Read More...

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Sonia Kahlon: Sobriety After Divorce

VIDEO – LEARNING THE HARD WAY – March 4 2023 - Following five years of sobriety, Sonia Kahlon founded EverBlume which provides online small group recovery meetings with supportive peers and a recovery coach facilita... Read More...

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Macklemore’s Daughter Attends AA Meetings With Daddy

I WAS THAT CLOSE – March 3, 2023 - He told the ‘Audacy Check-In’ podcast: “Sloane’s been to meetings with me. She asks me questions like, ‘Daddy, how’s your sober meetings going?’ We talk about it. “And I don’t wa... Read More...

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Former Clippers’ Player Who Was An Alcoholic And Brought Guns In The Locker Room Warns Ja Morant After Scandals

ONE GIANT TO ANOTHER – March 7, 2023 - Closs has cleaned himself up to become a motivational speaker now, sharing some valuable advice with Morant on avoiding the road he’s headed down. “Brandishing a firearm o... Read More...

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Chris Herren Helps Boston Marathoner Stay on Track with Sobriety

ONE SPEEDY STEP AT A TIME – March 6, 2023 - Herren is a former professional basketball player who’s been in long-term recovery from addiction since 2008. In 2011, he started the Herren Project, a national nonprofit o... Read More...

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Sober Restaurant Workers Unite

VIDEO – TIP YOUR SERVER – March 7, 2023 - “We have to take care of each other so that we can take care of everyone else,” Charlotte group leader and owner of Restaurant Constance chef Sam Diminich said. ... Read More...

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Bakery Serving Up Second Chances

NPR AUDIO – SOBRIETY IS BUN – March 2, 2023 - JANIE DEEGAN: We have an open-door hiring policy, meaning that, you know, no matter what your life situation is right now or has been in the past, we look at the... Read More...

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How Unlicensed Sober Homes Get Paid with Taxpayer Money

VIDEO – AND A LOT OF IT – March 1, 2023 - The FBI in Phoenix won’t say specifically which group homes investigators are looking into, but investigators say the overall scheme involves organizers targeting indigenous ... Read More...

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Open Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous Welcome Everyone

ONE STEP AT A TIME – March 6, 2023 - For some AA members, their journey of sobriety began at “open” AA meetings, which can be attended by any member of the community, alcoholic or nonalcoholic. Open meetings ha... Read More...

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The Addiction Myth That Should Be Revisited

IT’S COMPLICATED AND UNPREDICTABLE – Feb. 28, 2023 - When you perform a behavior repeatedly over a long period of time – many years – the underlying neurological basis of the behavior becomes entrenched in the brain’... Read More...

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Monster Energy Launches Alcoholic Monster

BUYER BEWARE, BE CAREFUL – March 6, 2023 - Monster describes the drink as a “hard seltzer” and revealed in August last year that it hoped it would be one of many. “Our alcohol innovation pipeline is robust with a num... Read More...

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