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Mom drank wine while pregnant birthed a son with developmental issues

“THE BUZZ WASN’T WORTH IT” – Nov. 2022 - A few times during that pregnancy, Battaglia drank a full glass of wine. At least once, she had two. It was “definitely enough to feel the effects,” she said. S... Read More...

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Wealthy LA Woman Looking For To Cure Addiction

VIDEO – IS THAT POSSIBLE? – Nov. 26, 2022 - If there is a cure for addiction … a Los Angeles philanthropist, Nancy Davis, is hoping to find it. She co-founded the non-profit Cure Addiction Now (CAN) with her la... Read More...

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Addiction Exists Everywhere Expert Says

AUDIO – EVEN RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE – Nov. 15, 2022 - “What’s important is how do we accommodate and address the issues folks are facing,” Birmingham said. “We have an organization that supports the worki... Read More...

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The Player-Coaches of Addiction Recovery Work Without Boundaries

BEING TOUGH ON THE FRONT LINES – Nov. 16, 2022 - Norton works for the Hornbuckle Foundation, which provides peer support to participants in the SAFER Opportunities Initiative. SAFER provides short-term shelter ... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Finds Strength Serving Others

VIDEO – THANKSGIVING EVERY DAY – Nov. 16, 2022 - He had everything – a college education, a loving wife, and a daughter. He even owned his own business. But he didn’t have control of his alcohol. ... Read More...

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‘I’m an Addiction Expert. These Are 3 Signs You Have an Alcohol Problem’

AS IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW – Nov. 15, 2022 - I’ve seen people transform their lives. It’s what keeps me going. It’s amazing the changes that people can make should they allow themselves to follow suggestions, overco... Read More...

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Dan Karaty If I’m Being Honest

WHAT A LIFE! – Nov. 17, 2022 - Although he quickly became known for his work dancing and choreographing for pop music superstars, Karaty broadened his reach with powerful dancing and cutting-edge choreography i... Read More...

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Don McLeese recalls ‘rolling and tumbling toward sobriety’ in new memoir

ONCE YOU’RE THERE, STAY THERE – Nov. 16, 2022 - “It’s kind of the making of an alcoholic. It’s kind of a rock ’n’ roll memoir. It’s certainly a journalism memoir,” said McLeese, a University of Iowa asso... Read More...

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Struggling With Depression, Alcoholism & Addiction, Arnold Schwarzenegger Gave Meaning to Strongman’s Life

HE CAME BACK – Nov. 16, 2022 - Eddie Hall is a former strongman, weightlifter, actor, and media personality. Apart from winning the title of World’s strongest man in 2017, Hall has also won several natio... Read More...

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Managing Sobriety and Stress over the Holidays

DON’T GO HOME – Nov. 17, 2022 - The holiday season can exacerbate stress, anxiety, and depression, particularly when returning home. Unfortunately, many of these emotional triggers often cause people t... Read More...

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Danny Trejo to Receive Experience, Strength and Hope Award for Memoir

ONE TACO STAND AT A TIME – Nov. 14, 2022 - “We are thrilled to honor the one and only Danny Trejo, who bravely poured his heart out in his memoir,” said Leonard Lee Buschel, co-founder of Writers In Treatment. ... Read More...

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Between Addiction & Prison, I Left My Boy to Grow Up Without a Dad

LIKE GOING AWAY TO WAR – Nov. 18, 2022 - Before I went to prison, I was a doting father in spite of my bitter divorce. I’d spend weekends with my boy, D., going to Philadelphia Eagles games and the Happy Tymes ... Read More...

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United Airlines pays $305,000 to Buddhist Pilot Who Refused to Attend AA Meetings

ONE OF THE PROMISES? – Nov. 13, 2022 - He objected, citing the religious aspects of AA’s 12-step program, which has its origins in a Christian group, per the group’s FAQ page. United rejected his suggestion of ... Read More...

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Friendly House Honors Dina LaPolt, Paul Williams, Cheryl Burke, Dr. Carolyn at 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon

LOS ANGELES FUNDRAISER – Nov. 16, 2022 - For 71 years, Friendly House has been on the frontlines of saving women’s lives by championing the empowerment and recovery of women, especially those from historically ... Read More...

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After Descent Into Alcoholism Proco Joe Moreno Hits the Comeback trail

CHICAGO IS COLD – Nov. 4, 2022 - Moreno, 50, is trying to reclaim the job he lost to Ald. Daniel LaSpata after a self-destructive string of scandals that derailed his once-bright future. Those headlines incl... Read More...

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Restaurant Owner Shares Struggle with Alcoholism

VIDEO – SERVICE WITH A SMILE – Oct. 31, 2022 - “I hope my honesty and openness today can be helpful to anyone struggling with this issue, or to anyone watching someone struggle through it,” the post read... Read More...

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Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix on ten years sober: “I’d rather put a gun in my mouth than a drink in my mouth”

HE’D RATHER BE DEAD THAN DRUNK? – Nov. 4, 2022 - When asked about whether or not it was easier or harder now to stay sober, Shaddix said: “ way easier. It’s not an option for me anymore. Not to sound macabre or... Read More...

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Alcoholic Monkey Goes on Rampage

AUDIO/VIDEO – OH SHIT, HE WAS MY SPONSEE – Nov. 7, 2022 - A shopkeeper who owns a liquor store in the district has been particularly affected by the monkey’s actions. The shopkeeper told NDTV that the mo... Read More...

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Ex-Alcoholic Ditched Booze and Does Rocket Man Tribute

IMITATION IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF FLATTERY? – Nov. 7, 2022 - “What literally helped me get through each day when trying to stop consuming alcohol initially was listening and playing Elton and Bernie Taupin’s tim... Read More...

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Alex Pereira Opens Up: I Drank Every Day

BATTLE OF A LIFETIME – Nov. 7, 2022 - Pereira started training kickboxing at the age of 21 and turned pro after a 25-3 (25 knockouts) amateur record. As per some sources, Pereira still struggled with his... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson: Concern About Her Health and Sobriety After Ad Goes Viral

VIDEO – A SONG OF DESPAIR? – Nov. 7, 2022 - Jessica Simpson responded on Instagram after her Pottery Barn advertisement recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. “I needed to be in my studio today be... Read More...

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Is AA Sexist? Opinion by Christopher Dale

WOMEN SUFFER TOO – Nov. 13, 2022 - In October 2011, I walked into a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. My drinking and drugging days were over ... Meanwhile my non-addict wife, her own wounds still fresh from my ... Read More...

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Mindfulness Meditation Can Help Treat Addiction

SITTING STILL AND BREATHING – Nov. 6, 2022 - This type of treatment is still being developed, Garland said, but the trials conducted have shown it is more effective than the usual treatment that people w... Read More...

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Jodie Sweetin Shares her Story to Help Those Struggling with Addiction

2019 EXPERIENCE STRENGTH AND HOPE AWARD WINNER TELLS ALL – Nov. 7, 2022 - Jodie Sweetin is reflecting on how more people are able to understand the “disease of addiction” in recent years. In an interview wit... Read More...

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Is “Damp Lifestyle” Sobriety’s Cousin?

A DISTANT RELATIVE – Nov. 10, 2022 - The damp lifestyle, a term originally coined by TikTok user Hana Danly, refers to operating somewhere in between sobriety and heavy drinking. Someone who chooses to l... Read More...

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Is ‘California sober’ a real thing or an excuse to keep getting high?

OPINION – Nov. 9, 2022 - For many, self-medicating can be a slippery slope, Koob said. In addiction treatment facilities, he said, intoxicants are discouraged in favor of nonintoxicating medications that... Read More...

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“Untreated & Unheard: The Addiction Crisis in America” Now Streaming on Pluto

MEDIA MATTERS – Nov. 9, 2022 - The documentary was made possible through the active participation and leadership of Horizon Media. Bill Koenigsberg, CEO and founder of Horizon Media, serves on the board at Part... Read More...

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‘I learnt how to channel my addiction into art’

VIDEO – SO CAN SOME OF US – Nov. 7, 2022 - A former homeless drug addict has turned his life around and is now an up-and-coming graffiti pop artist hosting an exhibition in an east London gallery. Opa... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson Responds to Fans Concerned About Her Sobriety

PARTY OF ONE – Nov. 7, 2022 - Jessica Simpson has assured her fans that while she appreciates their concern for her health and sobriety, their misplaced comments still hurt. The pop star posted a v... Read More...

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Medication Treatment for Addiction is Shorter for Black & Hispanic Addicts

EVEN IN BLUE STATES – Nov. 9, 2022 - Researchers have long known that racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be prescribed lifesaving addiction treatment options than white people. But even w... Read More...

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