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Emmy-Nominated Actor Ed Begley Jr. to Receive Experience, Strength, and Hope Award

AUDIO – WRITE ON! – Nov. 30, 2023 - The Writers in Treatment organization will present Emmy-nominated actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr the Experience, Strength, and Hope Award at the Skirball Cultural Ce... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr.: Biography, Family, Addiction, Education and Career

A STAR WAS REBORN – Nov. 28, 2023 - Robert Downey Jr., born on April 4, 1965, in Manhattan, New York City, comes from a family with deep ties to the entertainment industry. His father, Robert Downey Sr., was a filmma... Read More...

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I Was Stuck in the ‘Alcohol Matrix’

GETS FULLY AWAKE – Dec. 2, 2023 - I grew up poor in the Midwest, but I went on to become a model with a doctoral degree in psychology. I retired early by investing in income properties around the United States... Read More...

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Millie Mackintosh Marks 15 Months! ‘It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for my mental health’

MMMM – Nov. 23, 2023 - Millie posted a series of photos of herself taken around the time of her life-changing decision to her 1.3 million followers. The Quality Street heiress accompanied the images with a lengthy de... Read More...

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DEEP PURPLE’s GLENN HUGHES Celebrates 26 Years Sober

VIDEO – CLASSIC SOBRIETY – Nov. 23, 2023 - “Celebrating 26 years of continued sobriety today. I am one of the lucky ones in all aspects of life, and I’m sending all my love to those who still suffer. Have a happy T... Read More...

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Colts Owner Jim Irsay Says Overdose Almost Killed Him

THE END ZONE THERE’S NO COMING BACK FROM – Nov. 20, 2023 - Irsay, who has spoken candidly in the past about his battles with drugs and alcohol, made the revelation in an interview with Andrea Kremer for HBO’s ... Read More...

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Carl Radke & Lindsay Hubbard on Sobriety and Freezing Eggs

WARM WAYS OF RECOVERY – Nov. 24, 2023 - Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House openly discussed her egg-freezing journey, while partner Carl Radke shared insights on sobriety and support in their relationship. Her journey... Read More...

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Sean Penn Praises Matthew Perry’s Honesty

VIDEO – TRUTH IN HOLLYWOOD – Nov. 23, 2023 - “I can’t claim to have known him well, but I liked him very much,” Penn said on Wednesday’s episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored. “I saw him somewhat recently, and we were... Read More...

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Famous Sober Celebrities: 41 Stars Living Clean and Sober

STEPS TO HAPPIER LIVES – Nov. 24, 2023 - Hollywood often seems like one big party — and for some celebrities, it was at one point in their lives. Many stars have bravely spoken out about their struggl... Read More...

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Robbie Williams Lived Through Hell Before Embracing Sobriety

ROCK ‘N ROLL SOBERSTAR – Nov. 19, 2023 - Speaking to The Sun, the singer got candid about that dark time in his life, sharing what was going through his head at the time: “I thought I could snort the most, take the m... Read More...

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Jen Hyatt was Inspired by Alcoholic Father & Slum-Raised Mom

RIDER FOR JUSTICE – Nov. 19, 2023 - The couple have reluctantly decided to put their Bells Wynd house on the market as Jen builds out her creative base, and Finn is going to a new school, in Edinburgh. Now,... Read More...

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D’Angelo Martin’s Journey to Sobriety

FATHER’S SOBER ADVENTURE – Nov. 22, 2023 - Growing up in the Far North town of Kaitāia, award-winning television journalist and The Hui reporter D’Angelo Martin resolved not to raise his kids the same way he h... Read More...

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Hank Azaria: To Matthew Perry, God Was a Bunch of Drunks in a Room

THE SADNESS REMAINS – Nov. 9, 2023 - We went to this very big gathering in Brentwood, Calif. We walked in, and I swear it seemed there were a thousand people in there. He knew the look on my face — daunted. Be... Read More...

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Dana Carvey’s Eldest Dies from Drug Overdose at 32

THE SON DOES NOT ALWAYS RETURN HOME – Nov. 16, 2023 - The family said Dex Carvey “loved his family, his friends and his girlfriend, Kaylee,” adding that “Dex was a beautiful person. His handmade birthd... Read More...

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Goalkeeper Reveals ‘taking the equivalent of six shots of heroin a day’

THE GOAL TO STAY CLEAN – Nov. 14, 2023 - The ex-England international, now 42, has since received support from wife Leeona, and 15-year-old daughter Lucy after admitting he was close to taking his own life. He... Read More...

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Snoop Doggy Dupes His Dope Fans & The Media

Nov. 20, 2023 - Yep, it was just a marketing stunt. : It was just revealed that he's partnering with the smoke-free fire pit brand Solo Stove. Snoop is now the brand's official "smokesman." Perfect for the ... Read More...

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Snoop Dogg Says He’s ‘Decided To Give Up Weed’

AMENDS TIME? – Nov. 16, 2023 - Many were shocked by Snoop Dogg’s announcement as the entertainer has been very vocal over the years about his love of cannabis. He even turned his passion into a business in 201... Read More...

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Dean McDermott says Tori Spelling Invited Her Pet Pig Into Bed

BRINGING HOME THE BACON – Nov. 15, 2023 - It ended up with me drinking a fifth of tequila every night, seven days a week, and a handful of narcos by myself with a beautiful family in the other room. That’s what it l... Read More...

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Dean McDermott Is Staying at a Sober Living Facility

AND MAKING AMENDS – Nov. 15, 2023 - He hopes his time there will allow him to soon make amends with his family, including wife Tori Spelling. The couple split in June. “All she’s ever done to this day... Read More...

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Former Child Star, Evan Ellingson, Dies at 35 after ‘struggle with drugs’

VIDEO – TOO SOON – Nov. 6, 2023 - On Sunday, TMZ reported that his body was discovered in his bedroom, according to the coroner’s office. The exact circumstances of his death are unclear at this point. Officials... Read More...

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Josh Brolin Shows Off His 10-YEAR AA Sobriety AA

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS – Nov. 2, 2023 - Today isn’t to be celebrated any more than any other day with the exception that it represents to others who are thinking about a way out of their tornado of shame that there exis... Read More...

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Country Star Ashley McBryde Wanted to Embark on Her Sobriety Journey Privately

IT’S AN INSIDE JOB – Nov. 10, 2023 - “I decided that I wasn’t gonna talk about it at all until at least a year, because what I didn’t need was people on social media being like, ‘Ashley McBryde swears off alco... Read More...

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Kyle Richards: ‘I don’t even take Lexapro anymore’

VIDEO – WILL HER PHARMACY GO BROKE? – Nov. 5, 2023 - Kyle Richards is reaping the mental health benefits of her alcohol-free lifestyle. “I’ve suffered from anxiety for my entire life,” the “Real Housewives of Beve... Read More...

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Nicki Minaj Prescribed Percocet for Menstrual Cramps and ‘Experienced Addiction’

WHO WOULDN’T? – Nov. 9, 2023 - The Grammy winner — who will release her new album Pink Friday 2 on Dec. 8 — also reflected on other artists who struggled with substance abuse while in the spotlight. “Look a... Read More...

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Denise Richards says ‘Two and a Half Men’ led to Charlie Sheen ‘not being sober’

ONCE UPON A TIME – Nov. 8, 2023 - Denise Richards believes “Two and a Half Men” turned Charlie Sheen into a man she didn’t recognize. The “Wild Things” actress, 52, revealed this week on the podcast “... Read More...

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Adele’s Drinking Again After Quitting Four Months Ago

ABSTINENCE IS NOT FOR EVERYONE – Nov. 8, 2023 - She told the crowd that she plans to celebrate the end of the second leg of her shows: ‘I’m just going to chill. I’m annoyed as well that I’m sick because this i... Read More...

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Transgender Activist Tracie Jada O’Brien is Definitely Iconic

HARVEY MILK WOULD BE PROUD – Nov. 9, 2023 - Tracie’s story is one of gender transition, performing as a showgirl, sex work, addiction, sobriety and activism. It would be impossible to capture it all in one column. Th... Read More...

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Lucy Hale’s Life ‘got really dark’ During Struggles with Alcoholism, Eating disorder

SEEING THE LIGHT NOW – Nov. 2, 2023 - The actress, 34, revealed on Wednesday’s episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that her earliest memory of drinking was on vacation when she was 12 years old. “I remembe... Read More...

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Matthew Perry ‘Could’ve Been Saved’ From L.A. Home Hot Tub Drowning

THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD... – Nov. 9, 2023 - His day was spent like many others lately. Matthew had developed “a healthy addiction” to pickleball, says his coach, Matt Manasse, adding that the actor hit ... Read More...

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“I’m Mattman.” Matthew Perry’s last public words.

FINAL PITCH – Nov. 7, 2023 - Perry pictured himself playing the lead, but was flexible in terms of whether it should be a movie or a series. McKay countered with his own idea — something less high-concept but no le... Read More...

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