Celebrity Sobriety Archives

Can AA Evolve To Include Marginalized Members?

AUDIO – AA EVOLUTION – Dec. 23, 2021 - All guests reference the 10th tradition of AA (which states: Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public co... Read More...

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South African Recovery Center Owner Celebrates 7 Years Sober

SOBRIETY HAS NO BORDERS – April 14, 2022 - Founder of Laqakhaza Iphara Recovery Movement, Emmanuel Msomi, celebrated his NPO’s (non-profitable organization’s) birthday and his seven years of sobriety. “You can... Read More...

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Janet Devlin ‘almost died many times’ On Booze

MORE THAN NINE LIVES – April 11, 2022 - It was just really bad I was literally going missing for days. “I wasn’t able to do any work and I wasn’t a functioning human at all, so something had to give. ... Read More...

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Emily Weir Says She Goes to AA Meetings for Her Battles with Alcoholism

VIDEO – STEPS TO RECOVERY – April 13, 2022 - Weir said she first began experiencing anxiety and panic attacks when she was just 19, shortly after her parents divorced. She went through ‘what was effectivel... Read More...

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“Real Housewife” Pulls Back Curtain on Her Eating Disorder

VIDEO – YOU CAN BE TOO THIN – April 12, 2022 - In the carefully curated Bravo universe, thinness is considered a laudable moral success, and the Real Housewives franchise is ground zero for linking it to aspira... Read More...

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Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’ Spotlights Betty Ford’s ‘Dramatic’ Life

GERALD WHO? – April 15, 2022 - Once back home in Michigan, Ford married and divorced one of her local suitors. To this day, she remains one of only two divorcée first ladies. (Florence Harding beat her to being... Read More...

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Carl Radke Gets Candid About Sobriety

SUMMER HOUSE STAR – April 5, 2022 - Given his sobriety, it may seem shocking that Carl Radke’s jobs include appearing on the crazy partying show that is “Summer House” as well as working as the Vice President ... Read More...

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Alex Pereira Celebrates Ten Years of Sobriety

AUDIO – KICKS BOOZE FOR KICKBOXING – April 7, 2022 - I had no education, so I started thinking about what I was going to do. Since I was a hoodlum, I liked to start fights, I thought professional fightin... Read More...

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Philip Lawrence’s Life Is Brighter In Sobriety

THE MUSIC MAN – April 7, 2022 - Q: We’re surrounded by sobriety-inspired artwork and books here in your house, it’s clearly something that’s important to you and that you’re proud of, as you should be. How... Read More...

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Marijuana Has Always Been The NFL’s Image-Enhancing Drug

AUDIO – KICKING IT IN THE ZONE – March 31, 2022 - That might have been good for some positive earned media, had former NFL head coach Brian Flores not filed a lawsuit later that same day against the league and... Read More...

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Gary Oldman’s Tongue Turned ‘BLACK’ From Past Alcoholism

VIDEO – SID’S NOT VICIOUS ANYMORE – March 31, 2022 - Having won an Oscar for his role in Darkest Hour, where he portrayed Winston Churchill, the 64-year-old actor is set to star in Apple TV+ spy drama Slow Hor... Read More...

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Elton John Honors Ryan White

TRIBUTES LIVE ON – April 2, 2022 - “I had the luck to meet Ryan White and his family,” John said. “I wanted to help them, but they ended up helping me much more. Ryan was the spark that helped me to recover fr... Read More...

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The Challenge of Getting (and Staying) Sober on Reality TV

IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT – April 1, 2022 - Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast mem... Read More...

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Star Leah McSweeney Was Julia Fox’s AA Sponsor

IN THE SCHMOOZE – March 31, 2022 - On that episode from November 2021, Fox said, “Leah was my sponsor in AA. We were both so sick and suffering.” McSweeney added, “I have the coolest sponsees though. I mean, I ... Read More...

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Where Have All the Artist-Addicts Gone?

THEY’RE DEAD? – Mar. 24, 2022 - Any list of the great authors and poets of the 20th century would include countless addicts: Lucia Berlin, Elizabeth Bishop, Raymond Carver, John Cheever, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Er... Read More...

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Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

VIDEO – PASSION PLAY – March 23, 2022 - From TEDx Talks: “As a medical doctor, I work in Vancouver, Canada, and I have worked with some very, very addicted people. People who use heroin, they inject cocaine, t... Read More...

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Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

FINALLY FREE – Mar. 24, 2022 - She may have been silenced by her conservatorship for 13 years, but Britney Spears is refusing to be silenced any longer. The singer is taking her newfound freedom to social medi... Read More...

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Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

SHARING THE ANONYMOUS SECRET – March 25, 2022 - Hollywood is no stranger to sober celebs, with many using their experiences to help other alcoholics and addicts find the courage they need to start their sobrie... Read More...

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Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To ‘Coolest Dude Ever’

Taylor Hawkins RIP Mar. 26, 2022 - The death of the Foo Fighters drummer sparked an outpouring of grief on social media. more@HuffPost ... Read More...

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Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

AUDIO – FROM CASH TO CRASH – March 22, 2022 - Elizabeth is not alone. An NHPR investigation has discovered multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive leadership, and retaliation by Spofford while he wa... Read More...

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Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

TIME TO GET SOBER? – March 24, 2022 - I was a drunk. Yes. An alcoholic. I’ve been alcohol free since January 1, 2020. When I drank, I was the life of the party. I could make people laugh until they fell down. I... Read More...

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Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

GONE TOO SOON – Mar. 25, 2022 - Recognizable for his flailing limbs, surfer’s good looks and wide, childlike grin, Mr. Hawkins became a member of the band led by Dave Grohl for its third album, “There Is Nothin... Read More...

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The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

VIDEO – MOONAGE DAYDREAM – March 24, 2022 - For most of the 1970s, David Bowie’s life revolved around when he’d be getting his next hit of drugs. After he managed to shake off his sordid habits, Bowie reflecte... Read More...

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Quote of the Week — Tammy Faye Bakker

“I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist.” —Tammy Faye Bakker (1942-2007) ... Read More...

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Mrs. Doubtfire Co-Star Says Robin Williams Gave Him important Addiction Advice

WISHED HE HEARD WHAT HE SAID – March 13, 2022 - Lawrence said Williams gave him a ‘gift’ by being so candid about drug addiction, and gave him an important piece of advice. ‘Don’t ever do drugs. Especially coc... Read More...

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Samuel L. Jackson Reveals Drug Addiction in his Early Career

VIDEO – SOBRIETY AIN’T NO “PULP FICTION” – Mar. 18, 2022 - Jackson was addicted to crack cocaine during in the early years of his marriage and career. He said his addiction defined relationships with his famil... Read More...

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Kathy Griffin Calls Her Pill Addiction ‘Almost Comical’

WHO’S LAUGHING NOW? – March 18, 2022 - “I didn’t know what to do with myself,” Griffin admitted. “I was just such a crazy workaholic, and all of a sudden, I had this time on my hands, and then I was depressed,... Read More...

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Pete Doherty’s Life Without Heroin

VIDEO – CLEAN LIVIN’ – (register for free to read full article) Mar. 18, 2022 - Speaking to The i, Doherty said: “Once lockdown happened, it was a nightmare trying to get back . Plus, I had a driving ban, an... Read More...

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Celebrity Sobriety

Can AA Evolve To Include Marginalized Members?

South African Recovery Center Owner Celebrates 7 Years Sober

Janet Devlin ‘almost died many times’ On Booze

Emily Weir Says She Goes to AA Meetings for Her Battles with Alcoholism

“Real Housewife” Pulls Back Curtain on Her Eating Disorder

Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’ Spotlights Betty Ford’s ‘Dramatic’ Life

Carl Radke Gets Candid About Sobriety

Alex Pereira Celebrates Ten Years of Sobriety

Philip Lawrence’s Life Is Brighter In Sobriety

Marijuana Has Always Been The NFL’s Image-Enhancing Drug

Gary Oldman’s Tongue Turned ‘BLACK’ From Past Alcoholism

Elton John Honors Ryan White

The Challenge of Getting (and Staying) Sober on Reality TV

Where Have All the Artist-Addicts Gone?

Why Are Addictions So Powerful? by Dr. Gabor Maté

Britney Spears: Victim of Societal Objectification

Sobriety Surprises-Stars Who Revealed They Got Sober

Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To ‘Coolest Dude Ever’

Recovery Center’s CEO Faces Accusations of Sexual Misconduct

Comedian Dave Coulier Shares Bloodied Photo

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters’ Drummer, Dies at 50

The David Bowie Song About His Drug Addiction

‘Full House’ Cast’s Quotes About Addiction

Quote of the Week — Tammy Faye Bakker

Mrs. Doubtfire Co-Star Says Robin Williams Gave Him important Addiction Advice

Samuel L. Jackson Reveals Drug Addiction in his Early Career

Kathy Griffin Calls Her Pill Addiction ‘Almost Comical’

Pete Doherty’s Life Without Heroin

William Hurt Eschewed Opioids to Maintain his Sobriety