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Eminem celebrates 12 years of sobriety

Not a DIRTY dozen – August 20, 2020 - Eminem has marked a serious milestone. The 47-year-old rapper, born Marshall Mathers, celebrated 12 years of clear dwelling on Monday and honored it with a photograph of his new ... Read More...

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Jessica Simpson marks nearly 3 years sober

It takes all kinds – August 21, 2020 - Jessica Simpson is about to celebrate a major milestone: She’s been sober for nearly three years. The singer and author called in to “The Jess Cagle Show” on SiriusXM on Thursda... Read More...

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Robert Downey, Jr. – 32 Facts on The Comeback Kid

WATCH – One blockbuster at time – August 17, 2020 - No More Mr. Goody Two Shoes. When preparing for his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man, Downey met with director Jon Favreau in discussing the arc they wanted to take t... Read More...

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Evan Felker Talks of Sobriety & Return to Music

Music is Magic – August 13, 2020 - Today Rolling Stone shared an excerpt of a new book, “Red Dirt: Roots Music, Born in Oklahoma, Raised in Texas, at Home Anywhere,” that is set to be released on September, 19th. The... Read More...

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James Bransford, who steered himself and many others away from addiction, dies at 89

Obituary – AUGUST 15, 2020 - “The nation lost a hero when John Lewis passed away, and our community lost our own hero when Judge Bransford’s father, Jim Bransford, passed away,” Judge Kevin Burke wrote in an e... Read More...

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Q&A with Recovery 2.0’s Tommy Rosen

Stick with the Winners! – August 9, 2020 - Tommy Rosen is an internationally renowned yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert who has spent the last 3 decades immersed in recovery and wellness. He holds advanced c... Read More...

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Actor overcomes addiction, succeeds in Hollywood

WATCH – From the street to Spago’s – August 14, 2020 - He wound up in New Mexico, right when the state started luring movie productions to the area with their tax incentives. “The Book of Eli comes to town and t... Read More...

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Steve-O Duct-Tapes Himself to a Billboard

Panoramic Putz – August 13, 2020 - On his Instagram Story, he filmed himself atop the structure. “Hey, everybody. So I’ve been up on this billboard, duct-taped, for an hour and a half now,” he said. “Starti... Read More...

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Oakland’s Darren Waller is living proof you can beat addiction

One yard at a time – August 14, 2020 - “He’s a big inspiration to us,” said Raiders defensive back Lamarcus Joyner. “He’s actually a leader. So I’m pretty sure you know of his story. Just to see a guy go through that... Read More...

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Demi Moore Had 24/7 Help to Keep Her Sober on the Set of St. Elmo’s Fire

Winner! – August 13, 2020 - Lowe describes their behavior in the St. Elmo‘s days as “f*#king wild.” And Moore admits that director Joel Schumacher hired a 24/7 paid companion to keep her sober on set, who stayed with... Read More...

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How Downtown Eastsider battled heroin addiction and won

WATCH – A Happy Story – August 9, 2020 - After back-to-back months of record illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C., a man who successfully fought addiction on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is now hoping to show othe... Read More...

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Jason Day was beaten by his boozing dad and got his first club from the dump

Not an exclusive club – August 8, 2020 - Day said: “I grew up in a poor family, we went through some tough times, but so does the majority of the world. “My eldest sister basically raised us because mum and dad were ... Read More...

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Kurt Angle Celebrates Seven Years Sober

Pinning the Demons... – August 5, 2020 - Celebrating 7 years of sobriety today. To all of you who supported me and stood by me, through good and bad, I want to thank you for not giving up on me. Salute! (With a glass... Read More...

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Harry Potter’s Jason Isaacs on his fight against drug addiction

Slitherin' out on top – AUGUST 5, 2020 - he actor admitted that he first got drunk at the age of 12. The bartender, whom we then considered a hero, and now I understand that he belongs in prison, secretly brough... Read More...

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The Passing of Terence T. Gorski

OBITUARY for Pioneer – July 24, 2020 - He founded CENAPS (Center for Applied Sciences), a private firm that provides training in behavioral health and addiction recovery. Gorski conducted training sessions and worksh... Read More...

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Q&A with Courtney Friel

Stick with the Winners! – August 12, 2020 - Courtney Friel has been a news anchor at KTLA-TV, the number one news station in Los Angeles, since 2013. She also hosts the highly successful podcast “Keepin’ It ... Read More...

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Megaproducer Scott Storch launches “Cannabis For Healing” rehab

WATCH – Reefer Madness – August 3, 2020 - Scott Storch has been clean and sober for a decade, ad now he’s paying it forward by launching his own rehabilitation center. The musician made the grand announcement ... Read More...

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Advocates in recovery make addiction services a voting issue

The Power of the Ballot – August 11, 2020 - The group began its work in earnest in 2018, working closely with Recovery PAC, which has reported over $200,000 in in-kind contributions for things such as media promotion... Read More...

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Kelly Osbourne, “I Was Scared and Desperately Unhappy” In My Drug Addiction

Looking back, paying it forward – August 7, 2020 - Today, Kelly recalled these days while sharing her support with her long-time buddy who helped her these days. Unfortunately, her friend named Greta Barlow Cl... Read More...

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25 Years After Jerry Garcia Passed, Deadheads Mourn His Death

LISTEN - “We will get by, we will survive!” – August 6, 2020 - According to sources familiar with the band’s finances, the Dead could easily command $150 million for rights to its name, likeness and IP. It’s proof... Read More...

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Chasing the News … stone cold sober

Chasing the News ...stone cold sober Webinar hosted by William Cope Moyers“Maintaining sobriety in an era of uncertainty”A conversation discussing the pandemic, resilience and Zoom rooms! August 26, 6pmPDT, 9pmEDT... Read More...

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Jamie Lee Curtis talks about her new podcast and her sobriety

WATCH – Trading Places – August 4, 2020 - Actress Jamie Lee Curtis has succeeded in many genres, from horror movies to TV dramas to children’s books. But now she’s tackling a new medium, producing and starring in “Le... Read More...

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Jujubee on Addiction

Sweet Sobriety – JULY, 25 2020 - In the future, how do you hope to give a platform to others? First, is just to really listen to people and hear them. With the moment that’s going on right now, I want to be... Read More...

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Broadway Dancer Lost His Dream Job to Alcoholism + Addiction

Back on the boards ... soon – JULY 27, 2020 - He slowly began to rebuild, surrounded by family members who didn’t care how many Broadway shows he’d done, and he started teaching dance. Last fall, Leff... Read More...

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Ed Sheeran Recalls Battle with Addiction

WATCH – Big star, without the booze – July 28, 2020 - “I’ve had bouts of like everything. I think the lowest I’ve ever been was 2015,” the Grammy winner began. “It was down to bad diet, drinking and then not seeing s... Read More...

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Mia St. John’s Memoir: ‘Surviving Loss’

WATCH – Still in the ring – July 29, 2020 - The memoir will take readers through Mia’s journey of surviving the loss of her beloved son, ex-husband, and 30 years of sobriety. Additionally, Mia will reflect on ... Read More...

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Demi Moore Says Drug Addiction & Marriage Problems Came From Same Place

Reflections – July 29, 2020 - As Moore explains, Schumacher was able to tap into her passion for the work, inspiring her to sobriety in a way that concerns about her own health and safety hadn’t. “Work was the only t... Read More...

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21 Proudly Sober Celebrities

Putting down the drink – July 31, 2020 - People choose to stop drinking for a number of reasons (a decision made a lot easier by all the great alcohol-free drink options now on offer), from their mental health to m... Read More...

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Lily Allen Celebrates a Year! ‘So Grateful for My Health and Happiness’

365 one at a time – July 28, 2020 - “1 year completely sober ! So grateful for my health and happiness,” she wrote alongside the snaps, which showed a glowing Allen in a red and black bikini, contrasted to a paparazz... Read More...

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Elton John Celebrates 30 Years Sober

30 years of extra innings – July 30. 2020 - John also shared photos of a cake shaped like the number 30, a 30-year recovery chip and a table filled with cards from friends and family. The latter photo was accompanied... Read More...

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