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Here is the art? It’s a piece called ‘I Am Here.’

THE ART OF DESTIGMATIZATION – July 30, 2021 - FRANKLIN — Amy Adams has the same name as the Hollywood superstar actress, but not the fame. Instead, Adams is focused on sending the message that there’s no sti... Read More...

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Anderson Cooper on his newfound addiction

WATCH – IT’S ONLY A DRUG – July, 2021 - Best-selling author Michael Pollan talks to CNN’s Anderson Cooper about caffeine. more@CNN ... Read More...

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After 22 rehabs, Ione become a counselor!

WATCH – NEVER GIVE UP, ALWAYS GET UP! – July 30, 2021 - The daughter of a minister and a nurse, Johnson said her parents raised her lovingly and with good morals. But molestation that started when she was only 4, sh... Read More...

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Vin Baker lost millions to addiction, found salvation in a Starbucks

THREE POINT VENTE – July 10, 2021 - “There was a point where it was just waiting for the train to crash,” Baker told The Times. “You know how that goes. Like people get into situations like mine where they lose... Read More...

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For Philadelphians in recovery there are ‘worse things in life than being isolated’

HUNGER AND A COLD DEATH – July 28, 2021 - “During the pandemic, they wouldn’t let us leave the house, you couldn’t go see your family — you couldn’t do anything, really,” he said. “I’m on methadone, and they to... Read More...

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Sober golf club gives people support

WATCH – ONE SWING AT A TIME – July 29, 2021 - Orton organizes weekly play for the group. They often golf at River Oaks in Sandy as well as other courses in Salt Lake, Davis, and Utah counties. “We’ve ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Dorothy Parker

"I don't have to attend every argument I am invited to." —Dorothy Parker ... Read More...

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Simone Biles’s Big Olympic Move: Embracing Vulnerability

A PARALLEL UNIVERSE? – July 28, 2021 - Ten years ago, or even five, an athlete of Simone Biles’s stature might have been reluctant to say that she struggled with pressure, much less to have withdrawn in the mid... Read More...

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Christy Carlson Romano celebrates 5 years of sobriety

SHE’S GOT IT ALL – July 20, 2021 - “We are so proud of you Christy! You were always a role model to me since the 2000s!” one person commented. “One month sober today! Thank you for sharing this,” another ins... Read More...

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A Look Back: Soundgarden star Chris Cornell’s tragic death after breaking years of sobriety

EVERYONE IS SUSCEPTIBLE – July 20, 2021 - It was touring with Soundgarden in 2017 though that Chris tragically took his own life. He was found unconscious in his hotel room in Michigan while on tour w... Read More...

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OBITUARY: Grace Elizabeth “Bette” Hurst Simmons

BEING OF SERVICE TO THE END – July 20, 2021 - Grace Elizabeth “Bette” Hurst Simmons was born on September 19, 1928, in Evanston, Illinois. She was the daughter of Gordon and Dorothy Hurst and raised in S... Read More...

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Former R.I. state senator opens up about his own addiction in Congressional hearing

IT’S AN INSIDE ‘JOB’ – July 21, 2021 - By 30, Coderre said, he had risen in his career to become the executive director of a large non-profit agency. “On the outside, everything about this man’s life looked ... Read More...

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Podcast ‘Champagne Problems’ helping people live an alcohol-free life

WATCH – SOBER LISTENING – July 13, 2021 - “If you are talking to someone who drinks consistently, maybe doesn’t even have any problems, but you are talking about alcoholism, there is always a wall that goes up,... Read More...

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More Americans are receiving addiction treatment, but racial gaps persist

BACK OF THE METHADONE LINE? – July 13, 2021 - The results, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association, provide insights that policymakers and medical providers can act on to improve acce... Read More...

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NY OASAS launches “Connections” Campaign to combat addiction

BOOTS ON THE GROUND? – July 16, 2021 - The campaign is designed to empower individuals impacted by addiction to use their connections to friends, family members, health professionals, and other organizations, t... Read More...

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A man’s dog was stolen. When he found the thief he got her into rehab.

A DOGGONE HAPPY ENDING – July 12, 2021 - Several weeks ago, Brayden Morton was working in his home office when he heard a commotion coming from his gated backyard. He peered out the window to check on hi... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Lily Tomlin

"I worry that the person who thought up Muzak may be thinking up something else." —Lily Tomlin ... Read More...

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Rebuilding Our Broken Mental Health System

FISCALLY SOLVENT BUT MORALLY BANKRUPT – July 9, 2021 - How did the U.S. get into this mess? Massive and rapid deinstitutionalization of people with mental health issues began in the late 1950s for several reaso... Read More...

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Q&A with Outgoing CEO & President, Doug Tieman and Incoming CEO & President, Brad Sorte

CARON STAYS CONSISTENT – July 2021 - Oliver Picher: You each took very different paths to get to your role today. What do you think is the common thread between your two paths? Let’s start with ... Read More...

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How Zoom Helped Alcoholics Anonymous Members Stay Sober

WITHOUT THEIR PANTS ON? – July 1, 2021 - To get sober, AA teaches people an alcoholic must abandon his or her own ego and self-will and adopt a new mode of living which encourages them to connect with a spiritual hi... Read More...

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CEO on overcoming addiction and building a multimillion-dollar dating app

13th STEPPING AS A CAREER MOVE? – July 6, 2021 - Hinge didn’t help McLeod find his soulmate — he ultimately married the college girlfriend he was heartbroken over after they reconnected. But the app is n... Read More...

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St. Francois center closure could put patients at risk

WATCH – METHADONE OR DIE! – July 9, 2021 - “It was working. It was working great, I was able to go to work every day and not be sick. I was able to be productive, like, you know I had hope,” said another client... Read More...

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Open your doors to alcoholics

LET MY PEOPLE GO...IN – July 9, 2021 - Many venue owners are, simply, refusing to follow the science for the sake of reassuring their skeptical primary audiences. For example, before COVID, a meeting I r... Read More...

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Royce Da 5’9 reflects on past struggles with alcoholism

IT’S ALL IN DA’ NAME – July 3, 2021 - Royce Da 5’9 recently opened up about his battle with alcoholism and his subsequent recovery, during an interview with HipHopDX. Royce says it was in the company of Dr. Dre when... Read More...

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Patricia Heaton celebrates her sobriety

EVERYBODY LOVE SOBRIETY – July 11, 2021 - Captioning the video “a lot to celebrate this month. #3years,” Heaton concluded by asking her 190,000 followers to reach out to her if they have experienced something s... Read More...

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Woman’s book on addiction brings hope from pain

HEALING AND HOPE – July 6, 2021 - “Last year I thought of all these moms that I know and all the kids that died from addiction — I said let’s put a book together and we’ll dedicate a chapter to our kids,” she s... Read More...

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How David Crosby helped Drew Barrymore with sobriety

MEETINGS, MEALS AND FELLOWSHIP – July 7, 2021 - We took her to school in the morning and tried to be a good influence. I think we were kind and loving, and it felt good to do. “You try to do stuff, and you’re n... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Marion Woodman

“The conscious feminine gives us the courage to love an acorn without knowing what an oak tree is.” —Marion Woodman ... Read More...

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Robert Downey Sr., Filmmaker and Provocateur, Is Dead at 85

A MAN OF HIS TIME, A MAN AHEAD OF HIS TIME, A MAN FOR ALL TIME – July 7, 2021 - The film, though probably a financial success by Mr. Downey’s standards, made only about $2.7 million. (By comparison, “Butch Cass... Read More...

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Couple’s YouTube channel helps addicts with recovery

WATCH – IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE – June 28, 2021 - Olivia Bender and Scott Sample chose recovery years ago. Now, they’re helping others choose it, too. “We’re doing our part to bring it to our community that... Read More...

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