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6 Male Celebrities Who’ve Opened Up About Depression

VIDEO – THERAPY FOR ONE AND ALL – April 12, 2022 - Even celebrities aren’t immune to mental health struggles. From The Rock to Jon Hamm to Prince Harry, here are seven famous men who have kept it real about dep... Read More...

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The Talk You Have To Watch

VIDEO – LISTEN AND LEARN – April 7, 2022 - Sam Quinones is a journalist, storyteller, former Los Angeles Times reporter, and author of three acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction. He is the acclaimed author ... 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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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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Pandemic ‘saved my life’ With Sobriety

AUDIO – SILENCE IS GOLDEN – April 4, 2022 - Using alcohol as that escape became the reality for many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoho... Read More...

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The Unexpected Face of Addiction

VIDEO – DRINKING FROM HER WHEELCHAIR – April 6, 2022 - “I was raised to believe I could keep up with everyone else. And for the first time in my life, I wasn’t able to keep up with my peers. And that sent me i... Read More...

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Inmate Uses Poetry To Express Addiction Recovery

VIDEO – WORDS CAN HEAL YOU – April 8, 2022 - “Trying to be a positive influence and role model now on everyone that’s wanting and willing to make changes,” Borel said. “The hardest part for me was realizing I ... Read More...

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Expert Explains Root Cause of Addiction

LISTEN TO THE SHRINK – April 6, 2022 - Drug addiction is something that has been battled in various ways. But till date, there is no full-proof method of curing it. There are rehabilitation centers to help addi... 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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Teens Talk Social Media and Body Image

A REFLECTION OF THE TIMES – Mar. 31, 2022 - As we regularly do when The Times writes about an issue that touches the lives of young people, we used our daily Student Opinion forum to ask teenagers to share the... 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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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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A Fond Farewell

By Christopher Dale THE SAD DEMISE OF THE FIX – April 4, 2022 - As a writer and recovering addict, the highest praise I can give a media outlet is it made me better at each. TheFix.com, which suddenly and su... 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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SF District Attorney on Drug Addiction Crisis

VIDEO – POLITICIAN WITH HEART – March 19, 2022 - San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joins TYT to discuss drug addiction in San Francisco and how to remedy the problems associated with it. more@YouT... 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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‘Prolonged Grief Disorder’ Now a Mental Health Diagnosis

THEIR TURN TO CRY – Mar. 22, 2022 - It will most likely open a stream of funding for research into treatments — naltrexone, a drug used to help treat addiction, is currently in clinical trials as a form of grie... 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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Rabbi Details His Story of Addiction and Recovery

SHALOM – March 14, 2022 - “What’s significant is that today I sent somebody to rehab, I kissed my kids and walked my dog and I didn’t have to lie to anybody and I can be as honest as I want to and it’s an amaz... 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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Wes Hurt Shares his Recovery Story at SWSX

VIDEO – HE’S CLEAN FOR A CAUSE – Mar. 18, 2022 - South by Southwest (SXSW) is tackling the growing problem of addiction in America. 275 people die every day in the U.S. from a drug overdose. It’s why Austin ent... 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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Christy Carlson Romano Says It Was ‘Challenging to Be Sober During COVID’

AND SHE DID IT – March 13, 2022 - She added that, as a mother to two daughters — Isabella, 5, and Sophia, 3, whom she shares with husband Brendan Rooney — there were times she felt alone despite being surround... Read More...

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Euphoria star Says Working in Porn Led to an Eating Disorder

SKIN AND BONERS – Mar. 9, 2022 - With the help of mental health professionals, Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry has recovered from an eating disorder, but it’s something she’s not sure she would have developed if it wa... Read More...

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Josh Peck Opens Up About His Past Drug and Alcohol Addiction

NOT REGRET THE PAST NOR WITH TO SHUT THE DOOR ON IT – Mar. 9, 2022 - Born and raised in New York City, Peck began performing stand-up comedy as an adolescent before a breakout role on Nickelodeon’s The Amanda ... Read More...

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Woman Chose Sobriety For a Better Life

AUDIO – WOMAN ON THE BEAM – March 9, 2022 - Millions of Americans have a drinking problem. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health nearly 15 million Americans, ages 12 and older, had an alc... Read More...

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