I’m Watching My Best Friend Downward Spiral Rapidly HELP? – May 4, 2026 - This friend deals with a host of overlapping problems: bad sleep apnea, anxiety, paranoia, and, along with his alcohol dependence, he appears to need regular doses of kratom to function. Due to ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 12 2026Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
These Are The 15 Fun Non-Alcoholic Drinks I Always Reach For GOOD TO KNOW – May 8, 2026 - In the summer, the people are out and about, hitting patios, having barbecues, and grabbing drinks after work, so I’ve become a master of the non-alcoholic beverage market (as someone who... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 12 2026sobriety
Why I’m Drinking Non-Alcoholic Beer at the Office 00% – May 6, 2026 - I can’t remember exactly when, only what I felt: drained. I hadn’t just hit the proverbial afternoon wall—I was slammed against it, pancaked by a car. Green tea and expensive smoothies didn’t feel... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousMay 12 2026sobriety
Man Was in a ‘Really Dark Place’ Before One Miraculous Moment Led Him to Rehab VIDEO – THE PROMISE LAND – May 5, 2026 - In an Instagram Reel documenting 150 days without alcohol, Franky Bernstein opened up about drinking too much, feeling depressed and realizing he could not keep going the way ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026RecoveryRehab
Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure HEART HEALTH – May 7, 2026 - Unlike some diseases and health conditions that present with symptoms early, high blood pressure is not as easy to recognize. That’s why knowing the most common high blood pressure causes... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancyMay 12 2026
Mike ‘The Situation’ Hid his Drug Addiction on ‘Jersey Shore’ ADDICT BEHAVIOR – May 6, 2026 - “Little do people know, right before Jersey Shore started, I just got out of rehab, like my first rehab,” Sorrentino told “Summer House” cast member Carl Radke on the “More Life” podca... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 12 2026
FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes FRUIT LOOPED – May 6, 2026 - The evidence on flavors makes this story bigger than one company. Fruit and sweet flavors are positively related to moving away from cigarettes, and helping people select a flavor can imp... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026Vaping
Most Effective Medications to Treat Alcoholism 140,000 US DEATHS PER YEAR – May 5, 2026 - As of 2021, there were over 28 million cases of alcoholism in people over 18 years of age and over 800,000 cases in teens between 12 and 17 years old. Moreover, the CDC stat... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousMay 12 2026
Beyond Paradise Fans Spot Esther’s Troubling Habit That Sparks Plot Twist Fears BRITISH TV IS BEST – May 6, 2026 - BBC drama Beyond Paradise fans have been speculating on Reddit about whether DS Esther Williams could face an alcoholism storyline in the next series. Fans see a heartbreakin... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 12 2026
Eggy Playing Sober Benefit for Divided Sky Foundation – Rehab Established by Phish’s Trey Anastasio AUDIO – LET THERE BE MUSIC – May 6, 2026 - Eggy’s approach to jamming rests on a foundation of mellow, sunny pop rock, songs with hooks that you can bring home to the parents, knowing they’ll charm the whole table be... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 12 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
What’s in that fentanyl? Plenty, including plastics. AUDIO – DANGER STRAIGHT AHEAD – May 8, 2026 - There’s more medetomidine, a veterinary tranquilizer oft referred to as “rhino tranq.” It can lead to hallucinations and immobility and, like xylazine, it’s unfazed by Na... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionfentanylMay 12 2026
8 Signs He’s a High Functioning Alcoholic HE’S COMPLICATED – May 8, 2026 - “Alcohol abuse can sometimes be confusing and difficult to spot, especially if a person appears to be capable of doing everything they need to maintain core aspects of their lives. Th... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 12 2026
Tatum O’Neal’s Son Shares ‘Forgiveness’ for Actress OH OSCAR – May 9, 2026 - Kevin McEnroe, the son of actress Tatum O’Neal and tennis star John McEnroe, is reflecting on his relationship with his mom. In “Dear Tatum,” written as a letter addressed to his mother an... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026
“Do-Re-Mi” 60th Anniversary of The Sound of Music VIDEO – SONG OF THE WEEK – 1.8 million views - 7 months ago - In honor of its 60th anniversary, The Sound of Music has been newly restored and remastered in 4K! WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekyURclrK... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winnerMay 12 2026
Person of the Week: Seven Graham STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Seven Graham is an addiction and recovery professional specializing in LGBTQIA+ care, with a focus on trans and intersex clients. Drawing on lived experience and clinical training, he blends... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewMay 12 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Common Nutrient Plays Surprising Role in Anxiety CHOLINE – May 7, 2026 - Anxiety has become one of the most visible mental health problems in the United States, showing up not only in clinics but also in schools, workplaces, and everyday family life. Although thera... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 12 2026Mental Health
IN THE ROOMS: A Memoir and Addiction-Recovery Guide Offers Honest, Insightful Path to Sobriety By MARY ALEXANDRA CEE – May 7, 2026 - A new resource for combatting substance addiction couldn’t be more timely. A seasoned therapist releases her powerful new book In the Rooms as a candid, compassionate resource fo... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Psilocybin Proves Promising Treatment for Excessive Cocaine Use AND IT’S FUN – May 8, 2026 - Psilocybin recipients had a higher percentage of cocaine-abstinent day. Psilocybin recipients had a greater likelihood of complete cocaine abstinence. CUD affects millions of people world... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026Psychedelics
The Gift of Getting Weirder With Age EVERYONE ONE DAY – May 1, 2026 - I recently came across “The Smallest of Joys,” the new book by Diane Shiffer, the 69-year-old TikTok star known as Your Chubby Vintage Nana. In it, she writes that weirdness isn’t “a ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionlife expectancyMay 12 2026Mental Health
USA Makes Devastating Cuts To The Addiction Science Defense Network MORE WILL DIE – May 6, 2026 - The Trump administration’s cuts to federal addiction programs are striking a blow to the U.S. economy, not just public health. Since January 2025, nearly two-thirds of the Substance Abus... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026RecoveryRehab
How Unhealthy Ultra-processed Foods are Marketed to Make Us Crave Them AND DO WE EVER – May 2, 2026 - Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70% of packaged food products on supermarket shelves, and even more in convenience stores. Our attraction to UPFs is no coincidence. UPF compa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionMay 12 2026
Celtics’ Star Chris Herren On The Dangers of Addiction VIDEO – NOTHING BUT NET – May 6, 2026 - The former Boston Celtics player visited Smith Academy to speak with students about the dangers of drug addiction. Imagine being or knowing someone dealing with drug addicti... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 12 2026
Female Celebrities Who Ditched Alcohol SOBER CELEBRITIES – May 5, 2026 - Staying sober in Hollywood is no easy feat, but a number of female celebrities have successfully kicked alcohol to the curb, and for many of them, it has greatly paid off. Abstaining... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 12 2026sobriety
Bill Clinton Visits Brooklyn Drug Rehab DID THEY SEARCH HIM? – May 7, 2026 - Former President Bill Clinton was the guest of honor at the groundbreaking of a new drug treatment residence in central Brooklyn, where the legacy of the War on Drugs hung over an... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyMay 12 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Legal Drug Can Cause Addiction In Days 7-OH – May 7, 2026 - Sold in some smoke shops, vape stores, and gas stations is raising major concerns among addiction specialists, who say the drug can trigger addiction within days.The substance is called 7-OH, sho... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 12 2026
Social Media as a Window Into Mental Health Struggles VIDEO – FACEBOOK IN THE MIRROR – May 6, 2026 - Common signs someone may be struggling with their mental health include changes in sleeping patterns, changes in eating habits, and extreme mood changes. On someone’s... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFacebookinternetMay 12 2026Mental HealthSmartphone Addiction
Quote of the Week – Carl Jung “Loneliness is not the absence of people around us, but the inability to express what truly matters within us.” – Carl Jung, 1875–1961 ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 12 2026quote of the week