A Voice for the Ages SHE HAD TO HAVE IT – Feb. 16, 2026 - Long-term HIV survivor Sherri Lewis, 71, recounts the journey of a lifetime—from Top 40 pop singer to wise storyteller. I am now 71. I’m in disbelief and proud to have made it ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRecovery Advocate
How Humankind’s 10 Million Year Affair with Booze Might End THINGS CHANGE – Dec. 2025 - By gatecrashing our brains, alcohol has shaped human history, from our ancestors’ descent from the trees to the formation of modern cities. Yet because it brings misery and sickness as wel... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecovery Advocatesobriety
How Peer Advocates Help Recovery VIDEO – ONE HAND, ONE HEART – Jan. 28, 2026 - This month, the CBS6 Together for a Better Tomorrow series is focusing on addiction and its impact on individuals and families. As part of that effort, CBS6 spoke with Da... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Angelica Capital Trust Lays Claim to Addiction Recovery Care’s $8 Million Loan CORRUPTION DU JOUR – Jan. 29, 2026 - A federal lawsuit accusing Addiction Recovery Care, or ARC, Kentucky’s largest treatment provider, of defaulting on an $8 million loan has a new twist. Just two and a half weeks a... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Why Do Academics Often Dismiss 12-Step Recovery? IT DOESN’T TAKE A GENIUS – Jan. 29, 2026 - In my 25 years as an academic psychologist, I witnessed negative attitudes toward 12-step programs many times. During informal conversations, at scientific conferences, and ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Death of an Addict: Resurrection of a Man Paperback – Jan. 13, 2026 BOOK RECOMMENDATION – Jan. 13, 2026 - Death of an Addict reveals the personal journey of Tio “Mr. CeaseFire” Hardiman’s life and the struggles he endured as a child who grew up in a dysfunctional family and eventuall... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
NamaStay Sober Makes Yoga Accessible to People in Recovery VIDEO – STRETCH FOR LIFE – Jan. 29, 2026 - Tim Kelleher, founder of Boston Yoga Union, recently led a yoga class for staff and students from NamaStay Sober. During closing postures, he compared the Yoga Sutras, th... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Brian Delate STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Feb. 17, 2026 - Brian Delate has been in continual recovery since 1988. He served as a decorated non commissioned officer in the Vietnam War, and has had a rewarding career in theatre, film ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewNews BoxesRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Maia Campbell Celebrates 6 Years of Sobriety and Growth SUCCESS STORY – Feb. 4, 2026 - Actress Maia Campbell has seen her struggles and triumphs well-documented over the last several years. On the latest episode of the “85 South Show,” the “In The House” actress revealed ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured ArticlesRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Rethinking Drug Policy Through a Public Health Lens LEGALIZE ALL OF THEM – Jan. 29, 2026 - These lived realities reveal substance use; whether cigarettes, alcohol, or illegal drugs as a response to trauma, exhaustion, or exclusion. Yet our legal framework continues to... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSlider
Recovering Catholics Find Freedom in Surrender STEP ONE – Feb. 5, 2026 - David wanted to convey a message of hope. “Most people when they’re faced with an addiction whether it’s a big one — you know alcohol, drugs, lust, gambling, whatever — get to a point where ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSlider
Luxury Themed Sober Living Apartments Across the US ANY VACANCIES? – Jan. 6, 2026 - Sober Apartments of America (SAA) today announced the launch of its premium sober living communities, introducing a new standard in recovery housing designed specifically for young pro... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
District Attorney’s Program Graduates Three Ex-Addicts A GOOD MAN – Jan. 21, 2026 - District Attorney Ricky Babin announced in a news release that the individuals have been recognized for their successful completion of the program, which was implemented in 2019 to addres... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Nurses’ Fear of Discipline Keeps Them From Seeking Addiction Treatment IRONY – Jan. 22, 2026 - Courtney Robinson credits Greg Gardner, a peer recovery coach with the Georgia Council for Recovery, with helping her decide to get treatment for her alcohol addiction despite her fears ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 10 2026interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Recovery Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Shift from Incarceration to Treatment AUDIO – IT’S AN ILLNESS NOT A CRIME – Jan. 23, 2026 - “Recovery starts with keeping people alive long enough to get help,” Nelson said. As lawmakers prepare to make those funding decisions, they are also considering ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionFeb 10 2026interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Woman Breaks Cycle of Addiction Through Faith THROUGH PRAYER and MEDITATION – Jan. 23, 2026 - Buhr said her childhood was shaped by loneliness. In her adolescence, she said she was pulled into methamphetamine addiction by a close family member and also suffered ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Society Has Many Failures in Addiction Treatment HE SHOULD KNOW – Jan. 25, 2026 - By David Stern - Addiction is an overwhelming problem. About 20% of the US population suffers from addiction to drugs/alcohol. Unfortunately, only 10-20% of those are receiving treatm... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 10 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Psychologist Says Government Ignored 20 Years of Addiction Research VIDEO – TRUTH LOSES – Jan. 16, 2026 - A B.C. psychologist who led a major study into addiction and criminality is speaking out now that the government is shutting down its decriminalization experiment. Health Mini... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Hospitality Pros Navigate Recovery BOB APPETITE – Jan. 19, 2026 - Drinking and the service industry have long been tightly linked — a reward after a double shift, a ritual woven into late nights and a balm that cements relationships. For many, consumi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Like Turning on a Light in a Dark Room’: Recovery Begins Behind Bars AUDIO – WHAT A WAY TO GO – Jan. 19, 2026 - Imagine the Grinch as a porch pirate, stealing to feed a drug habit. After he’s shunned by fellow thieves, he has a change of heart and returns one of the stolen packages. A... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Addiction: A Disease Both Like and Unlike Many Others IT IS AND IT ISN’T – Jan, 20, 2026 - Mental health experts are nearly unanimous in endorsing the disease model of addiction. Alcoholism (now alcohol use disorder) was declared a disease in 1956 by the American Medica... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 03 2026Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery Advocate
From Addiction to Inspiration: Woman’s Vision Changed Lives of Female Addicts VIDEO – INSPIRATION MATTERS – Jan. 19, 2026 - “I went on a 12 day cocaine, alcohol, ecstasy, marijuana binge from New Year’s Eve to January 12th in Atlanta. I just started feeling like my heart was pounding out of my... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: David Marciano STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Feb. 3, 2026 - David Marciano (66) was born and raised in Newark, N.J. Attended Seton Hall Prep and Essex Catholic. Graduated from Northeastern University in Boston. Worked in the Entertainm... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026InterviewRecoveryRecovery Advocate
How Catholics Influenced AA – and AA Influences Catholics DIVINE INTERVENTION – Jan. 17, 2026 - Jan. 24 marked 55 years since the death of Bill Wilson, who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous along with Bob Smith. AA is firmly established in the culture’s imagination, particula... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Why Giving Up Alcohol Leaves Women More Burned Out STUDY IS SEXIST? – Jan. 19, 2026 - We now have the research to confirm that sobriety isn’t just transforming your tipple of choice, but your thirst for life. According to the government’s latest Health Survey for Eng... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 03 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocatesobriety
7 Country Songs About Giving Up Drinking VIDEO – BOOTS NOT REQUIRED – Jan. 15, 2026 - January can be a powerful time to reflect on how drinking fits into your life. For country fans, that reflection hits even deeper. This genre has always told the truth abo... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJan 27 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocatesobriety
The Warning Signs of Addiction, Alcoholism and Substance Misuse ALWAYS LATE – Jan. 13, 2026 - In a world full of temptations, it’s possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it’s not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there’... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJan 27 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project INNOCENTS BEHIND BARS – Jan. 13, 2026 - In this episode we hear the stories of people incarcerated with substance use disorder. An estimated 65% of the US prison population has a substance addiction, according to the... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionJan 27 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
For those with Addiction – going into and out of prison can be a minefield AUDIO – NOT ALL BARS ARE BAD – Jan. 16, 2026 - Spencer’s patient at the clinic that day in August was a woman who asked that NPR use only her first initial, H., because she criticized the Alaska Department of Correct... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJan 27 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Las Vegas Program Celebrates 80 Graduates Overcoming Homelessness and Addiction VIDEO – ALL HEROES – Jan. 17, 2026 - (Brent Nowak, a representative from Shine A Light) Eighty individuals celebrated a significant milestone in Las Vegas as they graduated from the Shine A Light organization’s 18-mo... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionhomelessJan 27 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab