Efforts to Authorize Billions to Combat Substance Use Disorder MONEY CAN HELP – June 25, 2026 - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Ag-FDA Subcommittee, and M... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Esperanza en Escalante Helps Veterans Battling Addiction VIDEO – GOD BLESS AMERICA – June 25, 2026 - Esperanza’s Homes for Heroes Substance Use Program has been up and running for nearly a year and is already helping dozens of veterans recover in the community. The program... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Cocaine was easier to get than building supplies’ WHO NEEDS A BUILDING? – June 28, 2026 - Michael Nicholson started taking the drug “years ago,” saying it “went hand-in-hand with weekends, partying, football and alcohol”. As his personal struggles mounted, includin... Read More...Addiction RecoveryArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Alysse Bryson STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 30, 2026 - Alysse Bryson is a strong woman in long-term recovery, an innovative media maven, marketing guru, public speaker, and gal about town. With her humorous outlook on life and fi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewNews BoxesRecovery Advocate
Researcher Wins $5.6M Avant Garde Award to Prevent HIV & Hep C & Overdosing WE NEED MORE OF HER – June 23, 2026 - “This project will combine community perspectives with cutting-edge AI tools to help health departments better understand local needs, allocate resources more effectively and ult... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured ArticlesOverdoseRecoveryRecovery Advocate
How do recovery community centers support people in recovery over time? LOVE AND PATIENCE – June 15, 2026 - When people leave treatment or otherwise try to start recovery, it’s a very difficult and daunting process. There are huge differences between individuals in the amount of support ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 23 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
$700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness & Addiction & Homelessness GOOD NEWS! – June 17, 2026 - “Every community deserves access to effective behavioral health services that help people prevent addiction, achieve recovery, address mental health challenges, and respond to crises,” sa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 23 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Mayor Says Sobriety Won’t Be Required at New Homeless Shelter THANK GOD – June 9, 2026 - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said residents entering a new homeless shelter community in the city’s Interbay neighborhood will not be required to be sober, a policy she defended as part of th... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionhomelessJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Tribal Members Ride with Message of Faith and Sobriety GALLOPING TO HEALTH – June 10, 2026 - People were gathering on a tribal reservation on Wednesday with a message they hope will help other people overcome addiction. Once they arrived, people were invited to hear stor... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person One Year Sober Shows Garden That Helped Get Them There SEED TO FLOWER – June 12, 2026 - Recovery looks different for everyone, but positive, hands-on activities such as gardening can play an important role in the process. Gardening provides routine, encourages t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Strongman Attempts World Record to Raise Money for Recovery Home VIDEO – BREAKING A SWEAT – June 11, 2026 - Butte strongman Ray Hibnes attempts to lift over 96,000 pounds in one hour Saturday to raise money for a new addiction recovery home. WATCH https://www.youtube... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Person of the Week: Vicki Abelson STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 16, 2026 - Bestselling author, actress, producer, and talk show host, Vicki Abelson, thrice appeared on Saturday Night Live, co-starred in a pilot for Comedy Central, and went mano a ma... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
TRIBUTE to IN THE ROOMS Co-FOUNDER – KENNY POMERANCE – The man with a plan VIDEO – GRATITUDE – June 4, 2026 - Thanks Kenny. God bless you and your family thanks for all you’ve done for all of us! ... Thanks Roy for a great interview with Kenny. I got sober in 2012 & one of my avenues o... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 09 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Addiction Recovery Care Founder Tim Robinson INDICTED in Federal Court SHREWD, SMART and GUILTY? – June 5, 2026 - The June 4 indictment charges Robinson with attempting to resell millions of dollars worth of tax credits. Robinson “knowingly, and with intent to defraud, devised and inten... Read More...Addiction RecoveryDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 09 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Leonard Lee Buschel STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 9, 2026 - Mr. Buschel is Philadelphia native and now a happy Angeleno. He is a California Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with years of experience working with addicts struggling wi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewJune 09 2026Leonard BuschelPhiladelphiaRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Eric Zimmer’s Recovery Journey and His New Book AUDIO – A MEANINGFUL LIFE – June 1, 2026 - In 1994, Eric Zimmer walked through the doors of Maryhaven, an addiction treatment center in central Ohio, as a client seeking help for heroin addiction. Today, he is an aut... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 09 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Prediction Markets Are Learning From the Addiction Industry AUDIO – BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW THIS – June 4, 2026 - If you believe the multibillion-dollar firms behind “prediction markets” and the individuals who are handsomely paid to promote them, two things are absolutely clear:... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 09 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Ministry Helping Former Inmates Find Redemption DOING GOD’S WORK – May 29, 2026 - After spending more than two decades trapped in drugs and incarceration, Spivey is using his past to help others find what he calls “true freedom.” Spivey is the founder and CEO of O... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 02 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateUncategorized
Turning Grief into a Lifeline for Thousands BEING OF SERVICE – May 29, 2026 - Points of Light is proud to share the following uplifting and inspiring story. However, we acknowledge that portions of this story may be difficult for some readers. We encourage you... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionfentanylJune 02 2026OverdoseRecovery Advocate
The Recovery Community on Dewey Avenue MUSCLES IN SOBRIETY – May 2, 2026 - Time ticks down to the end of the minute-long session as the class works out through eight different stations during their Cardio Crew class at ROCovery Fitness on Dewey Ave. Class... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 02 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Person of the Week: Renee Baribeau STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 19, 2026 - Renee Baribeau is an Award Winning Hay House author of Winds of Spirit: Ancient Wisdom Tools for Navigating Relationships, Health, and the Divine. She is a wind whistler, soul... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewJune 02 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
How Personalized Recovery Plans For Black Americans Help With Long-Term Sobriety AND EVERYONE ELSE TOO – May 21, 2026 - For Black American recovering addicts, their cultural relevance carries a lot of extra weight. Some programs hire Black counselors, partner with faith leaders, and also acknowle... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 26 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocatesobriety
Person of the Week: Hunny Powell STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 26, 2026 - My name is Hunny Powell. I love romance and value mutual respect from all humans. I am a native of San Francisco, a true 70’s flower child. The diversity of my environment aff... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewMay 26 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Recovery Centers of America Agreed to Pay $2 Million to Resolve Allegations THEN AND NOW – Dec. 10, 2025 - US Attorney David Metcalf announced today that Recovery Centers of America (RCA) has agreed to pay $1,000,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to comply with provisions of th... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 19 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
140 Indicted in Massive Sober Living House Scheme VIDEO – REAL LIVE VILLAINS – May 14, 2026 - Arizona officials are investigating a massive sober living fraud scheme that stole billions in taxpayer dollars and targeted vulnerable Native Americans. Attorney General K... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 19 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Adult Drug Treatment Court Graduation Ceremony ALL WINNERS – May 15, 2026 - Participants enter guilty pleas and their sentencings are postponed for an intensive supervisory program lasting a minimum of sixteen months. Upon graduation, participants are placed on a... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 19 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Judith Orloff STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 19, 2026 - Judith Orloff, MD is a psychiatrist, an empath and a champion of highly sensitive people. She is known as the Godmother of the Empath Movement. Dr. Orloff is a New York Times ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewMay 19 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
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
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
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