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San Francisco Launches ‘Living Proof’ Campaign to Encourage Addiction Treatment

VIDEO – CITY AS INTERVENTIONIST – NOV. 14, 2024 - The fentanyl crisis has redefined drug overdoses in a way…

4 days ago

More Layoffs at Addiction Recovery Care Cuts Nearly Quarter of its Workforce

86ed AGAIN? – NOV. 4, 2024 - Two previous rounds of employee cuts in September and October bring to 323…

2 weeks ago

Winners Foundation Marks 40-Years Helping Racetrack Workers Overcome Alcoholism & Addiction

BY A NOSE – Nov. 5, 2024 - Thoroughbred owner and recovering alcoholic Gino Roncelli has led the Santa Anita-based…

2 weeks ago

Unconventional Program Helps Pregnant Mothers Struggling With Addiction

VIDEO – WOMEN NEED CARE – Nov. 3, 2024 - In Minnesota, around 290-thousand people are in need of treatment…

2 weeks ago

Urgent Need for Addiction Treatment for Women Down Under

CARE & KINDNESS – Nov. 8, 2024 -  We discussed how women escaping domestic violence often turn to alcohol or…

2 weeks ago

Person of the Week: John West

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – John West has built an impressive career over the past 20 years in mental health…

2 weeks ago

Exploring The Life And Career Of Robert Downey Jr.: A Sober Hollywood Icon

A STAR IS REBORN – Oct. 27, 2024 - This comprehensive article aims to provide you with everything you need…

3 weeks ago

Addiction, Adoption, and Reconciliation

THE CYCLE OF LIFE – Oct. 30, 2024 - When my young friend Sebastian heard he had lost his biological…

3 weeks ago

Phish Raises $4 Million for Recovery Program

VIDEO – PLAYING IT FORWARD – Oct. 30, 2024 - Vermont jam band Phish was back on the stage in…

3 weeks ago

‘Serious Problems’ with Addiction Treatment in California

AUDIO – PROFITS BEFORE PEOPLE? – Oct. 25, 2025  - Big addiction treatment “campuses” aren’t allowed in residential neighborhoods without…

4 weeks ago

Orange County, CA Has Over 460 Treatment Facilities

VIDEO – JUNKIES LIVES MATTER – Oct. 25, 2024 - According to ChatGPT, Orange County, California, has a significant concentration…

4 weeks ago

‘Still Here’ by Sherri Lewis

THE COMEBACK KID – Oct. 2024 - I celebrated my 70th birthday this year, on April 12th! I was as…

4 weeks ago

Person of the Week: Louise Stanger

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – October29, 2024 - Dr. Louise Stanger LCSW, CDWF, CIP CILC is a preeminent clinician interventionist,…

4 weeks ago

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

NEXT SATURDAY OCT. 26 – Oct. 16, 2024 - If you have any old or unused prescriptions, there’s an opportunity…

1 month ago

Rehab Employee Accused of Sexual Assault

VIDEO ONLY – CROSS ROADS TRAVESTY – Oct. 17, 2024 - The patients assaulted are also blaming the center for…

1 month ago

Person of the Week: Jessica Gorton

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Oct. 22, 2024 - Jessica Gorton has worked in recovery on and off for 6…

1 month ago

The Benefits of Sober October

INTERESTING – Oct. 16, 2024 - WHOOP members who participated in the January Jumpstart Challenge Try Dry Plan last year…

1 month ago

Using Food To Nourish Those On The Recovery Journey

VIDEO – MORE THAN JUST DONUTS – Oct. 8, 2024 - Five years sober, Erica Owens is the food service…

1 month ago

Sober Witch Life’s First Recovery App for Witches

CLEAN SWEEP – Oct. 1, 2024 - Developed by Sunshine, a witch in recovery herself, this app brings together both…

2 months ago

The 10 Best Performances in Movies About Alcoholism and Addiction

VIDEOS – JANE FONDA – Sept. 23, 2024 - Many movies have portrayed alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, over the…

2 months ago

A Conversation With Dr. Howard Gluss

AUDIO – FREE THERAPY – Sept. 2024 - In this episode of the “Not All There” podcast, host Chad sits…

2 months ago

Brenda Jean’s Sober Living Struggling to Keep Facility Afloat

VIDEO – AN ANGEL WALKS AMONG US – Oct. 2, 2024 - Brenda Jean’s Sober Living was founded in 2015…

2 months ago

Person of the Week: William C. Moyers

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – William C. Moyers is a father, spouse, author, recovery advocate and employee of Hazelden Betty…

2 months ago

Leah’s Legacy Supports Women In Recovery

SAY HER NAME – Oct. 2, 2024 - Leah Renee Straley’s cause of death was listed as fentanyl poisoning. Her…

2 months ago

17th Annual Polo Match Raises Over $750,000 for Miriam’s House Los Angeles

FOR A VERY GOOD CAUSE – Oct. 2, 2024 - The 17th Annual Polo in the Palisades, held at the…

2 months ago

The Self-Love Recovery Podcast

VIDEO – LIVE AND LEARN –                            …

2 months ago

Person of the Week: TJ Woodward

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist…

2 months ago

When All Else Fails in the Battle Against Addiction, Florida Can Help

By Joe Considine, Marchman Act Attorney – Oct. 1, 2024 - “We had no idea…,” is a common lament among…

2 months ago

Walk of Hope and Remembrance

ALL TOGETHER NOW – Sept. 27, 2024 - “I am a person in long-term recovery. It is important for me…

2 months ago

Rehab Promoted ‘Nazi Sympathizers’ to Management

AUDIO – UNBELIEVABLE – Sept. 23, 2024 - Seven current and former employees are suing a California rehab center, as…

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