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Drug Treatment Clinic Owner Sentenced for Meth Trafficking

WHOOPS! –    Jan. 11, 2023 - After his arrest, Robinson told investigators that he sold methamphetamine in ounce or…

1 year ago

Erin’s Light Gives Hope For Those With Addiction

GOOD COP, BETTER COP –    Jan. 10, 2023 - The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) and members…

1 year ago

Insights on Neural Mechanisms Underlying Cocaine Addiction

MAD SCIENCE –  Jan. 11, 2023 - Compulsive drug addiction is characterized by persistent drug use regardless of negative consequences…

1 year ago

Sobriety is About More Than Extending Your Life

QUALITY NOT QUANTITY –    Jan. 13, 2023 - I’m a recovering alcoholic, and I lost my father to alcoholic…

1 year ago

National Survey on Drug Use and Health Detailing Mental Illness and Substance Use Levels

YEP, MANY PEOPLE ARE MESSED UP –    Jan. 4, 2023 - Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

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Woman Who Beat Addiction Launches Support Group

VIDEO – EACH ONE TEACH ONE –    Jan. 1, 2023 -  The New Year often means a new start…

1 year ago

Hospitals Use Storytelling to Reduce Stigma Toward Addicts

ONCE UPON A TIME... –  Jan. 6, 2023 - The power of story to eliminate stigma! Smith’s negative experiences in…

1 year ago

Integrative Life Network Expands into New Mexico with Acquisition of Shadow Mountain Recovery Centers

ALL THE RIGHT MOVES –  Jan. 3, 2023 - Nashville, Tennessee-based Integrative Life Network gains a new state market through…

1 year ago

Too Much Pleasure Can Lead to Addiction

AUDIO – ADDICTED TO PODCASTS –    Jan. 6, 2023 - Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explains when too…

1 year ago

Revealing Interview with Mary Beth O’Connor

REAL LIFE DICHOTOMY – By Felicia Naoum Mary Beth O'Connor has a unique story, one that bridges the gap between…

1 year ago

Can Insomnia Medications Stop Addictions?

IN YOUR DREAMS –    Jan. 3, 2023 - An article recently published in the journal Biological Psychiatry discusses the…

1 year ago

Meet 25 Heroes Saving Lives Amid the Overdose Crisis

VIDEO – POLICIES MATTER! –  Jan. 5, 2023 - “What we need to see happen is continued physician prescribing of…

1 year ago

Dr. Gabor Maté: Who Gets Sick, and How to Prevent it

VIDEO – AT IT AGAIN –    Nov. 2022 - Dr. Gabor Maté (addiction, stress, and childhood development speaker &…

1 year ago

Resolving Addiction In the New Year

A NEW OPPORTUNITY –  Dec. 27, 2022 - Joe says trust is fundamental which is why people are able to…

1 year ago

It’s Official: Alcohol Isn’t Cool Anymore, Resulting in Sober New Year’s Eve Ball Drop?

HAPPY NEW AND SAFER NEW YEAR’S –  Dec. 28, 2022 - Millie Gooch, the founder of Sober Girl Society, told…

1 year ago

Self-Determination is Key to Quitting Drug Addiction

TO EACH HIS OWN –    Dec. 29, 2022 - Pointing out that rehabilitation centres are ashrams to free the…

1 year ago

The Five Things You Should Never Say to an Alcoholic

THERE’S A SALE AT BEVMO –  Dec. 29, 2022 - As you help, you should also choose your words carefully…

1 year ago

Minister Releases Documentary About Overcoming Alcoholism

VIDEO – MAKE MORE MOVIES –  Dec. 31, 2022 - In 1999, Stricklin said he had a near death experience…

1 year ago

Sir Anthony Hopkins Reflects On 47 Years of Sobriety

VIDEO – THE PUBS WERE NOT HAPPY –  Dec. 30, 2022 -  ‘You young people, don’t give up, just keep…

1 year ago

Zen and the Art of Whatever Works

TAOISM LIVES –  Dec. 30, 2022 - Rather than focus on addiction, topics in meetings instead focus on trauma healing,…

1 year ago

What Happens When You Don’t Drink For 31 Days

VIDEO – YOU DRIVE MORE –  Dec. 29, 2022 - If you’re hoping to get into shape, improve your mindset…

1 year ago

Woman Turns Recovery Journey Into Literary Career

VIDEO – PUBLISH AND LIVE –  Dec. 19, 2022 - “Writing is my therapy,” she says. “If you’re new to…

1 year ago

2 Men Break Into Sober House While Intoxicated

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT –  Dec. 19, 2022 - After the argument, Williams passed out on the facility’s couch and…

1 year ago

Addiction Clinic to Motivate Patients With Financial Rewards

WORTH EVERY DOLLAR –    Dec. 20, 2022 - The Kalispell clinic is allowed to use $300,000 of their grant…

1 year ago

Brooke Shields and her leading man Christopher Atkins Chat Nudity on Set and Sobriety Journey

VIDEO – WHAT A LIFE –  Dec. 20, 2022 - Shields - who had a body double for nude scenes…

1 year ago

TikTok Influencer Who Fought Drink and Drug Demons Determined to Help Other Addicts

SHE GOT GAME –  Dec. 23, 2022 - “I became an alcoholic in my late teens and early 20s and…

1 year ago

Pooja Bhatt Celebrates Six Years Of Sobriety

PROUD AS PAPADAM –    Dec. 23, 2022 - Pooja Bhatt recently also celebrated 31 years of Sadak with a…

1 year ago

Book Says Use Cooking to Cope With Addiction

FRY – NOT GET FRIED –  Dec. 22, 2022 - “When women are substance abusers or alcoholics, you lose not…

1 year ago

Rehab CEO Comes Under Intense Questioning

VIDEO – SO GUILTY –    Dec. 22, 2022 - The business conduct of addiction rehabilitation facilities was under the…

1 year ago

Holly Ramsay Celebrates 2 Years Sober After Hitting ‘Rock Bottom’

COOKING UP LOVE –    Dec. 2022 - “Today marks two years since I last had alcohol,” Ramsay wrote on…

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