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Tommy Lee was ‘drinking 2 gallons’ of vodka day

Lightweight –   October 3, 2020 - “She was like, ‘Baby, I don’t know, I don’t think I’ve ever even…

4 years ago

In Joe Biden’s response to attacks on Hunter Biden’s drug use, I saw my own father

WATCH – I see America – Oct. 1, 2020 - He was dishonorably discharged” — which he was not. “For…

4 years ago

Costa Mesa addiction treatment CEO faces federal charges

Arrested envelopment - Read List – Oct. 3, 2020 - The massive federal crackdown charges defendants with submitting more than…

4 years ago

Mac Davis, singer-songwriter dies at 78

He did it all – Sep. 30, 2020 - Mac Davis, a singer-songwriter who parlayed a string of hits for…

4 years ago

Lady Gaga and her mother offer advice for opening up about mental health to parents

WATCH – Family Values –   Sep. 22, 2020 - Gaga thanked her mother for her honesty and gave her…

4 years ago

Courage, Creativity & Celebration: Dr. Flowers & Robin French with Dr. Louise Stanger

WATCH – Listen to the Lions – Sep. 10, 2020 -  Introducing Dr. Louis Stanger Topic: Courage, Creativity, Communication &…

4 years ago

Delilah Montagu on Sobriety and Writing ‘Savage’ Songs About Her Girlfriend

Rising sober star –   Sep. 23, 2020 -  After finding her rhythm during lockdown with her mum and girlfriend…

4 years ago

Riz Ahmed Is Drummer Going Deaf

WATCH – I hear ya – Sep.24, 2020 - Lou finds him a sober living home for the deaf, where…

4 years ago

Role of Art Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Painting the town mellow – Sep. 24, 2020 - In a nutshell, art therapy helps patients express their emotions, improve…

4 years ago

Shadow Mountain Recovery Launching New Facility In Santa Fe

Open Spaces –   Sep. 24, 2020 - The Shadow Mountain Recovery facility in Santa Fe will be joining the…

4 years ago

Loretta Lynn cheers her granddaughter’s sobriety after addiction battle

WATCH – Songs that heal –   Sept. 2020 - This story is raw but it’s real,” writes Loretta. “I’m…

4 years ago

Mike “Racoon Eyes” Kinney: Sobriety as Native American

With Feeling – Sep. 25, 2020 - Kinney, who currently writes for the Richmond Standard, is among a growing number…

4 years ago

September is National Recovery Month

NBC picks THIS photo for RECOVERY month –   Sep. 25, 2020 - “Or maybe they have tried outpatient treatment…

4 years ago

Addiction Campuses Rebrands to Vertava Health

School days are over... –   Sep. 21, 2020 - In lieu of COVID-19, Vertava Health now offers virtual care…

4 years ago

Q&A with Rock ’n Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd

Stick with the Winners! – September 24, 2020 - Grateful for all his musical achievements, Ricky is fond of saying…

4 years ago

A Good Laugh Can Help People in Recovery

Rule 62 – Sep. 23, 2020 - These memes often pull from the language of 12-step-based programs, incorporating experiences and…

4 years ago

Rob Halford would like Gary Oldman to play him in biopic

Sid Vicious as Judas Priest –   Sept. 25, 2020 - In promotion of the novel, Halford recently took part…

4 years ago

New addiction program launched as emergency room visits rise

WATCH – Expanding Series and Hope –   Sep. 23, 2020 - “We’ve come a long way in Georgia since…

4 years ago

3 ways sobriety made me better advisor

Traditions –  Sep. 17, 2020 - People rarely, if ever, get sober alone. In sobriety and in business, being part…

4 years ago

‘The Centers’ CEO resigns in Ocala

Intriguing – Sept. 13, 2020 - “Along the way, through each and every one of those mergers and acquisitions, the…

4 years ago

Nikki Sixx talks recovery, sobriety

WATCH – Sixxed to the twelve steps –  Sept. 15, 2020 - But then again, there was a time when…

4 years ago

Sebastian Velasquez looks back on his journey to five years of sobriety

Local Hero – Sep. 17, 2020 - “In this profession, you have many temptations but being sober is part of…

4 years ago

Exploring science, addiction and the soul in ‘Transcendent Kingdom’

WATCH – Mind Blowing –  Sep. 15, 2020 - Belief can be tricky. Either you wholeheartedly believe in your faith…

4 years ago

$16.7 million grant awarded to reduce drug deaths

Sure, anything is possible – Sep. 18, 2020 - The state was awarded $16.7 million Friday to reduce drug-related deaths…

4 years ago

Common myths about addiction

Someone’s happy place – Sep. 16, 2020 - An addict or alcoholic must hit “rock bottom” if they are going…

4 years ago

Walk for Hope brings together those mourning deaths

Aren’t we all? –  Sep. 19, 2020 - As boys, Justin Reason had a knack for talking his younger brother,…

4 years ago

Finding and Maintaining Sobriety During COVID-19

Lionrock Recovery Rocks – Sep. 16, 2020 - National Online Recovery Day was created to bring widespread awareness to the…

4 years ago

Q&A with Dr. Jamie Marich

Stick with the Winners! September 17, 2020 - Dr. Jamie Marich (she/they) began her career as a humanitarian aid worker…

4 years ago

What Everyone Should Know About Teen Suicide Prevention

We can all help... September 18, 2020 - Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether suicide rates are already spiking…

4 years ago

Pittsburgh’s first sober pop-up bar, shares her story of recovery and self-care

Everything is Possible – Sep. 15, 2020 - “At first, I thought, ‘I got this,’” says Hilliard. “Shortly after, I…

4 years ago