Recovery Advocate

Q&A with comedian Alonzo Bodden

Stick with the Winners! – A regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences…

4 years ago

Biopic on Reporter Courtney Friel in the Works

Let’s Make a Friel –   Aug. 19, 2020  - “Our Inspire division champions stories that uphold the triumph of…

4 years ago

Robert Downey, Jr. – 32 Facts on The Comeback Kid

WATCH – One blockbuster at time – August 17, 2020 - No More Mr. Goody Two Shoes. When preparing for…

4 years ago

James Bransford, who steered himself and many others away from addiction, dies at 89

Obituary –   AUGUST 15, 2020 - “The nation lost a hero when John Lewis passed away, and our community…

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Q&A with Recovery 2.0’s Tommy Rosen

Stick with the Winners! – August 9, 2020 - Tommy Rosen is an internationally renowned yoga teacher and addiction recovery…

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Steve-O Duct-Tapes Himself to Billboard

Panoramic Putz –   August 13, 2020 - On his Instagram Story, he filmed himself atop the structure. “Hey, everybody.…

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Oakland’s Darren Waller is living proof you can beat addiction

One yard at a time – August 14, 2020 - “He’s a big inspiration to us,” said Raiders defensive back…

4 years ago

Duo helps people suffering from addiction

WATCH – Human interest story –   August 5, 2020 - “According to numbers I received from the 911 center,…

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Church conversion into addiction facility as residents protest

Doesn’t sound very Christian – August 7, 2020 - “So, to me, I see that there’s clear need in Millville…

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The Passing of Terence T. Gorski

OBITUARY for Pioneer – July 24, 2020 - He founded CENAPS (Center for Applied Sciences), a private firm that provides…

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Q&A with Courtney Friel

Stick with the Winners! – August 12, 2020 -  Courtney Friel has been a news anchor at KTLA-TV, the number…

4 years ago

Advocates in recovery make addiction services voting issue

The Power of the Ballot – August 11, 2020 - The group began its work in earnest in 2018, working…

4 years ago

Kelly Osbourne, “I Was Scared and Desperately Unhappy” In My Drug Addiction

Looking back, paying it forward –   August 7, 2020 - Today, Kelly recalled these days while sharing her support…

4 years ago

The Dynamics of Relapse: Cunning, Baffling and Predictable by Terence Gorski and Spero Alexio

Terrence Gorski died July 2. He will be missed! –   2020 - Conducting a Relapse Autopsy is Crucial So,…

4 years ago

Chasing the News … stone cold sober

Chasing the News ...stone cold sober Webinar hosted by William Cope Moyers“Maintaining sobriety in an era of uncertainty”A conversation discussing…

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Jamie Lee Curtis talks about her new podcast and her sobriety

WATCH – Trading Places – August 4, 2020 - Actress Jamie Lee Curtis has succeeded in many genres, from horror…

4 years ago

Mural honoring recovery nears installation

You gotta have heART – July 26, 2020 - “‘Now I see in color’ means now I’m able to live…

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Mother uses book to help others after the loss of her son

Interview with author –   July 27, 2020 - A: My new book, “Reclaiming My Life,” is a poignant and…

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Author and business owner recounts his journey to sobriety

LISTEN – Back from the dead –   July 31, 2020 - Following his coworker’s advice, Jason sought out the…

4 years ago

21 Proudly Sober Celebrities

Putting down the drink –   July 31, 2020 - People choose to stop drinking for a number of reasons…

4 years ago

Motorcycle club helps men maintain sobriety

Wheels Down –   July 28, 2020 - About three years ago, he decided he’d had enough. “One day, I…

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How laws protect people in recovery from discrimination

WATCH – Know your rights! – July 30, 2020 - “The idea that, quote, ‘it’s a lifestyle’ or a choice…

4 years ago

Elton John Celebrates 30 Years Sober

30 years of extra innings – July 30. 2020 - John also shared photos of a cake shaped like the…

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Moms who are also recovering alcoholics on getting through the pandemic, sober

WATCH – It ain’t easy – July 22, 2020 - The frustrations of home schooling her daughter while keeping up…

4 years ago

Death By Overdose or By Ventilator?

Making a Point –   July 24, 2020 - By Ryan Hampton. Before coronavirus, America already faced record numbers of…

4 years ago

Business News Update: Oregon Trail Recovery

A Family That Heals Together... –   July 26, 2020 - “When I was finally told prison or treatment, I…

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Black-Owned Rehab CEO Petitions on Behalf of Black Addicts

Full-court press – July 22, 2020 - With her petition, Young Williams’ goal is to bring attention to the disparities…

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Recovery Unplugged Addresses Addiction in Minority Communities

Drugs do not discriminate –   July 23, 2020 - In continued observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month,…

4 years ago

3,000 miles for addiction recovery

Walking the walk, coast to coast – July 19, 2020 - People celebrate milestones differently. My wife and I took…

4 years ago

Q&A with writer and podcaster, Laura Robbins

Stick with the Winners! – July 14 - Laura Robbins has been active for many years as a speaker and…

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