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Stepping On It A Little, Ed Begley Jr. Tells His Tale In The Temple of Tranquility

A STAR IS ON – Oct. 16, 2023 - Before unearthing some hilarious and poignant stories of Hollywood icons and Hollywood excesses, Ed Begley Jr. took a deep breath in front of an assembled crowd of family, friends, fans... Read More...

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Joe Walsh Talks Sobriety

HE KNOWS FROM WHENCE HE SPEAKS – Nov. 4, 2023 - Though the rocker, known for his shredding guitar chops and wry sense of humor, has been known for his work in various lineups over the years, ( like the Eagles,... Read More...

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Massive Addiction Resource List Developed by Doctors Released

GREAT LISTINGS – Nov. 2, 2023 - American Psychiatric Association The American Psychiatric Association, founded in 1844, is the oldest medical association in the country. The APA is also the largest psyc... Read More...

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Man Who Inspired Washington Treatment Law Fleas to Oregon

VIDEO – WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE... – Nov. 1, 2023 - Treatment, Ricky said, had saved his life, and other people should have that chance — even if they’re reluctant to accept it at first. Ricky had been sober fro... Read More...

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Should Oregon Allow Forced Addiction Treatment?

VIDEO – ATTRACTION NOT COERCION? – Nov. 2, 2023 - Washington passed “Ricky’s Law” in 2016, which allows for someone with a serious substance abuse disorder to be involuntarily committed to inpatient care. But Orego... Read More...

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Program Encourages Drug Treatment Over Arrest is a Success

VIDEO – TREAT DON’T COMMIT – Oct. 23, 2023 - Branch was arrested last summer on drug possession charges. When she was taken to a police station, she was offered the option to have her charges dropped if she agreed to... Read More...

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How To Support Employees Overcoming Addiction

AUDIO – WITH A PROFESSIONAL – Oct. 19, 2023 - The first key step is to educate yourself and management on all aspects of addiction and recovery. Increasing understanding through training reduces stigma and equips m... Read More...

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Why is Treatment an Essential Step in the Addiction Recovery?

SURRENDER TO WIN – Oct. 15, 2023 - Addiction treatment offers many benefits that are pivotal in the recovery process. First and foremost, recovery provides a structured and supportive environment that helps individua... Read More...

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Telehealth May Improve Access for Opioid Addicts

GIVE UP LINES ONLINE – Oct. 18, 2023 - In Kentucky, 48% of those who started buprenorphine treatment via telehealth remained in treatment for 90 continuous days, compared to 44% of those who started treatment in non-... Read More...

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Arts Program Helps Addiction Recovery

VIDEO – ART HEALS ALL – Oct. 19, 2023 - “We got to look at each other like we’re human. We’re actually just people trying to do the right thing,” Haye said. Janet Osborn is an art therapist who helps with th... Read More...

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Couple with Deep Love for New England Patriots, Helps People Recover from Addiction

VIDEO – TEAM WORK MATTERS – Oct. 6, 2023 - Joanne and Lenny Hensas have a deep love for the New England Patriots, but nothing matches their fight to help people recovering from addiction. Around the Patriots, th... Read More...

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TEDx Speaker Inspires with Story of Recovery

VIDEO – FROM A BOTTOM TO THE TOP – Oct. 6, 2023 - November 6, 2015 was one of the lowest points in Gunton’s life. “I shot up. I thought it was bunk. I didn’t feel anything. And then I remember starting to drive ... Read More...

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In Person – REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium

FILM LOVERS ONLY – Oct. 2023 - After each film, the filmmaker will perform a question-and-answer session or a clinician will do a mini-interactive process group with audience members. There will be engagement with th... Read More...

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Admissions Forced on Hold at Addiction Facility

WARNING – Oct. 10, 2023 - Collectively, RCM is licensed to operate 163 beds for men and women with substance use disorders. Its existing services in western Montana are certified by the state as 3.5 level faci... Read More...

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Tony Hawk talks 20 Years of Sobriety with Andrew Reynolds

VIDEO – EVERYONE CAN LEARN – Oct. 10, 2023 - Andrew says he was done talking, on any podcast or interview platform, unless Tony hit him up to do anything. Check it out. It’s kinda funny watching this on Youtube as ... Read More...

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Bikers Against Addiction

NOT RIDING HIGH – Oct. 11, 2023 - Since 2016, Bikers Against Addiction has been on a mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by addiction, particularly the children of parents in recovery. ... Read More...

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Recovery Reinvented Sheds Light on Addiction

LISTEN UP – Oct. 6, 2023 - She also spoke on the importance of meeting patients where they are. A majority of incarcerated individuals also struggle with addiction. She said correctional facilities are also ad... Read More...

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Before there was ZOOM There was IntheroomsRooms.com

VISIONARIES – Oct. 4, 2023 - Ron says, “Fifteen years ago we were told by all the experts and advisors that a site like InTheRooms.com would not work. They said we would never reach 10,000 members and people w... Read More...

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Rock 4 Recovery Fundraiser

VIDEO – MUSIC HEALS – Sept. 28, 2023 - The money raised will help those struggling with addiction and is sponsored by LRADAC. It’s a substance free event. WATCH@WLTX ... Read More...

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To the Temple of Tranquility…And Step On It!

BOOK REVIEW – Oct. 3, 2023 - Begley seems to have known everyone in Hollywood, from Jack Nicholson and Marlon Brando to Bill and Hillary Clinton and iconic Los Angeles artist Ed Ruscha. He met his first wife w... Read More...

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Governor and First Lady Highlight Progress at Recovery Reinvented

IT HAPPENS TO ANY OF US – Oct. 5, 2023 - “Recovery is a gift. It’s a gift that has lasting impact and acts as a force multiplier for people who are surrounded by a person who finds recovery,” the governor said... Read More...

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Actress Jodie Sweetin Celebrates Recovery From the Heart

QUALITY NOT QUANTITY – Oct. 6, 2023 - “The freedom, gratitude and grace that I found in being able to forgive myself for not being able to get sober because, ‘I’m a mom now.’ … I then found for so many other places i... Read More...

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A.A.’s Step 10: A Way of Life

...WHEN WE WERE WRONG... – Oct. 5, 2023 - Character defects such as impatience, irritability, avoidance, blaming, etc., are never fully abolished, especially when we are “hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.” Humans alwa... Read More...

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Sober Homes Promised Shelter But Some Delivered Fraud

CRIMES OF GREED – Sept. 18, 2023 - Officials assert the schemes may have cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, while sparking wide-reaching fraud investigations, dozens of indictments, and an overhaul of bi... Read More...

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Social media Used to Reunite Native Americans with Those Caught Up in Fake Sober Homes

AUDIO – TRAVESTY – Sept. 15, 2023 - For months, fraudulent sober living homes have been targeting tribal reservations across the western U.S., including the Navajo Nation and White Mountain Apache Tribe, coercing vul... Read More...

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6 Traits That Will Help You Thrive as a Counselor

YOU HAVE MONEY ALREADY – Sept. 29, 2023 - Flexibility An effective counselor possesses the ability to adapt their worldview and has a profound comprehension of multicultural issues within therapeutic sett... Read More...

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Addiction Treatment Clinic on Wheels

ON THE ROAD...TO RECOVERY – Sept. 15, 2023 - When asked why Addiction Treatment Services opted to add mobile unit services outside of the main hub in Traverse City, she said “it’s needed.” “People struggle ... Read More...

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Testimonies Signal Strength of Recovery

VIDEO – TELLING IT LIKE IT IS and WAS – Sept. 29, 2023 - Mountain Comprehensive Care hosted its second ‘Recovery Rally’ with community partners. The rally gives those battling addiction access to resources and a... Read More...

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Addiction’s Common Ground: A Universal Brain Circuit Revealed

IT’S COMPLICATED – Sept. 25, 2023 - One limitation to the study is because the data came from previous studies and the findings are correlative, the authors could not conclude causation. Stubbs also noted ther... Read More...

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Inside the Country’s First EVER Sober House for Women

VIDEO – FRIENDLY HOUSE – Sept. 29, 2023 - September is ‘National Recovery Month’ so California Live’s Lawrence Zarian visits L.A.’s ‘Friendly House,’ a recovery facility helping women treat substance & alcohol ab... Read More...

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