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Robert Downey Jr.! Happy Birthday, Secrets to His Fitness at 58 Revealed

AGING WELL – April 4, 2023 - His age-defying physique has been a topic of interest for many years. On his special day, let's take a closer look at the practices that have helped him maintain his enviable physiqu... Read More...

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How ‘Quit Lit’ Helps Women on Their Sobriety Journeys

VIDEO – ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME – March 30, 2023 - “Quit Lit” is a new way women are finding support, with a new genre of self-help books helping to turn the page. VIDEO Click@ABCNews ... Read More...

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AA Group Booted Out of Meeting Space After 40 Years

TIME FOR THE SERENITY PRAYER? – March 22, 2023 - These Alcoholics Anonymous meetings help citizens of the community get and stay sober. Addiction is a huge problem in society and in our community. The Town of L... Read More...

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Newcomer Bella Hadid Has 5 Months

VIDEO – WISHING HER THE BEST – March 21, 2023 - Bella Hadid marks a new chapter in her sobriety journey as she celebrates 5 months sober from alcohol. Take a look! VIDEO Click@YouTube https://www.youtube.... Read More...

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Darryl Strawberry: Spiritual Outlaw

ANOTHER HOME RUN – March 14, 2023 - Though Darryl was extremely successful in his career, his personal life was plagued with addictions, abuse, divorces, cancer, jail time, and other issues. Darryl finally foun... Read More...

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Dr. Tracy Strawberry. Finding the Courage to Heal

AUDIO – DARRYL’S #1 FAN – March 16, 2023 - ...with requests to deliver her powerful messages of how to experience lasting change, re-inventing yourself, experiencing God in the most difficult of times, overcoming yo... Read More...

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Creating Emotional Sobriety Through Prayer

PASSOVER APRIL 5th FULL MOON – 2023 - In an act of heartfelt encouragement for my infertility, people often like to point out the connection between my story and Chana’s in the book of Samuel. They encourage me... Read More...

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Sobriety Advocates Propose Substance-Free Seating at Events

VIDEO – STIGMATIZING OURSELVES? – March 16, 2023 - Duke Rumley is the executive director of Sober A.F. Entertainment. “A.F. can stand for a lot of things. Sober A.F. can stand for sober and fun, it can stand for s... Read More...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Unveils Homelessness/Substance Abuse Ballot Initiative

CALIFORNIA DREAMING – March 19, 2023 - Newsom made the proposal during one of his final “state of the state” tour of cities across California at Alvarado Hospital, adjacent to San Diego State University, with s... Read More...

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Sean Daniels Stages Recovery, One Show at a Time

THE WHITE CHIP, NEVER AGAIN – March 14, 2023 - Since getting sober on Oct. 12, 2011, Daniels has not only been up front about the perils he encountered as an artist with substance use disorder—especially a high... Read More...

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She Founded ‘She Recovers’ To Help Women Recover

AUDIO – SHE’S GOTTA NOT HAVE IT – Feb. 21, 2023 - On February 21, 2023, Nickel launches her first book, She Recovers Every Day, a daily meditation book intended to support women in recovery. In addition to writing an... Read More...

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Rehab Scams Indigenous People

GREED CAN KILL – March 22, 2023 - Victims are told to sign papers to claim the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state Medicaid agency for low-income residents. Under AHCCCS’ American Indian Health ... Read More...

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Honolulu Treatment Facility Must Pay $451,989 in Back Wages

NO OVERTIME FOR YOU! – March 17. 2023 - Investigators found that the facility did not pay the affected employees overtime and minimum wages for all hours worked and failed to keep proper payroll records, all of which... Read More...

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Addiction Was The Downfall for ex-NBA player Chris Herren, and His Comeback is Giving Back

HE GETS THE ASSIST! – March 20, 2023 - Herren said the most common question he hears from students is, “How do I help someone that I care about?” “Kids are looking for some info. on how to intervene in someb... Read More...

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Lil Uzi Vert Says Sobriety Improved The Creative Process

PATIENCE IS ESSENTIAL – March 15, 2023 - Lil Uzi Vert is in a new phase of his life centered around sobriety. The 27-year-old says that his creative process during the making of Pink Tape was better as a result of th... Read More...

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Nebraskans Don’t Understand Use of Narcan

VIDEO – TEACH THEM FAST – March 17, 2023 - And only 10-20% know where to get Narcan. “It doesn’t require a hospital or a clinic,” Habecker said. Narcan is administered as a nasal spray and the state... Read More...

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How Perry Farrell Helped John Frusciante Get Off Heroin

VIDEO – LIFE SAVING ROCK HISTORY – March 12, 2023 - ‘Okay, let’s get you to the hospital right now.’ I had this bag of about an ounce of Persian heroin and about an ounce of cocaine, and I was just doing as much as ... Read More...

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Students Gather to Break the Stigma

LEARNING THE ART WAY – March 16, 2023 - All eyes were on performances of the UPJ Dance Ensemble, UPJ Theater Club and UPJ Black Action Society members in the Cambria Room of the Student Union. In the back of... Read More...

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Is Addiction a Choice? Big Questions with Gabor Maté

VIDEO – IS PIZZA? – Nov. 2022 - Over four decades of clinical experience, renowned physician and addiction expert Dr Gabor Maté has seen how health systems neglect the role that trauma exerts on our bodies and our mi... Read More...

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Former Addict Fosters Success Through Teen Challenge Program

VIDEO – HERO THROUGH AND THROUGH – March 9, 2024 - “The gentleman that I work with are living examples that there is life after addiction,” said Intake Coordinator Derek Dare. “It’s just nice to see the family and mo... Read More...

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Macklemore Inspiring Others In Sobriety

VIDEO – GREAT INTERVIEW – March 2, 2023 - Macklemore joins Elvis Duran and the Morning Show in studio to talk all about how his song ‘Thrift Shop’ changed his life, inspiring others in their sobriety journey as... Read More...

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Doctor Who Battled Addiction Helps Peers Do Same

DOCTOR FEELGOOD – March 14, 2023 - In his early years as a primary care doctor in Boston, addiction devoured Grinspoon’s practice and his life. He snorted oxycodone in his office, wrote fraudulent prescriptions... Read More...

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SOUL TRANSFORMATION with Dr. Selina Matthews Ph.D.

VIDEO – WOMEN MAKING SENSE – March 9, 2023 - Soul Transformation With Dr. Selina Matthews PhD. 52 views • Mar 9, 2023 • Soul Transformation With Dr. Selina Matthews PhD. TOPIC: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA & ITS ... Read More...

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Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Treatment Scams

ANOTHER PIPE DREAM? – March 10, 2023 - “Cheryl!” Both you and the patient are shocked by the harsh tone of your voice. There’s a pause where you both look down to the floor before you begin again, in a softer t... Read More...

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John Shinholser – Recovery Icon to Retire

AUDIO – PASSION & COMPASSION – March 12, 2023 - If the Iran hostage evacuation had not succeeded, John Shinholser‘s life might have been a lot different. At the age of 23, Shinholser was part of a unit stationed ... Read More...

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Overdose Prevention Sites Move Toward Expansion Remain in Legal Limbo

AUDIO – SAVE LIVES NOW – March 4, 2023 - They discussed how City Hall can support overdose prevention centers, which provide supervised injection of illicit substances along with a range of other services. Two of th... Read More...

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Sex, Sobriety and Rock ‘n’ Roll Artists Find Success in Recovery

AUDIO – WHEN SOBRIETY SOUNDS SO GOOD – March 6, 2023 - After hitting rock bottom — or as he said, “living rock bottom” — Murray realized the control substances had on him and how it could eventually end his life. He ... Read More...

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Department of Justice’s ‘Addiction Treatment Chain Charged in Health Care Fraud’

OFFICIAL CHARGES IN PRINT – March 3, 2023 - Michael Brier, 60, of Newton, MA, Mi Ok Bruining, 62, of Warwick, RI, and Recovery Connections Centers of America, Inc. (RCCA) are charged by criminal complaint with ... Read More...

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Chris Herren Helps Boston Marathoner Stay on Track with Sobriety

ONE SPEEDY STEP AT A TIME – March 6, 2023 - Herren is a former professional basketball player who’s been in long-term recovery from addiction since 2008. In 2011, he started the Herren Project, a national nonprofit o... Read More...

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Sober Restaurant Workers Unite

VIDEO – TIP YOUR SERVER – March 7, 2023 - “We have to take care of each other so that we can take care of everyone else,” Charlotte group leader and owner of Restaurant Constance chef Sam Diminich said. ... Read More...

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