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Chris Therien’s New Book Chronicles Alcoholism And Sobriety

THE ULTIMATE HAT TRICK – Dec. 10, 2022 - In Philadelphia Flyers orange and black, defenseman Chris Therien cut an imposing figure on the ice, a stalwart physical presence for over a decade in the NHL.&nb... Read More...

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Hunter Biden’s Recovery Should Be Acknowledged

STILL ANONYMOUS? – Nov. 28, 2022 - In an otherwise excellent article about pending House GOP probes into the administration, the entire description of Hunter Biden consisted of his “long history of drug use and... Read More...

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Addiction and Stigmatizing Language

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME STILL HAS THORNS – Nov. 29, 2022 - When our clients use these words to identify themselves or their behaviors, we typically pause the conversation to explore what they mean becau... Read More...

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Their children struggled with addiction. Now, they’re fighting against the war on drugs

NIXON WAS GUILTY – Nov. 22, 2022 - Both strongly advocate for a more rational approach to how we treat substance use in the U.S. “To throw money at going after the supply side and building up criminal... Read More...

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Hilary Phelps Shares Her Effort to Help Others

VIDEO – HELP EVERYONE MORE – Nov. 29, 2022 - From the moment I started drinking, I was a blackout drinker, which means I would drink until I would forget and wake up the next morning, not know what happened, no... Read More...

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We Can’t Overlook Substance Abuse Among Seniors

BOOMERS MATTER – Dec. 2, 2022 - Most people don’t think about grandma or grandpa having an addiction problem. Most of the concern and lament over the SUD epidemic centers around young people and lives lost “too... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr. on Addiction: “It took me 20 years to become a person again.”

BOYS TO MEN – Nov. 30, 2022 - Robert was aware of what his father was doing from a very young age and explained: “I always knew what was going on in that basement”. He started using when he was ... Read More...

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Fifteen Years of Insanity’: How Robert Downey Jr. Made Peace With His Maverick Father

VIDEO – GOD LOVES DOCUMENTARIES – Nov. 29, 2022 - In his father’s underground western Greaser’s Palace, a seven-year-old Robert Downey Jr plays, in his own words, “a boy who got his neck slit by God”. This, per... Read More...

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Holidays Can Be Challenging for Alcoholics In Recovery

MORE TIME FOR THE SERENITY PRAYER – Dec. 3, 2022 - Linda said the purpose of all meetings is for members to share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may solve their common proble... Read More...

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How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle

Hospice Hustle – Dec. 5, 2022 - At AseraCare, a national chain where Marsha Farmer worked, she solicited recruits regardless of whether they were near death. She canvassed birthday parties at housing projects a... Read More...

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Drew Barrymore on the ‘Awful Cycle’ before giving up Alcohol

SHE HAD TO HAVE IT – Nov. 21, 2022 - “One of the bravest things you can do,” she writes, “is slay those dragons and finally change an awful cycle in which you’ve found yourself stuck. For me, it was to s... Read More...

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Glenn Hughes Celebrates 25 Years Of Sobriety

IT GETS BETTER AND BETTER – Nov. 23, 2022 - Asked if he went to rehab for alcohol abuse or if he just quit cold turkey, Hughes said: “I did . Let’s just say I had one too many cocktails on Christmas Day ... Read More...

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Leslie Jordan Honored at ‘Love. Light. Leslie.’ Memorial: ‘You Made Millions of People Happy’

VIDEO – MISSED BY MILLIONS – Nov. 21, 2022 - Sordid Lives writer Del Shores emceed the event, echoing that thought as he reflected on a decades-long friendship with Jordan. “I loved seeing the fame,” Shores ... Read More...

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Jean Lapointe, singer, actor, rehab founder and Canadian senator, passes at 86

MERCI BEAUCOUP MONSIEUR LAPOINTE – Nov. 18, 2022 - Jean Lapointe, the beloved Quebec singer, actor and comedian who was later appointed to the Senate, has died at age 86. The foundation he created announced ... Read More...

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Celebrating Sobriety During The Holidays

VIDEO ONLY – ONE DAY AT A TIME – Nov. 21, 2022 - One recovering addict shares her story of struggle and triumph as she celebrates one year sober. Click@KWCH.com ... Read More...

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These 10 Facts Can Change How You Think About Addiction

COMPASSION IS THE KEY – Nov. 25, 2022 - Show them how much you love them and also help them with the aspects of their life they are neglecting because of their condition. If you find that your own ment... Read More...

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‘Faces of Recovery’ Illustrates the Struggle of Staying Sober

THERE IS ART IN SOBRIETY – Nov. 26, 2022 - The most compelling piece in the exhibition is also where Lawrence says he never wants to find himself again. “That’s ‘Pre Contemplation,’” Lawrence said. “T... Read More...

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Wealthy LA Woman Looking For To Cure Addiction

VIDEO – IS THAT POSSIBLE? – Nov. 26, 2022 - If there is a cure for addiction … a Los Angeles philanthropist, Nancy Davis, is hoping to find it. She co-founded the non-profit Cure Addiction Now (CAN) with her la... Read More...

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Addiction Exists Everywhere Expert Says

AUDIO – EVEN RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE – Nov. 15, 2022 - “What’s important is how do we accommodate and address the issues folks are facing,” Birmingham said. “We have an organization that supports the worki... Read More...

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FDA Authorizes Overdose-Reversing Medicines for Over-the-Counter Sale

UN-DRUG STORE – Nov. 15, 2022 - Nationwide, other solutions to reduce overdose deaths are being tested at the state and local levels. In late 2021, New York City opened the country’s first legal supervis... Read More...

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The Player-Coaches of Addiction Recovery Work Without Boundaries

BEING TOUGH ON THE FRONT LINES – Nov. 16, 2022 - Norton works for the Hornbuckle Foundation, which provides peer support to participants in the SAFER Opportunities Initiative. SAFER provides short-term shelter ... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Finds Strength Serving Others

VIDEO – THANKSGIVING EVERY DAY – Nov. 16, 2022 - He had everything – a college education, a loving wife, and a daughter. He even owned his own business. But he didn’t have control of his alcohol. ... Read More...

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‘I’m an Addiction Expert. These Are 3 Signs You Have an Alcohol Problem’

AS IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW – Nov. 15, 2022 - I’ve seen people transform their lives. It’s what keeps me going. It’s amazing the changes that people can make should they allow themselves to follow suggestions, overco... Read More...

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Dan Karaty If I’m Being Honest

WHAT A LIFE! – Nov. 17, 2022 - Although he quickly became known for his work dancing and choreographing for pop music superstars, Karaty broadened his reach with powerful dancing and cutting-edge choreography i... Read More...

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Best Treatment for Meth Addiction: Paid to Stay Sober

IT IS SO SIMPLE – Nov. 7, 2022 - At the urging of his cardiologist, JC joined San Francisco General’s Heart Plus, a 12-week outpatient program that combines cardiovascular follow-up care with drug rehabilitatio... Read More...

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Delaware Is Providing Substance Abuse Treatment for Mothers

A STATE OF GRACE – Nov. 17, 2022 - The center is operated by Gaudenzia Inc., one of the region’s largest nonprofit providers of treatment for substance use disorders. The program is funded by $3.2 million in fe... Read More...

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Don McLeese recalls ‘rolling and tumbling toward sobriety’ in new memoir

ONCE YOU’RE THERE, STAY THERE – Nov. 16, 2022 - “It’s kind of the making of an alcoholic. It’s kind of a rock ’n’ roll memoir. It’s certainly a journalism memoir,” said McLeese, a University of Iowa asso... Read More...

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Struggling With Depression, Alcoholism & Addiction, Arnold Schwarzenegger Gave Meaning to Strongman’s Life

HE CAME BACK – Nov. 16, 2022 - Eddie Hall is a former strongman, weightlifter, actor, and media personality. Apart from winning the title of World’s strongest man in 2017, Hall has also won several natio... Read More...

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Managing Sobriety and Stress over the Holidays

DON’T GO HOME – Nov. 17, 2022 - The holiday season can exacerbate stress, anxiety, and depression, particularly when returning home. Unfortunately, many of these emotional triggers often cause people t... Read More...

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Hollywood Has Moved on From Drugs, say Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie

COULD HAVE FOOLED ME – Nov. 15, 2022 - It charts the fortunes of largely fictional Hollywood actors and producers trying to navigate the transition from silent movies to “talkies” -- as well as a lifestyle of c... Read More...

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