Jerry Lee Albin, Who Found Sobriety After a Hard Life, Dies, 75 WHAT A LOVE STORY!!! – April 19, 2021 - They divorced in 1952; Mr. Albin’s mother cited “extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty.” Mr. Albin said his father had once shot his dog to teach a lesson. Jerry Lee le... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 27 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Jack Osbourne celebrates 18 years: ‘It’s life on life’s terms’ STILL NEEDS ALANON – April 22, 2021 - Alongside a screenshot of an app which tracks his sobriety, he wrote: “It’s not that it get easier or harder, It’s just that it’s life on life’s terms. If anyone is trying to ge... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 27 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Cost and value of opiate detoxification treatments IT’S SIMPLE & IT’S COMPLICATED – April 23, 2021 - The difference is still clearly evident when comparisons are made of the full detoxification treatment packages. In our calculations, the costs of a 3-week in-pa... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 27 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery Advocate
New Yorkers ‘Just 4/24’ holiday to ‘celebrate in the name of sobriety’ LITTLE LATE for 2021, but GREAT IDEA! – April 20, 2021 - “Just for 24 is a day to celebrate your recovery and support your friends in recovery by having fun in the name of sobriety,” she added. She said that... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 27 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Macklemore talks about his 2020 relapse to Dax Shepard: ‘The disease of addiction is crazy’ WATCH – BACK TO BASICS – April 20, 2021 - “I really, really resonated with the episode,” the 37-year-old songwriter expressed, adding how amazed he was by Shepard’s ability to be “vulnerable and honest” with hi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 27 2021Celebrity SobrietyCompassionCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
One saleswoman’s journey to sobriety and entrepreneurship IMAGINATION – April 19, 2021 - From the outside, she said, she was keeping it all together, but internally, she said she realized she was “not doing so good.” But Taylor, who now considers herself in recover... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 27 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Former Incarcerated, Drug Addict and Dealer Shares Story of Sobriety and Success “YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, ANTHONY BROWN” – April 17, 2021 - Growing up in Ohio to a single mother who was an alcoholic and suffered from depression, Brown never met his father and was the victim of severe physical ab... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
“Without sobriety, this album or this band wouldn’t exist.” ROYAL BLOOD – April 16, 2021 - “There are people in my life now who have got sober, and now helping fucking crack addicts,” says Kerr. “It’s amazing. Someone reached out to me that way. I feel like I have a res... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCoronavirusDrug Abuse and Addictiongrammy winnerinterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Non-Profit Trains 50,000 in Addiction Recovery Support HAND TO HAND COMPASSION – April 14, 2021 - HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, New England non-profit, The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), has developed an industry-leading training department that has ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
True Works of Genius: Global Sober Books THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS – April 13, 2021 - Peter T. has authored eight books, and very few folks know his full name. Such is a life and a lifestyle shaped by Alcoholics Anonymous. In early 2020, j... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
With “Kicking The Stigma”, Colts Support Mental Health. WATCH – LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD – April 14, 2021 - “It’s always about how can you make the world a better place,” Irsay said. “If you’re involved in the business, in this case of entertainment – we are bless... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Unique donation helps local women recover from addiction WATCH – UPLIFTING STORY – April 16, 2021 - “I know that it might make you blush a little bit, but they’re one of the things we don’t realize ‘oh wow that’s really a need’,” said Jessica Stump, the intake coordi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery Advocate
19 Celebs Who Struggled With Addiction ACTING NATURALLY – April 13, 2021 - Most people at least know someone who suffers from an addiction, but it’s often not talked about in our culture. In an effort to help break barriers associated with addiction... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Lena Dunham celebrated three years of sobriety NAKED SOUL – April 12, 2021 - Lena Dunham is ready for mental health to not be considered a secret anymore. The multitalented star revealed on The Drew Barrymore Show that she at first was resistant to seek tre... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewRecoveryRecovery Advocate
A Higher Power Outage: Zoom Meetings & Spirituality by Christopher Dale WHAT WOULD BILL W. DO? – April 20, 2021 - Undoubtedly, Bill would be impressed with, and grateful for, the technology. But unlike an airborne Washington, for Bill the novelty would soon w... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninternetinterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
John Stamos: ‘Sobriety Helped’ Me Get Married & Settle Down THE PROMISES COMING TRUE – April 16, 2021 - John Stamos credits his sobriety to his decision to get married and have children. The “Fuller House” actor, 57, joined Howard Stern on SiriusXM’s “The Howard Ster... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 20 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
How to ‘inoculate’ kids against addiction GET ’EM WHEN THEY’RE YOUNG – April 6, 2021 - As kids begin to notice unhealthy behaviors in others, such as smoking, drinking alcohol, eating a lot of sugar, not eating vegetables, or drinking too much soda, ta... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery Advocateteenagers
Kate Gunn on living sober: “The benefits were extreme and that’s what keeps us going.” LISTEN – SO EASY TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE – April 4, 2021 - Kate has written a book called ‘The Accidental Soberista’ which details the unexpected bliss of an alcohol-free life. Speaking to Alive and Kicking Cla... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Portraits of Recovery’ paints a hopeful picture of Native addiction treatment WATCH – IT TAKES A TRIBE – April 5, 2021 - The video, Norris-Barrett explained, shows White describing the traditional nature-based approach he took to recovery at Red Lake Chemical Health. “You see Carl pick t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
At George Floyd’s Treatment Center, Clients See Racism in Addiction Assumptions ONCE AN ADDICT...? RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE! April 11, 2021 - Attention to the fentanyl and methamphetamine found in Floyd’s system following his death goes beyond the courtroom: Duke University is investigating the... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Twin’s fitness journey to sobriety inspires business WATCH – SOBER MUSCLE INC. – APRIL 5, 2021 - “I was a good kid. Good grades, I was focused, I was easy going, I was happy,” he recalled to News 3. But it wouldn’t last. Addiction returned to Ashburn’s life in... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Maxx Crosby details his road to sobriety on ‘NFL Total Access’ WATCH – FOOTBALL FANS ONLY – April 6, 2021 - Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby details his road to sobriety on ‘NFL Total Access’ more@NFL ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
April is Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month DEMI LOVATO’S MINI-BAR? – April 9, 2021 - “Alcohol and drug use problems can have devastating impacts on individuals, their families and our communities,” says Khan. Efforts in Utah to address the state’s o... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021August 4 2020interventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Caron Treatment Centers cuts unusual contract with Independence Blue Cross BUSINESS NEWS – April 9, 2021 - IBC would pay the nonprofit, which for about 20 years had not accepted insurance, a single upfront fee for its members and then get out of the way, avoiding the usual policing of... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Georgia Plans To Crack Down On Halfway House ‘Cash Cows’ LISTEN – MILKING THE SYSTEM – April 9, 2021 - Missy Owen started the Davis Direction Foundation to support recovery after her son, Davis, died of a heroin overdose in 2014. She said the problem is that anyone c... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionApril 13 2021Drug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Charlie Sheen: “Tigers Blood”, “Winning”, Two and a Half Men & Road To Recovery WATCH – STAYING ALIVE – March 23, 2021 - Charlie shares what it was like growing up the son of a famous actor, Martin Sheen as well as the sibling of Emilio Estévez. When did his loved ones first intervene to h... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Q&A with Amanda Marino, Co-Founder of Next Level Recovery STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – April 9, 2021 - Amanda Marino is a Certified Intervention Professional (CIP), Certified Recovery and Life Coach, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Alternative Medicine. She is ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Ibogaine: Promising Treatment for Addiction IF IT REALLY WORKS, WHY NOT? – April 5, 2021 - Once dismissed as a fringe, counterculture vice, psychedelics are rapidly approaching acceptance in mainstream medicine. These drugs uniquely change the brain, and a pe... Read More...Addiction RecoveryApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionOverdoseRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Can 12-Step Groups and Psychedelics Coexist? WHAT WOULD BILL W. DROP? – April 8, 2021 - After years of daily opioid use, Kevin was finally succeeding at his recovery. In 2011, he moved into a halfway house, got a sponsor, and started going to 12-step meetings ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 13 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Celebrity groomer helps people battling addiction WATCH – THE MIRACLE OF MEN – March 24, 2021 - Now, they’re ready to take their efforts a step further by creating a structured sober living facility in Southern California that’s equipped with a “community of r... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousApril 6 2021Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab