Michigan Losing $93M for Drug Treatment DEFUNDING HEALING – June 13, 2025 - Michigan health officials fear cuts to drug prevention, treatment and recovery programs could stymie recent success fighting the opioid epidemic. Michigan has lost $93 millio... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 17 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
New Jersey: Recovery Souls To Lose Their Homes STIGMA SUCKS – June 13, 2025 - Sober living homes are life-saving for individuals who are in recovery. For some, it’s the first stable and supportive place they may have ever lived. However, a recent change to ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 17 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Judy Crane STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 17, 2024 - Judy Crane, author of The Trauma Heart, has over three decades of clinical experience in the field of trauma and substance use disorders. She is the CEO and Co-Founder ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewJune 17 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Tijuana Rehab Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be OVER THE BORDER – June 11, 2025 - One of the less publicized effects of the drug cartel issue in Tijuana is the lack of governmental infrastructure for rehab projects. This environment encourages business... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 17 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Health Minister: No Evidence Forced Addictions Treatment Effective VIDEO – ATTRACTION NOT COERCION – June 3, 2025 - Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there’s no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works, but she won’t weigh in on whether provinces shou... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 10 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Canada Opens Involuntary Treatment Beds on Grounds of Correctional Facility VIDEO – OH CANADA – June 3, 2025 - Containing 18 beds across two buildings on the site of the women’s jail, the facility will provide specialized care for individuals, both men and women, struggling with extreme ment... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 10 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Brian Hyman STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 10, 2025 - Brian Hyman is the author of Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending Addiction (Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winner). He is a yoga and meditation teach... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewJune 10 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Addiction Treatment Services Selling Recovery Homes VIDEO – IN THE MARKET? – June 3, 2025 - As the non-profit celebrates 50 years of service, CEO Paula Lipinski explained staff need to make decisions that will keep the organization going for another 50 years. One ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 10 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
SUPER BODY BROKER Tonmoy Sharma of Sovereign Health Arrested for $149 Million Fraud & Accepting $21 Million in Illegal Kickbacks for Referrals to Other Rehabs WATCH – BREAK NEWS – May 31, 2025 - The founder/former CEO made an initial court appearance. The federal investigation into Sovereign Health which ran multiple addiction treatment centers in Southern California has b... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 10 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
New York Locals Blast Church’s Plans to Build Mission for Addicts & Vagrants NOT VERY NEIGHBORLY – May 27, 2025 - West Villagers are up in arms over a church’s plan to build a new $11 million mission at a historic NYC street corner, arguing it would lure even more junkies and vagrants to the ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Neil Scott STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 3, 2025 - Neil Scott is producer/host of Recovery-Coast to Coast, the National Podcast, featuring interviews with many prominent people in recovery, including Betty Ford, Judy Col... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Tommy Dorfman Opens Up In Powerful TV Interview VIDEO – SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT – May 27, 2025 - Actor Tommy Dorfman joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss “Maybe This Will Save Me,” a deeply personal memoir about growing up queer in the South, battling addiction and discov... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Meals on Wheels’ Marks Great First Year of Recovery Program VIDEO – NUTRITION MATTERS – May 26, 2025 - Meals on Wheels is making a difference in the lives of individuals recovering from substance abuse through a new program. Graduates of the program emphasize that the meals p... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassioninterventionJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Addiction Treatment’s Dealmaking Doldrums THE BUSINESS OF ADDICTION – May 27, 2025 - Dealmaking in the addiction treatment space remains in a sustained lull, suggesting a deeper recalibration on the part of investors and operators in the space. “This slowdow... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Drug Prevention That Actually Works for Today’s Youth NOW MORE THAN EVER – May 25, 2025 - Forget the outdated slogans. “Just say no” doesn’t cut it anymore. Today’s teens and young adults live in a world of pressure, performance, and constant scrolling — and they ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabteenagers
How San Francisco is Changing Response to Drug Addiction TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING – May 28, 2025 - Last week, Mayor Daniel Lurie signed District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey’s “Recovery First” ordinance to guide the city’s response to addressing substance abuse with an ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 03 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Federal Cuts Put Addiction Treatment at Risk AUDIO – LIVES AT RISK – May 18, 2025 - I vividly remember growing up and my grandmother warning me to be careful with alcohol — because addiction “runs in our family.” She wasn’t wrong. For generations, both sides of... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 27 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
America’s Best/Worst Addiction Centers 2025 Survey VOTING FOR LIFE – May 19, 2025 - To help guide individuals and families looking for the best possible substance abuse treatment, Newsweek is partnering with global data analytics firm Statista for the sixth-annual ra... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 27 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Feed My Sheep Brings Hope To The Heart of Recovery VIDEO – IT’S IN THE BIBLE – May 17, 2025 - “A lot of people, you know, they don’t have a family, they don’t have a support system that can pay a lot of money to go to rehab. They don’t have a support system that can... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 27 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Nadine Jolson STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 27, 2025 - Nadine Jolson has over 30 years of extensive experience with a successful focus on image branding, powerful public relations, smart design, and strategic marketing for e... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewMay 27 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Founder Transforms Lives in Missoula VIDEO – MAKING A DIFFERENCE – May 12, 2025 - At Crosswinds Recovery in Missoula, the path to sobriety is both clinical and deeply personal. The clinic, led by founder Stephen Ferguson, is making a significant impact... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 20 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Leigh Steinberg STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 20, 2025 - Since 1975, Leigh has been a pioneering sports agent, author and philanthropist. He has represented over 400 athletes including 64 1st round draft picks and first overal... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewMay 20 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Finding Spiritual Awakenings In Recovery From Addiction VIDEO – SATORI ANYONE – May 13, 2025 - Some people who find themselves struggling with addiction issues could find great benefits in working with the 12-step program. Ian Morgan, Author of ‘The Fix’ and Enneagram Ex... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 20 2025Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery Advocate
Recovery Program Pairs Horses with Addiction Recovery NPR AUDIO – GIDDY UP – May 16, 2025 - As the sun rises over Taylor Made Farm several dozen men gather in a home, heads bowed, and deep in prayer. Each man is on a journey to rebuild a life shattered by drug and alco... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 20 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
An Overdose Killed Her Son – Now She Helps to Save Others HEARTBROKEN and HELPFUL – May 6, 2026 - On a sunny afternoon last month, hers was the privilege no parent wants: The chance to convince a roomful of lawmakers to fix the broken system she believes contributed to the ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 13 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Women’s Recovery Court Inspires Journey to Sobriety THAT’S RIGHT, THE WOMEN ARE SMARTER – May 8, 2025 - More than 200 women have filled the hall at Anthony’s in Malden this morning to celebrate, support, and share stories of challenges and triumph at the W... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 13 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Person of the Week: Tawny Lara STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – May 13, 2025 - Tawny Lara has reported on the sober curious and non-alcoholic beverage industry since 2015. She is the author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking U... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewMay 13 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
The Revolving Door We Call Addiction Treatment CURED PATIENTS NEVER RETURN – May 7, 2025 - We treat addiction today like an acute crisis, not a chronic condition. Care is designed around getting someone through detoxification—which alone can be a significant hurd... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMay 13 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘It rewires your brain’: Nicole Letourneau on Recovery and Rebuilding a Legal Career PROSECUTING ADDICTION – May 6, 2025 - Ms Letourneau doesn’t just speak about addiction – she dissects it with the precision of a lawyer and the vulnerability of someone who’s lived through its darkest corners. ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 13 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Mindfulness Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving and Addiction IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD – April 30, 2025 - The study included 160 individuals with chronic pain — both with and without OUD — recruited from primary care and pain clinics. Participants completed a positive emotion regu... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 06 2025Mental Healthopioid crisisopioidsRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab