Recovery

Is the “God factor” Necessary For Addiction Recovery?

LIVING IN AWE – Jan. 5, 2023 - “We’ve put fancy names on idolatry like addiction, but things like addiction just provide a temporal satisfaction. If we’re worshiping the creation — or something temporal — rath... Read More...

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Robert Downey Jr.’s Real-Life Story

ARTISTS ARE SO PECULIAR – Jan. 3, 2024 - The role that made critics sit up and take notice of Robert Downey Jr. came in director Marek Kanievska’s “Less Than Zero,” the 1987 adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis novel ... Read More...

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Danny Trejo Recalls Being ‘Dead Drunk’ Before Getting Sober 55 Years Ago

VIDEO – WALKING THE WALK – Jan. 5, 2024 - ‘Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’ actor Danny Trejo got sober in 1968 after finding God. We asked the “Machete” actor how he managed to remain sober for more than five decades... Read More...

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Six New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery

LIKE 6 STEPS! – Jan. 2, 2024 - For people in recovery, consider the following options for simple self-improvement as you plan your resolutions and attainable goals for the New Year: Simplify Your Life Cl... Read More...

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Overdoses Prevented by Treating Addiction as Health Problem

SICK PEOPLE NEED HELP – Jan. 2, 2024 - Kenneth Purnell knows what it’s like to fight “the monster of addiction.” So does Jerome McNutt. Both men got clean in recent years after multiple stints behind bars and ... Read More...

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Can We Solve Our Addiction to Consumerism?

PODCAST – RENT – Jan. 5, 2024 - Alarmed by the rising tide of waste we are all creating, my family and I decided to try to make do with much less. But while individual behaviour is important, real change will require... Read More...

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Joe Don Rooney on Early Sobriety, Denies Rumors He’s Transitioning

WHAT STEP IS THAT? – Jan, 3, 2024 - Months after finalizing his divorce, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney is entering 2024 with a new perspective. The country musician, 48, shared a lengthy note to X (fo... Read More...

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Gay and Sober: Giving Up Alcohol in the LGBTQ Community

IT’S HARD, IN A GOOD WAY – Dec. 29, 2023 - Chris Uhl poses outside of Metro Gallery on Dec. 28, 2023. He quit drinking a year and said, “Cutting alcohol out of my life was one of the best decisions I ever made... Read More...

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Life After Meth — Learning to Open and Close the Curtains

PERSONAL ACCOUNT – Dec. 17, 2023 - When I was on meth, I was busy. Very busy. There was gardening to do, color-coding the closet, taking apart doorknobs, trying to put doorknobs back together and trips to Home... Read More...

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Chris Christie Wants Outright Renovation to Addiction Recovery Programs

VIDEO – IT’S ABOUT TIME – Dec. 22, 2023 - The Republican presidential candidate and former New Jersey outlined his national drug crisis plan earlier this week -- sharing his roadmap that focuses on ending the stigm... Read More...

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Pooja Bhatt Filled With ‘Gratitude, Humility, Grace’ As She Celebrates 7 Years Of Sobriety

HUMILITY MATTERS – Dec. 23, 2023 - Pooja added the hashtags ‘sobriety rocks’, ‘sober life’, ‘sober living’, ‘one step at a time’, ‘one day at a time’, ‘own your story’, ‘share your journey’, ‘end the stigma’, ... Read More...

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After Overcoming Addiction Ron Williams is Now a Chaplain

VIDEO – HELLO HIGHER POWER – Dec. 19, 2023 - “I’m just a hopeless dope addict that God turned into a dopeless hope addict. Amen,” said chaplain Williams to a group of long-term recovery patients at Minnesota Adult ... Read More...

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Lady A’s Charles Kelley Details Sobriety Journey

VIDEO – BEAUTIFUL MUSIC VIDEO – Dec. 29, 2023 - “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King sits down with Lady A’s Charles Kelley and his wife Cassie Kelley in an exclusive interview about his path to sobriety. WATCH@C... Read More...

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Methadone Withdrawal-Related Psychosis in Patients With Hormone-Dependent Breast Cancer

DANGER AHEAD – Dec. 28, 2023 - Methadone withdrawal usually presents as a classical opiate withdrawal syndrome, including symptoms such as restlessness, pupillary dilation, sweating, insomnia, irritability, sneezing,... Read More...

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Kat Von D: Which Addiction Was Toughest to Quit

SMOKIN’! – Dec. 17, 2023 - Kat Von D has opened up about which of her addictions was the hardest to kick during an interview with Theo Von. She’s been sober since 2007, but also underwent a period where she bec... Read More...

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Shawn Johnson ‘Refuses Pain Meds’ After Past Adderall Addiction: ‘It Just Scares Me’

ALL THE RIGHT MOVES – Dec. 26, 2023 - “I never want to feel out of control like that again,” the former Olympic gymnast said of past addiction. The 31-year-old told her followers that her third c-section was “the har... Read More...

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Anthony Hopkins Celebrates 48 Years Sober

VIDEO MESSAGE – STILL GRATEFUL – Dec. 30, 2023 - “Hello there, Happy New Year to you all!” he says. “All of you revellers and drinkers all having fun. Wonderful!” ... “Happy New Year, have a great time. ... Read More...

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Jon Pardi ‘Retired’ From Drinking Because He Was Unhappy

OR SICK AND TIRED? – Dec. 28, 2023 - “I was pre-diabetic, and I was just like, ‘I gotta stop.” Pardi also acknowledged that getting sober may not be a lifelong commitment. “I’m retired, OK? Doesn’t mean I can’t come ... Read More...

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Paul Johansson: Depression & Alcoholism on One Tree Hill, 2003-2012

DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL – Dec. 21, 2023 - Paul explained: “ was awful. I was ... I’ve never spoken about this before ... I was deeply depressed and I was drinking ... I go from lean basketball body to someone w... Read More...

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‘Sober living homes were little more than drug dens’

DIRTY MONEY FROM GETTING CLEAN – Dec. 17, 2023 - Last month, Aetna filed a lawsuit against a slew of rehabs and their operators in Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside counties, claiming fraud, negligent misrepre... Read More...

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Substance-Abuse Stigma Impedes Treatment

STOP DISCRIMINATING – Dec. 15, 2023 - Overall, stigma research has focused primarily on mental health problems, the authors wrote. But studies indicate that SUD is typically more stigmatized than mental illnes... Read More...

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Mayor’s Drinking Problem Recovery: This Time It’s Different

VIDEO – QUIT WHILE YOU’RE AHEAD – Dec. 11, 2023 - Tory Whanau has promised “it’s different this time” after previously saying she would keep certain socialising to her home, but then admitting an alcohol probl... Read More...

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“Decide to Survive” Brittany Midolo’s Journey of Recovery

VIDEO – NEW BOOK TO LOVE LIFE – Dec. 14, 2023 - She is a woman from West Michigan who has had her journey with addiction and recovery. She joined the Fox 17 Morning Mix to share her story, and how she’s using it to... Read More...

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Dr. Vincent “Peter” Hayden, Who Brought Culturally Specific Approach to Recovery Prepares New Chapter

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN – Dec. 14, 2023 - Hayden used his life experiences to shape his commitment to helping his community fight the battle against addiction. “The gratifying thing for me was to know th... Read More...

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Humana Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Misuse of Algorithm

INSURANCE COMPANY GREED – Dec. 13, 2023 - Besides the premature termination of rehab care, Humana is also accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) to deny elderly patients the care they were owed under their Med... Read More...

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A Sober Thought

TO EACH HIS OWN – Dec. 14, 2023 - After I quit drinking, I set off to find a new community. I’m still looking. The notion of an addiction recovery support group is virtually synonymous with AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) ... Read More...

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Brooke Mueller, ‘Happy,’ in a 12-Step Program

JOYOUS AND FREE – Dec. 14, 2023 - Sources close to Charlie Sheen’s ex told us that Mueller is currently in a program, and, “she really likes it.” “It seems to be working for her,” a source said. These days, the star ... Read More...

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Recognize Your Memory Buttons

STAY AWAKE – Dec. 13, 2023 - The holiday season can add extra stress to our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Numerous addiction triggers can spa... Read More...

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Niko Moon Opens Up About His Sobriety Muse

THE GUIDING STAR – Dec. 15, 2023 - Niko Moon carried the bundle of firewood across the backyard where his wife and child huddled, their backs turned against the crisp November day. It has been a challenging ye... Read More...

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How Charlie Found Solace In Sobriety

AMEN – Dec. 14, 2023 - He looked at the joint in his ashtray and thought about taking a few hits to calm down. As he went to light the joint, all he could see were the faces of his two young daughters. ... Read More...

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