Recovery

A.A.’s Step 10: A Way of Life

...WHEN WE WERE WRONG... – Oct. 5, 2023 - Character defects such as impatience, irritability, avoidance, blaming, etc., are never fully abolished, especially when we are “hungry, angry, lonely, or tired.” Humans alwa... Read More...

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How I Rewired My Brain in Six Weeks

VIDEO – REWIRED THIS! – Sept. 18, 2023 - “It’s surprisingly hard to think of nothing at all”, is one of my first thoughts as I’m lying in the maw of a machine that is scanning my brain. I was told to focus on a black... Read More...

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Sober Homes Promised Shelter But Some Delivered Fraud

CRIMES OF GREED – Sept. 18, 2023 - Officials assert the schemes may have cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, while sparking wide-reaching fraud investigations, dozens of indictments, and an overhaul of bi... Read More...

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Social media Used to Reunite Native Americans with Those Caught Up in Fake Sober Homes

AUDIO – TRAVESTY – Sept. 15, 2023 - For months, fraudulent sober living homes have been targeting tribal reservations across the western U.S., including the Navajo Nation and White Mountain Apache Tribe, coercing vul... Read More...

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Decline of Non-Fatal Overdoses

GOOD NEWS (IS HARD TO FIND) – Sept. 15, 2023 - That is the good news, to be taken with a more sobering projection that Arlington County is not seeing a similar decline in fatal overdoses. As of this time last year, S... Read More...

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6 Traits That Will Help You Thrive as a Counselor

YOU HAVE MONEY ALREADY – Sept. 29, 2023 - Flexibility An effective counselor possesses the ability to adapt their worldview and has a profound comprehension of multicultural issues within therapeutic sett... Read More...

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Addiction Treatment Clinic on Wheels

ON THE ROAD...TO RECOVERY – Sept. 15, 2023 - When asked why Addiction Treatment Services opted to add mobile unit services outside of the main hub in Traverse City, she said “it’s needed.” “People struggle ... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Given $90 Bottle of Wine by Oakland Athletics as Farewell Gift

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? – Sept. 22, 2023 - If the wine bottle wasn’t cheap compared to the other gifts Cabrera received, the gesture seemed odd considering he’s a recovering alcoholic. Cabrera, being his joking self... Read More...

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Testimonies Signal Strength of Recovery

VIDEO – TELLING IT LIKE IT IS and WAS – Sept. 29, 2023 - Mountain Comprehensive Care hosted its second ‘Recovery Rally’ with community partners. The rally gives those battling addiction access to resources and a... Read More...

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Decriminalizing Drugs Does NOT Lead to More Overdoses

THE OPPOSITE? – Sept. 28, 2023 - Oregon’s drug decriminalization experiment isn’t popular at the moment. Measure 110, the citizen initiative that removed serious legal penalties for all illicit drug possession and di... Read More...

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Inside the Country’s First EVER Sober House for Women

VIDEO – FRIENDLY HOUSE – Sept. 29, 2023 - September is ‘National Recovery Month’ so California Live’s Lawrence Zarian visits L.A.’s ‘Friendly House,’ a recovery facility helping women treat substance & alcohol ab... Read More...

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I Was 10 Years Old the First Time I Got Drunk. Now I’m Sober Helping Others Quit.

AS IT SHOULD BE – Sept. 27, 2023 - I certainly didn’t make things easy for my parents. By the time adolescence struck, my status as a difficult child was well-established. I rebelled at every turn. In time, I ... Read More...

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Why Mom Feels Alcohol Addiction is Misunderstood

VIDEO – SHE DIDN’T HAVE TO CRASH – Sept. 28, 2023 - “Brittany was just a very loving person,” Jenny Hallett said. “She was a straight-A student her entire life, and that was due to her own drive.” Jenny Ha... Read More...

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Celebrate Recovery Allows Addicts, Families to Share Positive Results

TOGETHER MAGIC CAN HAPPEN – Sept. 28, 2023 - The Community Paramedicine Program has been a stepping stone to recovery by providing counseling and services to families battling addiction, connecting patients to needed... Read More...

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Court Forces Sober Living Participants Out

VIDEO – OUT OF HERE – Sept. 28, 2023 - TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A judge has weighed in on the struggle for sober living residents to stay at a Southside hotel and apartment complex, which isn’t good for them. O... Read More...

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AJ McLean: Two Years Sober: ‘One Hell of a Journey’

VIDEO – GROWING UP – Sept. 28, 2023 - Now he’s honouring the work he’s done for the past couple of years in getting to a healthy place mentally and physically. On 26 September, the 45-year-old music icon too... Read More...

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Strength in Sensitivity: Becoming a “Borderline” Psychotherapist

I DO, I DON’T, I WILL, I WON’T – Sept. 22, 2023 - I’m now 49 years of age, and after 22 years of psychoanalysis that is still ongoing, 13 years of which I was heavily medicated on psychotropics, I am now medication f... Read More...

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Governors Take Naloxone Training at State House

WITH JUDGMENT-FREE COMPASSION – Sept. 28, 2023 - “Overdose has touched so many Maryland families, including my own,” said Lt. Gov. Miller. “We need to create a seat at the table for everyone as we continue to ident... Read More...

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FILTER’s RICHARD PATRICK Celebrates 21 Years of Sobriety

21 A VERY SPECIAL NUMBER – Sept. 29, 2023 - Asked if this is a song that he has had since 2002 and is just now getting it out there now, Richard said: “No. I put myself in my shoes back in the day when we were... Read More...

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5 Lifesaving Items to Add to Any First Aid Kit

BE A HERO – Sept. 28, 2023 - We spoke with Lisa Hendy, a canyon district ranger at Grand Canyon National Park, where she oversees all of the park’s backcountry rangers and river patrol (she was formerly the fi... Read More...

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John Goodman On Sobriety: “I Gained So Much By Giving It Up!”

GOING THE DISTANCE – Sept. 30, 2023 - Meanwhile, the ‘Flintstones’ star – who has been married to Anna Beth Goodman since 1989 and has 33-year-old daughter Molly with her – has carved out an illustrious career in fil... Read More...

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IMPORTANT: Recognizing The Signs of Drug Overdose

IMPORTANT! – Sept. 28, 2023 - Changes in Consciousness One of the first signs of a possible drug overdose is a sudden change in consciousness. This can include extreme drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty st... Read More...

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Meet The Advisors Helping CEOs Reach Sober Heights

HELPING RECOVERY – Sept. 22, 2023 - Dr. Louise Stanger, an advisor to families and behavioral centers, has made it her life’s mission to help people heal from trauma, especially trauma related to sudden deaths. ‘‘I ... Read More...

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Jeff Tweedy on Judaism and Staying Sober

MUCH TO SAY – Sept. 13, 2023 - You were skeptical of religion growing up, but you converted to Judaism as an adult. What role does Jewish tradition and belief play in your life these days? We’re primarily s... Read More...

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‘Love is here to stay’: Author Talks Addiction Recovery

THE CRONE’S WISE WORDS – Sept. 4, 2023 - Speaking at Brooks Memorial Library is a big deal for Avery, she said, “because this is my hometown.” She said she’s excited and nervous at the same time. Her ... Read More...

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What Patients and Doctors Don’t Know About ‘Benzo’ Withdrawal

IT’S BRUTAL? – Sept. 2, 2023 - After struggling to quit on my own, and unsure of where to turn, an online search led me to several frightening, confusing weeks in detox and rehab facilities. Despite the interv... Read More...

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‘I just wanted to be a good dad’ – Mr. Agnew Reflects on 20 Years Sober

VIDEO – FATHER KNOWS BEST – Sept. 5, 2023 - “My story actually is so huge, and the journey is so wide.” Sobriety and recovery gave it back. “20 years, 20 plus years, it’s amazing.” Amazing, not easy. He had a s... Read More...

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Tony Hoffman Brings Message of Hope and Recovery to Schools

VIDEO – WISDOM FROM A REAL BIKER – Sept. 5, 2023 - Tony Hoffman, founder of pH Wellness and a former BMX athlete who struggled with drug addiction and spent time in prison, has spoken to over 500,000 students in the ... Read More...

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Michelle Ntalami Praises KISS-FM’s Sobriety Coverage

RADIO TRUTH? – Sept. 13, 2023 - Ntalami went on to laud the publication for helping celebrate her win and putting a smile on her mom’s face. “‘Attitude of Gratitude.’ Hey. How is everyone here doing? Lately, I’ve ... Read More...

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Demi Lovato Opens Up About Drug Use & Overdose

VIDEO – AND SHE SURE CAN SING TOO – Sept. 13, 2023 - The singer tells Howard Stern she lives with hearing and vision impairments as a result of her drug overdose in 2018. ‘IT WAS DUE TO THE LACK OF OXYGE... Read More...

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