‘Body Brokers’ Take Advantage of Lack of Care in Hawaii VIDEO – HULU HUSTLE – Feb. 29, 2025 - Hawaii’s chronic shortage of treatment resources may be one reason mainland drug rehab recruiters, known as “body brokers,” are working to lure patients to unregulated trea... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMar 11 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Supervisor Sentenced in Scheme to Defraud Federal, State & Private Health Insurers AMAZING WOMAN – March 5, 2025 - A clinical social worker nicknamed by her co-workers as the “Five Minute Queen” who, at times, substituted a one or two sentence conversation for a billed 45-minute therapy session for... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMar 11 2025RecoveryRehabTrauma
The Other AA FAMILY FRIENDLY – March 6, 2025 - This is all a hacky way to introduce Al-Anon — a program that has helped to improve my life and the lives of many others. Al-Anon is not the same program as AA, and it’s not just a s... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 11 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
From Crack Addict in NYC to CEO of High Watch Recovery Center VIDEO – MAN MAKES GOOD – Feb. 25, 2025 - In this powerful conversation, Andrew takes us through his decades-long sobriety journey—from getting sober at 20, drinking again after 14 years over a single drink, and ulti... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 04 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Funeral Home is Now Recovery Center MAKES SENSE SADLY – Feb. 24, 2025 - “We’re living in a time of a lot of different uncertainties, and this is a story of hope,” said Becky Flood, interim chief executive officer. “People deserve that, too.” Limen Reco... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMar 04 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
He Died as S.F.’s Largest Treatment Provider Turned Him Away AUDIO – WHY WHY WHY? – Feb. 27, 2025 - Jonathan Martin was face down, his head in his pillow, when Shy Baniani went to shake his roommate awake. As soon as Baniani’s hand touched Martin’s bare skin, th... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMar 04 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
For 18 Years Celebrities Have Come to Talk About Recovery MENTORING FROM THE HEART – Feb. 23, 2025 - Casey King launched the series in 2008, systematically growing the event into a Who’s Who of featured celebrity speakers including actors Louis Gossett Jr., Todd Bridges, Cr... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionMar 04 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Duo Poured $1.1M Into a New Addiction Treatment Centre VIDEO – BEST WISHES – Feb. 21, 2025 - Ryan Kirby and the former camp’s co-owner, Mark Lane, aren’t focused on turning a profit from the vast waterfront property. Instead, they’re pouring their own savings — about ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 25 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
How a community rallied for trans and nonbinary recovery homes after LA fires VIDEO – STICKING TOGETHER – Feb. 20, 2025 - “At 6:49 p.m., I got the first phone call that there were flames and fire, fire within blocks from the Start House, which is a 20-bed facility in Altadena, and so we sent ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionFeb 25 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Demon Copperhead’ Profits Built a Rehab Center WORDS SAVES LIVES – Feb. 7, 2025 - Barbara Kingsolver has put royalties from her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel to work in the region it portrayed, starting a home for women in recovery. When she was writing “Demon Cop... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 18 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
What Did Sobriety Do For Me? by Jorge Estupinan, a Queer Chicano based in Florida ROMANTIC PUZZLES – Feb. 8, 2025 - I was on my first date in 14 years, and I was excited, nervous and sober. In my car, waiting for my date to approach, I was feeling and looking good. I got this. He texted me h... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 18 2025RecoveryRehabsobriety
Remembering Jenna Tatro VIDEO – IN MEMORIUM – Feb. 14, 2025 - An addiction recovery organization is remembering the woman who inspires their work. CONTINUE@WCAX ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionFeb 18 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘Cantankerous’ Seniors Adamant: We don’t want drug rehab nearby! NO STEPS – Feb. 8, 2025 - Residents, already upset over the possibility of a nearby La Quinta hotel being converted into low-income housing for seniors, showed up in force at a zoning hearing Thursday, Feb. 6, ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 18 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Woman Murdered at Landmark Recovery’s Treatment Center VIDEO – TRAGIC – Feb. 13, 2025 - One month after 13 Investigates reported on a troubling pattern of problems inside addiction treatment centers operated by Landmark Recovery, another patient has died inside a Landmar... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 18 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Recovering Alcoholics Tackling Crime and Anti-social Behavior GIVING BACK – Feb. 4, 2025 - The project is being funded by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police. The staff, residents and those who have moved on and graduated from the unique recovery centre, will hos... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 11 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Celebrity Endorsements for Scientology’s Rehab are Back! STILL CRUISING – Feb. 4, 2025 - Back in the day, Kirstie Alley was a big supporter, and she was known for her donations to Scientology’s drug rehab network, saying that it had helped her with a cocaine addiction when... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 11 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Two Reasons for Suing Summit Malibu ACCOUNTABILITY – Feb. 6, 2025 - Emily Willis’ family is suing a rehabilitation centre after the former OnlyFans star suffered from a cardiac arrest, which left her without a heartbeat for more than 30 minutes. ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 11 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Overbilling & Kickbacks. State Accuses Nonprofit NUWAY VIDEO – GUILTY? – Jan. 30, 2025 - A KARE 11 investigation exposes tens of millions of dollars in questionable Medicaid billing, kickback allegations and executive enrichment. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.yout... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 11 2025interventionRehab
Pregnant Addict Turns Her Life Around VIDEO – BABIES MATTER – Feb. 4, 2025 - Thirty-year-old Lydia Kareha knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom. “My decisions led me down a really rough path,” Kareha said. “I had a lot of felonies. I thought I was g... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 11 2025RecoveryRehab
My Sober Son Behaves Like a Pompous Jerk DEAR ABBY – Feb. 4, 2025 - DEAR ABBY: My youngest son, age 27, has been clean and sober for two years, having survived the horrible addiction of fentanyl. I helped nurse him back to health. It wasn’t easy, but ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 11 2025fentanylRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
High-Achieving Men Get Free From Addiction VIDEO ONLY – ARE WE NOT MEN? – Feb. 6, 2025 - To learn more about Soberman’s Estate, including their discreet location, services and various treatment options, go to SobermansEstate.com or call 480-400-0677. CONT... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionFeb 11 2025interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
UnitedHealthcare Agrees to Pay Millions More GUILTY AS USUAL – Jan. 28, 2025 - The lawsuit, Samson v. UnitedHealthCare Services, Inc., originated from claims that UnitedHealthcare persistently called individuals with marketing messages without their consent bet... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 04 2025interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Clarity for Ads in Treatment Referral Scams CROOKED LITTLE WORLD – Jan. 30, 2025 - The Ethical Marketing Campaign for Addiction Treatment (EMCAT) brought to the ASA’s attention concerns about the transparency and clarity in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 04 2025interventionRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Porn Star Disabled at Summit Malibu Rehab VIDEO – TRAGEDY – Feb. 1, 2025 - The family of porn star Emily Willis is suing the rehab center where she was found unconscious resulting in her sustaining permanent brain damage while at the facility for treatment f... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeb 04 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabTrauma
Rehabs Paid Secret Commissions to ‘Free and impartial’ Addiction Helplines OH THOSE BRITS – Dec. 22, 2024 - The ASA said that six brokers – Which Rehab?, Help 4 Addiction, Rehabs.UK, Rehab Guide, Action Rehab and Serenity Addiction Centres – had posed as direct treatment providers or ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeb 04 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Christians Helping Jewish Alanon GREAT VIDEO – Jan. 2025 - Lyuba had hopes of a better future when she and her husband immigrated to Israel in 2010 from Ukraine. The fitness trainer and mother of two overcame countless challenges to make a home for... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJan 28 2025RecoveryRehab
Showcasing ART Done by People in Recovery ONE BRUSH STROKE AT A TIME – JAN. 22, 2025 - A picture is worth a thousand words, but for those battling addiction, a brush and canvas can say so much more. The Allen County Treatment Court, Lighthouse Peer Sup... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJan 28 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Stolen Sobriety VIDEO – ON THE CASE – Jan. 21, 2025 - I wish I knew how to help some of these people. If a person is working hard to stay sober, the last thing they need is more obstacles and more stress. It must be confusing for ca... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionJan 28 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabsobriety
Staff at Scientology Rehab Blows Whistle on Dodgy Labour Practices DOGGY STYLE – Jan. 22, 2025 - Beyond the gilded gates that lead to the pristine grounds of the Narconon Africa Rehabilitation Centre in Rustenburg, North West, an unsuspecting observer would not anticipate that... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJan 28 2025RecoveryRehab
Swiss Rehab Offering Guarantee CELEBRATING 2025! – Jan. 21, 2025 - Neoviva, a leading luxury rehab centre launches Switzerland’s first and only assurance programme in addiction treatment. With a structured and tailored approach, Neoviva’s pr... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJan 28 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab