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“There’s Still A Tremendous Stigma”: Ben Affleck After Openly Revealing His Alcoholism

THE TENDER BAR – March 19, 2023 - The Batman actor, Ben Affleck has been struggling with addiction for quite a long time which is also reported to be a major reason behind the frequent fights between him and hi... Read More...

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Korn’s Brian ‘Head’ Welch Gives Hope About Recovery at Church

WAS JESUS IN RECOVERY TOO? – March 18, 2023 - During a question-and-answer session with Miller, Welch revealed that the maturing members of his band have all had epiphanies, although not all are Christian. All ... Read More...

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Creating Emotional Sobriety Through Prayer

PASSOVER APRIL 5th FULL MOON – 2023 - In an act of heartfelt encouragement for my infertility, people often like to point out the connection between my story and Chana’s in the book of Samuel. They encourage me... Read More...

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New Memoir Adds Diversity to Sobriety Literature

VIDEO – HIDING NO MORE HIDING – March 19, 2023 - MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez sits down with author and podcast host Laura Cathcart Robbins to discuss Robbins’ new memoir “Stash: My Life in Hiding,” which details Robbins’... Read More...

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‘The Wire’ Star Andre Royo Faces His Own Sobriety in ‘Drinking in America’

DOWN TO THE WIRE – March 18, 2023 - Andre Royo, a scene stealer in seminal TV series like “The Wire” and “Empire” and the recently Oscar-nominated film “To Leslie,” is tackling his most challenging role to date... Read More...

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Sobriety Advocates Propose Substance-Free Seating at Events

VIDEO – STIGMATIZING OURSELVES? – March 16, 2023 - Duke Rumley is the executive director of Sober A.F. Entertainment. “A.F. can stand for a lot of things. Sober A.F. can stand for sober and fun, it can stand for s... Read More...

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Billy Gunn Celebrates 12 Years of Sobriety

PINNING ADDICTION TO THE MAT (actual mat) – March 12, 2023 - “You did it, babe! @RealBillyGunn Another year, that now makes years SOBER!” Gunn’s wife Paula Sopp tweeted, sharing a photo of the two. “To s... Read More...

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New Mexico Man Writes Sobriety Book “Letters To My people”

VIDEO – EVERYONE SHOULD WRITE A BOOK – March 15 - Raised in Las Cruces, NM Author/Pastor Anthony Torres shares his struggles with former addiction in a new book endorsed by Korn band member “Letters to my people.” ... Read More...

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Gov. Gavin Newsom Unveils Homelessness/Substance Abuse Ballot Initiative

CALIFORNIA DREAMING – March 19, 2023 - Newsom made the proposal during one of his final “state of the state” tour of cities across California at Alvarado Hospital, adjacent to San Diego State University, with s... Read More...

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Sean Daniels Stages Recovery, One Show at a Time

THE WHITE CHIP, NEVER AGAIN – March 14, 2023 - Since getting sober on Oct. 12, 2011, Daniels has not only been up front about the perils he encountered as an artist with substance use disorder—especially a high... Read More...

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She Founded ‘She Recovers’ To Help Women Recover

AUDIO – SHE’S GOTTA NOT HAVE IT – Feb. 21, 2023 - On February 21, 2023, Nickel launches her first book, She Recovers Every Day, a daily meditation book intended to support women in recovery. In addition to writing an... Read More...

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Tuc Watkins: Before and After, 4 Years of Sobriety

IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE – March 20, 2021 - Actor Tuc Watkins has a message for anyone struggling to control their alcohol intake. The actor, 56, quit drinking four and a half years ago. In an Instagram posti... Read More...

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Ed Sheeran Opens Up Past Drug Use

VIDEO – QUITTING PAYS OFF – March 21, 2023 - The singer is currently preparing for the release of a four-part documentary series about his life and his rise to fame called The Sum of It All. Ahead of its release, th... Read More...

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David Dastmalchian’s Gratitude For Sobriety

SUPER SOBER TALENT – March 19, 2023 - The movie tells the true story of reporter Loretta McLaughlin (played by Keira Knightley), who was the first person to connect the series of murders. It also delves into wheth... Read More...

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Rehab Scams Indigenous People

GREED CAN KILL – March 22, 2023 - Victims are told to sign papers to claim the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state Medicaid agency for low-income residents. Under AHCCCS’ American Indian Health ... Read More...

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Honolulu Treatment Facility Must Pay $451,989 in Back Wages

NO OVERTIME FOR YOU! – March 17. 2023 - Investigators found that the facility did not pay the affected employees overtime and minimum wages for all hours worked and failed to keep proper payroll records, all of which... Read More...

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Teen Mom Star Pleads Guilty; Sentenced to Drug Rehab

LOVE GONE WRONG – March 14, 2023 - Ryan Edwards, star of MTV’s “Teen Mom,” admitted to stalking and threatening his ex-wife Mackenzie and was sentenced to substance abuse treatment after entering a guilty plea.... Read More...

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Addiction Was The Downfall for ex-NBA player Chris Herren, and His Comeback is Giving Back

HE GETS THE ASSIST! – March 20, 2023 - Herren said the most common question he hears from students is, “How do I help someone that I care about?” “Kids are looking for some info. on how to intervene in someb... Read More...

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Lil Uzi Vert Says Sobriety Improved The Creative Process

PATIENCE IS ESSENTIAL – March 15, 2023 - Lil Uzi Vert is in a new phase of his life centered around sobriety. The 27-year-old says that his creative process during the making of Pink Tape was better as a result of th... Read More...

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Nebraskans Don’t Understand Use of Narcan

VIDEO – TEACH THEM FAST – March 17, 2023 - And only 10-20% know where to get Narcan. “It doesn’t require a hospital or a clinic,” Habecker said. Narcan is administered as a nasal spray and the state... Read More...

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Nick Lachey Ordered to Attend AA Meetings After Heated Exchange With Photographer

VIDEO – WHAT WOULD BILL W. SAY? – March 21, 2023 - Nick Lachey has been ordered to attend anger management classes and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Multiple outlets report the 49-year-old singer’s court-ordered cla... Read More...

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How Perry Farrell Helped John Frusciante Get Off Heroin

VIDEO – LIFE SAVING ROCK HISTORY – March 12, 2023 - ‘Okay, let’s get you to the hospital right now.’ I had this bag of about an ounce of Persian heroin and about an ounce of cocaine, and I was just doing as much as ... Read More...

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Colin Farrell: From Bad Boy To ‘Dad Of The Year’

REALLY A STAR, NOT A STATISTIC – March 14, 2023 - As Colin Farrell earns universal acclaim for his role in The Banshees of Inisherin, we must remember that the ‘Colinnaissance’ has, in fact, been years in the making.... Read More...

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Students Gather to Break the Stigma

LEARNING THE ART WAY – March 16, 2023 - All eyes were on performances of the UPJ Dance Ensemble, UPJ Theater Club and UPJ Black Action Society members in the Cambria Room of the Student Union. In the back of... Read More...

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Cara Delevingne Gets Vulnerable About Her Sobriety

ONE FEELING AT A TIME – March 9, 2023 - Every single story is important and this is mine. We are all human. Of course we will fall and make mistakes. We will walk through really hard things in life but it’s how we ge... Read More...

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Blac Chyna’s Sobriety Journey

A MUST READ INTERVIEW – March 9, 2023 - When asked what sparked the change, Chyna said, “Honestly, I’m just changing everything about me. So, people that I had to cut off … certain business relationships. I ha... Read More...

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Is Addiction a Choice? Big Questions with Gabor Maté

VIDEO – IS PIZZA? – Nov. 2022 - Over four decades of clinical experience, renowned physician and addiction expert Dr Gabor Maté has seen how health systems neglect the role that trauma exerts on our bodies and our mi... Read More...

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What Are the Different Types of Addiction?

A DOPE FOR DOPAMINE – March 9, 2023 - Living with addiction doesn’t always involve drugs or alcohol. Identifying many types of addiction can help you find the help you need to finally end a vicious cycle. We... Read More...

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Idaho Murder Victim’s Mom in Jail After Tragic Relapse

NO MERCY, NO PEACE – March 9, 2023 - The 43-year-old has been struggling with drug abuse throughout her adult life and was jailed on drug charges on February 24. She is being held at the Kootenai Count... Read More...

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Former Addict Fosters Success Through Teen Challenge Program

VIDEO – HERO THROUGH AND THROUGH – March 9, 2024 - “The gentleman that I work with are living examples that there is life after addiction,” said Intake Coordinator Derek Dare. “It’s just nice to see the family and mo... Read More...

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