Plugging deadly holes in California’s treatment system CALIFORNIA SCAMMING – May 16, 2021- After years of study, a first-of-its-kind coalition of more than 50 groups — including the California Hospital Association, California Medical Association, county health dire... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
LA County expands Naloxone distribution among homeless NOT TIME TO GO ‘HOME’ YET – May 18, 2021 - “A medication-first approach allows patients to first be stabilized on medication, and then be brought into the right level of care to fit their needs — therefore decreasi... Read More...Addiction RecoveryDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021opioid crisisopioidsOverdoseRecoveryRehab
A CONVERSATION ABOUT NCADD STILL IN ACTION – May 19, 2021 - Daisy Carter of Jackson is the executive director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of the Central Mississippi Area (NCADD), a nonprofit that raises publ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Dustin Rhodes Celebrates 13 Years of Sobriety PINING THE BOTTLE FOREVER – May 19, 2021 - Dustin Rhodes marked his 13th year of sobriety on Wednesday. The AEW star posted to Twitter on Wednesday announcing that he’s been clean and sober for the last 13 yea... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 25 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
On Parole Means Staying Clean and Sober STAY FREE: BE YOUR OWN COMPANION – May 14, 2021- “Clients really did reach out to us,” Ms. White said. And that was even though it was up to her, Mr. Lecorchick and Mr. Bielskie to enforce consequences. Ms... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Netflix documentary brings renewed focus to addiction problem BIG PHARMA IN BIG TROUBLE – May 21, 2021 - Alexa Perivolotis, program director at Alyssa’s Place, said the message of the series, which is aimed at showing how the fallout from drug addiction can affect anyone... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 25 2021opioid crisisopioidsOverdoseRehab
Mother finds addiction support on Nextdoor WATCH – NEIGHBORHOOD LOVE – May 21, 2021 - McClure is an open book when it comes to her road to recovery after drug addiction. On the app, she shares her struggles and more importantly, her victories. She has n... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninternetinterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
What pushed Ryan Leaf into painkiller addiction? STICKS AND STONES... – May 18, 2021 - The audience cheered and clapped. And then the MC there at the MGM Grand announced my name and the whole auditorium just booed and hissed,” Leaf, who has since recovered f... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Ewan McGregor Says His Own Sobriety Helped Him Better Understand His ‘Halston’ Role WATCH – REMEMBER WHEN LUNCH WAS COCAINE? – May 17, 2021 - In Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series “Halston”, Ewan McGregor plays the late American fashion designer Roy Halston who became the face of an internationa... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassiondepressionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 25 2021RecoveryRehab
Lamar Odom on His Sobriety 5 Years After Near-Fatal Overdose KETAMINE IS MY FRIEND – May 17, 2021 - With Lamar’s reported current solution, he believes he has found the best way to helping him maintain his sobriety, telling GMA, “I call it the healthy high.” His trea... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionInterviewMay 25 2021Mental HealthOverdoseRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Substance abuse recovery services see uptick in demand WATCH – MORE HEADS NEED BEDS! – May 17, 2021 - While restrictions and mandates have been lifted, and vaccines are being distributed, many centers said they are starting to see an uptick in people coming back f... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Pro skateboarder uses own challenges to inspire others towards recovery WATCH – SOBER IS BETTER – May 20, 2021 - To most skateboarders, time at the local skate park is all about perfecting their craft — time to get on their boards, practice new skills and just let loose. For pr... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘I used to bring only tears to my family, now today, I bring smiles’ LIVING IN D’LIGHT – May 21, 2021 - But, she says, after reaching out to addiction support group Heal the Hurt (HTH), her recovery has been ‘astounding’. “Heal the Hurt has helped me to realise that childhood trau... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Healthcare worker embraces sobriety after spending $212 a week on booze during lockdown THAT’S ALL? – May 22, 2021- Nikki had a successful career in healthcare, a detached home and, more importantly, two children and a loving and supportive husband. But alcohol held her in a vice-like grip for 15 y... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusinterventionMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Virtually Sober – When AA Went Away An original story by Christopher Dale. – Nicholas had been virtually sober once before … well, virtually anyway. Unfortunately neither the liquor store nor the whiskey nor the inevitable DTs were avatars. They were r... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusMay 25 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Mother-daughter bond remains strong ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – May 9, 2021 - “Not every mom would do that,” Becky, 29, said, fighting off tears as her mom sat stoically across the table watching her youngest daughter, more proud of the demons Becky f... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
South Philly parish dedicates shrine to former alcoholic on the path to sainthood “We are not saints...” UNTIL NOW! – May 12, 2021 - Born in 1856, Talbot started drinking at age 12, and for more than 16 years afterward was mired in addiction — even “pawning his own clothing and boots” for al... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousCompassioninterventionInterviewMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Moe Abbey-Bey, a champion for harm reduction policy, passes away MAN IN A VAN – May 12, 2021 - The best place to get to know Maurice Abbey-Bey was in the van. Most days, he roamed around the streets of D.C. in a white outreach van belonging to the harm-reduction organization... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and Addictionharm reductioninterventionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY – May 16th – Danny Trejo Says He Would Be in Prison or Dead if He Didn’t Get Sober MIRACLE AND MIRACLE WORKER – May 16, 2021 - Trejo’s children, Gilbert and Danielle Trejo, both got help at CRI-Help when they were struggling with addiction. Gilbert Trejo has nearly seven years clean while his... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Salvation Army Sued for Not Paying Minimum Wage to Addicts SANTA TOOK ALL THE CASH – May 12, 2021 - According to the Washington Post, the US Department of Labor had reviewed the Salvation Army’s “work therapy” program and determined it was unlawful and ordered the nonp... Read More...Addiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Women Experience Addiction Differently HITTING THE GLASS...FLOOR – May 14, 2021 - When it comes to addiction, gender matters. Women often get addicted for different reasons than men, they go into treatment for different reasons, and they get and stay sob... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassiondepressionDrug Abuse and Addictioninterventionlife expectancyMay 18 2021Mental HealthRecoveryRehab
Ex-addict turns dark past into bright future WATCH – AT ITS EXREME, EVERYTHING TURNS TO ITS OPPOSITE – May 12, 2021 - People become addicted to drugs for many different reasons. For Jeff Blackburn, it happened very young while he was living in a broken ho... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Rob Lowe marks 31 years of sobriety WATCH – HIGH MARKS FOR HAPPINESS – MAY 10, 2021- “Today I have 31 years drug and alcohol free,” he wrote on Monday in honor of the anniversary. “I want to give thanks to everyone walking this path with me, and ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionInterviewMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘MOM’ Series Finale-Recovery at its best WATCH – A GREAT TV SERIOUS – May 13, 2021 - The series finale of MOM comes to CBS and Paramount+. In “My Kinda People And The Big To-Do” Bonnie gains a new outlook on her sobriety after dealing with difficult news. ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Learn From Brené Brown’s 25 Years of Sobriety YOU DON’T HAVE TO DRINK TO START OVER – May 14, 2021 - Brené Brown has been sober for 25 years, and took to Facebook recently to talk about what her sobriety has meant to her life. The bestselling author, po... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Kratom Dependency Grows WATCH – SOLD IN VENDING MACHINES – May 12, 2021 - Until the pandemic struck in March 2020, Rohr and her Kalamazoo-based staff rarely encountered Kratom, or it was mistaken for an opiate in a patient entering re... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCoronavirusDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021opioid crisisopioidsOverdoseRecoveryRehab
Now Wearables And Apps Can Help You Avoid Relapse IT WORKS IF YOU WEAR IT – May 13, 2021 - Avoiding addiction relapse is no small feat, however. Relapse is common during recovery, especially when the patient isn’t receiving treatment. One study has shown about a th... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to Honor Oregon Attorney General and Stanford Professor HAPPENING TODAY – May 14, 2021 - Rosenblum, a former federal prosecutor and state judge serving in her third term as attorney general, has prioritized expanding understanding of addiction, treatment and recover... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionDrug Abuse and AddictioninterventionMay 18 2021nonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
How A.A. Survived an Existential Crisis SECRET PASSWORDS – May 12, 2021 - The switch from in-person to online at the onset of the pandemic was overnight. “It all happened really quick,” recalls Anne, the group’s elected “overall chair” for 2020. (All... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyCompassionCoronavirusinterventionMay 18 2021Mental Healthnonprofit organizationRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Ex-NFL Quarterback Colt Brennan Found Unconscious In Rehab Facility ONE MORE SAD LOSS – May 11, 2021 - In the April 12 post, Colt discussed the fallout from a sexual misconduct allegation he faced while at the University of Colorado (where he played football before transferring to H... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMay 11 2021RecoveryRehab