Corey O’Brien Opens Up About Overcoming Addiction JOY RECLAIMED – September 18, 2025 - At 21, Corey O’Brien checked into rehab for what was supposed to be a 28-day stay. He didn’t leave for nearly two years. But after coming out the other side — O’Brien’s been sober... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewSept 23 2025
Three Californians Dead From Ingesting Synthetic Kratom WHO’S NEXT? – Sept. 13, 2025 - The Los Angeles Department of Health is warning the public to not use a powerful synthetic drug sold at gas stations after three otherwise healthy people died recently from the drug. Th... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSept 23 2025
Forgotten Opioid Resurfaces As Lethal Street Drug COMEBACK TIME – Sept. 16, 2024 - Nitazenes—a class of highly potent synthetic opioids—are rapidly emerging as a major contributor to the overdose crisis. Originally developed in the 1950s but never approved for clini... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and Addictionopioid crisisopioidsSept 23 2025
How To Stop Problem Gambling FLUSH WITH FALSE HOPE – Sept. 15, 2025 - Gambling addictions can push people into debt and fuel mental health crises. Studies show people with such addictions are at higher risk for depression and suicide. Psychol... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaGamingSept 23 2025
Drug-Fueled Chaos Is Running Rampant at Fort Bragg AUDIO – BOOK REVIEW – Sept. 4, 2025 - Rodríguez, a former Green Beret soldier and medic with 10 deployments under his belt and plenty of scars to show for it, including PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, vision is... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSept 23 2025
The Rehab Playbook Helps Individuals Struggling with Addiction BOOK REVIEW – Sept. 16, 2025 - The Rehab Playbook helps both individuals struggling with addiction and the community of people—family, friends, therapists, and physicians—who care about them by providing a deeper und... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateSept 23 2025
Prescription Drugs Linked to Rise in Fall-related Deaths Among Seniors MEDS MATTER – Sept. 11, 2025 - For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled in the U.S. over the last 30 years. Some experts believe that certain medication... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025Trauma
Expert Discusses Improvements For Access Addiction Treatment VIDEO – MAKES SENSE – Sept. 15, 2025 - With potential federal funding cuts on the horizon, the upcoming New York legislative session will be a tough one as the state looks to address funding issues and more. Rob K... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehabSept 23 2025
An Upsetting Number of Americans Are Dying From Alcohol DANGEROUS TRENDS – September 18, 2025 - Fewer Americans say they drink alcohol now than they have done for decades, but for those that do, the habit appears to have become dramatically deadlier over time, with the al... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025
Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’ VIDEO – SOBER TAILGATE – September 16, 2025 - While some may think alcohol is just part of watching sports, local organizations are working to change the narrative. In celebration of National Recovery Month, The Phoe... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025sobriety
Women Inspired By Her Own Sobriety VIDEO – TO THINE OWN SELF BE SOBER – Sept. 19, 2025 - September is National Recovery Month. It acknowledges the health care providers and those in recovery for the ongoing efforts to tackle challenges with addiction.... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025sobriety
Alcohol is everywhere – an added challenge for those addicted! VIDEO – LIVE ND LEARN – Sept. 15, 2025 - Sara Bown has been alcohol free for six years. She talks about how social norms and easy access to alcohol play a role in alcohol abuse. CONTINUE@CBC ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025
Her Son Took Kratom for 6 Weeks. It Killed Him. WHO DO YOU KILL? – Sept. 17, 2025 - Wyatt Wheeler was looking for an alternative to alcohol when he found kratom. The 27-year-old was attending the rigorous Neely School of Business at Texas Christian University, ... Read More...Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionSept 23 2025
Prison Inmates Credit Podcast with Saving Lives as ‘Sober Speak’ Surpasses 3 Million Downloads GREAT APP – Sept. 15, 2025 - Founded in 2017 by John M., Sober Speak is a recovery-focused podcast featuring conversations with individuals working through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ranked among the top 1... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025sobriety
Lady Gaga – Always Remember Us This Way VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 674,752,436 views - Music video by Lady Gaga performing Always Remember Us This Way (From A Star Is Born Soundtrack). CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vheNbQlsyU ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winnerSept 23 2025
Lady Gaga – Million Reasons VIDEO – MUSICAL INTERLUDE – 53,737,449 views - Live At Royal Variety Performance. CONTINUE@YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8lUW9SKquY ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winnerSept 23 2025
Seeking a Higher Power by Michael Cowl Gordon BOOK RECOMMENDATION – Sept. 2025 - We are experiencing an epidemic of epic proportions, as the stress of life seems to ever increase. Alcoholics Anonymous, and the dozens of other programs that address other problems... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025
Person of the Week: Jenner Anderson STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – Sept. 23, 2025 - Jenner Anderson is from the Bay Area and went to school at University of California, Santa Cruz, majoring in Sociology. She has a passion for entertainment, and moved to Los... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaInterviewRecoverySept 23 2025
‘I tried to escape with drugs & alcohol’: Björn Borg on Quitting Tennis QUITTING TIME – September 18, 2025 - "I’m a person who doesn’t say very much,” Björn Borg says with a wry smile. Borg, the greatest tennis player of his day, has spent 42 years saying nothing since he announced his r... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025
Charlie Sheen’s Daughter Gets Emotional As She Learns Reason Behind Actor’s Sobriety Journey WHO WOULDN’T? – Sept. 13, 2025 - Charlie Sheen’s new documentary on Netflix has not only pulled back the curtain on his struggles with addiction but has also left a lasting impact on his daughter, Sami Sheen. As per ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025
After Losing His Mother To An Overdose – Billy Strings Plays to Honor Her AUDIO – MUSIC HEALS – Sept. 8, 2025 - Singer-songwriter Billy Strings says his guitar has been his best friend for as long as he can remember. “I slept with my guitar when I was 4 or 5 years old,” he says. “I’d put i... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyOverdoseSept 23 2025Trauma
Sex Addict Accused of Stealing $1.9M For Vegas Trips & Porn Stars OVERLY HORNY – Sept. 12, 2025 - A film accountant pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he embezzled nearly $2 million from production companies that hired him, using the funds for Las Vegas trips and hookups with p... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025Sexual Addiction
‘It’s addictive and it’s everywhere’: Pill Hooks Users Everywhere HILLBILLY HEROIN – Sept. 18, 2025 - Grace was given a free sample of CBD American Shaman’s Advanced Alkaloids tablets after purchasing an order of CBD gummies — a promotion the company continues to this day. She like... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionHeroin AddictionSept 23 2025
Courage, Sobriety and Global Adventure in ‘Successful Runaway’ READING MATTERS – Sept. 18, 2025 - Tiffany Love, a military veteran and solo world traveler, has released her debut memoir, “Successful Runaway,” a raw, inspiring account of personal transformation, resilience, and a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaSept 23 2025
5 Actors Who Went Sober And Immediately Turned Their Lives Around RDJ and Company – Sept. 14, 2025 - It used to be that when non-famouses said they had gone sober, they’d court intrusive questions at best and mistrust or ostracization at worst. If they hadn’t had a melodramatic tra... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025
Charlie Sheen’s Claim About Matthew Perry’s Sobriety FRIENDS – Sept. 17, 2025 - In a new interview, Sheen revealed that he believed Perry was not sober while promoting his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.” The “Two and a Half Men” star sai... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025
18 Country Stars Who Are Committed to Sobriety BAND OF AA BROTHERS & SISTERS – Sept. 2025 - (Photo: Shania Twain) One thing country music is known for? Drinkin’ songs. For some, there’s nothing like tipping back a cold one to a tune about tipping back a cold ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025sobriety
General Hospital’s Gregory Zarian Gets Candid On Sobriety VIDEO – NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH – Sept. 15, 2025 - Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) and Gregory Zarian who recurred as Julian, a friend of Kate Howard’s (Megan Ward) on General Hospital, talked about fear. Plus, Gregor... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025
Jake Owen Celebrates Remarkable Transformation After 4 Years of Sobriety LIVING THE LIFE! – Sept. 18, 2025 - Owen shared an Instagram post commemorating his personal achievement. Set to a black background, Owen weaved together some heavily thought-out words that sound much like a so... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietySept 23 2025sobriety
Quote of the Week – Robert Redford “Not taking a risk is a risk. That’s how I see it.” – Robert Redford, 1936–2025 ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediaquote of the weekSept 23 2025