Diet Coke Triples Your Risk of Stroke FOR GOLFERS ONLY? – June 8, 2026 - The marketing behind diet soda is what makes it that much more insidious. It’s sold to us as the responsible choice. This framing of being ‘the healthier swap’ has worked so well on... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionJune 16 2026
One in Five U.S. Ignoramouses Unaware of Link Between Diet and Blood Cholesterol Levels EAT YOUR HEART OUT – June 8, 2026 - The poll included 2,200 U.S. adults surveyed May 26-27, 2026. When asked, “What is the effect of the following foods on an individual’s blood cholesterol level?” roughly half corre... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediadiet sodaEating Disorderfood addictionJune 16 2026life expectancy
Mayor Says Sobriety Won’t Be Required at New Homeless Shelter THANK GOD – June 9, 2026 - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said residents entering a new homeless shelter community in the city’s Interbay neighborhood will not be required to be sober, a policy she defended as part of th... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionhomelessJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Tribal Members Ride with Message of Faith and Sobriety GALLOPING TO HEALTH – June 10, 2026 - People were gathering on a tribal reservation on Wednesday with a message they hope will help other people overcome addiction. Once they arrived, people were invited to hear stor... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
‘What It Takes’ Documentary Tells Intimate Stories of Addiction Recovery TAKES ALL KINDS – June 10, 2026 - “Addiction affects far more people than we know about because it’s a conversation that’s embarrassing and stays in the shadows,” Shulman said. He said he hopes The documenta... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 16 2026Recovery
Joshua Bassett Says Addiction ‘Should Have Killed Me’ YOU AIN’T THE ONLY ONE – June 10, 2026 - The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star, 25, appeared on the June 9 episode of the More Life with Carl Radke podcast and opened up about his struggle with addict... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026
Trauma and Addiction to OnlyFans Success VIDEO – SOBRIETY PAYS OFF – June 9, 2026 - (Michael Stairways is with Michael Lynch) Solo and Doc sit down with Essie Bone to discuss her journey from addiction, trauma, and life in small-town Indiana to over four ye... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026Trauma
Doctor explains the four key signs you’re in the alcoholic danger zone IMPORTANT ARTICLE – June 10, 2026 - Speaking to the Telegraph, Dr Niall Campbell of The Priory identified four warning signs, suggesting that since the end of the coronavirus pandemic he’s noticed people’s drinking h... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026
Addressing Youth Addiction & Recovery with Dr. John Kelly VIDEO – WATCH and LEARN – June 10, 2026 - What does the latest science say about youth substance use prevention, adolescent treatment, recovery support services and the future of addiction recovery? In this episode, ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 16 2026teenagers
Person One Year Sober Shows Garden That Helped Get Them There SEED TO FLOWER – June 12, 2026 - Recovery looks different for everyone, but positive, hands-on activities such as gardening can play an important role in the process. Gardening provides routine, encourages t... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
More Than 1 Drink a Day Linked to Health Risks – But Not in America! WHY? – June 8, 2026 - Researchers found no clear health benefit from low-level alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. The study concludes that t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026
Strongman Attempts World Record to Raise Money for Recovery Home VIDEO – BREAKING A SWEAT – June 11, 2026 - Butte strongman Ray Hibnes attempts to lift over 96,000 pounds in one hour Saturday to raise money for a new addiction recovery home. WATCH https://www.youtube... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Laura Nyro – Live at the Bottom Line VIDEO – SONG OF THE WEEK – ETERNAL: THE ROLL OF THE OCEAN All her pieces in all her versions are MASTERPIECES! Normally I don’t hear soul music, but Laura is simply incredible! By far the best ARTIST in music (not on... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediagrammy winnerJune 16 2026
Person of the Week: Vicki Abelson STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – June 16, 2026 - Bestselling author, actress, producer, and talk show host, Vicki Abelson, thrice appeared on Saturday Night Live, co-starred in a pilot for Comedy Central, and went mano a ma... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyInterviewJune 16 2026RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Tim Allen Opens Up On Sobriety & Fatherhood Regrets STILL A STAR – June 11, 2026 - “I never really wanted to be a dad. I joke about it on stage; I’ve just never been a real fan of children. As people have said many times about parenting, you go through all this to ge... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026
Britain to Ban Youth from TikTok, YouTube and Other Social Media… FAT CHANCE – June 15, 2026 - Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. “... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetJune 16 2026Mental HealthSmartphone Addictionteenagers
91 years ago – a severe hangover led 2 friends to start Alcoholics Anonymous in Akron, OH MANY YEARS AGO...THANK GOD – June 10, 2026 - The outcome was the establishment of A.A., which today has more than 123,000 groups worldwide in 180 countries. In 2021, A.A. estimated there were nearly two million membe... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026
15 Celebrities Who Embraced Sobriety AND STILL ARE – June 3, 2026 - Actress / Model Zita Vass attends the Rock To Recovery 5 benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre on July 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, - Public figures from film, music, and sports have shared ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026
Midlife Habits That Could Make or Break Your Brain’s Health KEEP IT ACTIVE – June 11, 2026 - Neuroscientists now see midlife as a critical window when the brain becomes especially vulnerable to aging — but also more responsive to intervention. The implications are profound... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026life expectancyMental Health
Arizona treatment center using weight loss meds in addiction recovery VIDEO – THIN PROOF? – June 12, 2026 - Dr. Aaron Wilson with The Meadows said emerging research suggests the drugs may also help reduce cravings for alcohol and other substances. “A lot of the preclinical research ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026Recovery
Freedom Summer’s Shrink: Remembering Robert Coles OBITUARY – June 9, 2026 - A famous figure who lives a very long life risks outliving his fame. That was the case for Robert Coles, the celebrated child psychiatrist and social critic, who died earlier this week at ag... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026Mental Health
Cara Delevingne Gets Vulnerable About Sobriety GREAT VIDEO – ROLE MODEL MODEL – June 2026 - Cara Delevingne opens up about the deeply personal journey behind her music. She talks about sobriety, mental health, vulnerability and why she waited until now to share t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJune 16 2026Recovery
Highly Addictive Nicotine Pouches: Tobacco’s Latest Ploy NO SURPRISES – June 10, 2026 - Nicotine pouches are small, microfiber satchels containing a pre-portioned powder doped with nicotine — a highly addictive chemical — flavorings and other ingredients. When held in the ... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJune 16 2026nicotine
Meta and Google Denied New Trial in Youth Addiction Lawsuit COMPLICATED – June 10, 2026 - Motions filed by Meta Platforms and Alphabet’s Google requesting a new trial have been denied by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Carolyn Kuhl, who upheld a jury’s findings that both com... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneFacebookinternetJune 16 2026Smartphone Addictionteenagers
Smartphone Addiction of Young Adults – ‘I can never be in a room alone and not be on my phone.’ ME NEITHER – June 2026 - Eight focus groups were conducted involving 37 students aged 18-22 to explore how smartphones support and undermine well being, with addiction emerging as one of the themes. The data were mat... Read More...Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneJune 16 2026Smartphone Addiction
Quote of the Week – Gene Shalit Favorite Gene Shalit line was from his review of Crazy Heart. “He even sings in bowling alleys. Spare me.” – Gene Shalit, 1926-2026 ... Read More...Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJune 16 2026quote of the week