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Sharing Addiction Story ‘so worth it,’ says First Lady Kathryn Burgum

HONESTY MATTERS – Oct. 29, 2024 - Holth said he’s been in recovery for more than 16 years, but hadn’t gone public with his personal recovery journey until he was inspired by Burgum after she publicly admitted her str... Read More...

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Exploring The Life And Career Of Robert Downey Jr.: A Sober Hollywood Icon

A STAR IS REBORN – Oct. 27, 2024 - This comprehensive article aims to provide you with everything you need to know about Robert Downey Jr. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to his work, you’ll find valuabl... Read More...

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Recovering Alcoholic Reveals One Question That Determines If Someone Has a Drinking Problem

LAURA KNOWS – Oct. 30, 2024 - A woman who was drinking up to four bottles of wine every night has spoken about her recovery journey and the one question she claims can help determine if somebody has a problem with al... Read More...

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Woman’s Death Linked to Kratom

VIDEO – DANGER ZONE – Oct. 30, 2024 - A lethal dose of Kratom discovered during a toxicology report prompted the St. Tammany Parish coroner to speak out about its potential dangers as an over-the-counter supplement. ... Read More...

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Should Alcoholic Beverages Have Cancer Warning Labels?

WHY NOT? – Oct. 30, 2024 -Alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk for several cancers, and it’s important to raise public health awareness about the issue, according to Timothy Rebbeck, Vincent L. Gr... Read More...

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Utah’s Porn Addiction

VIDEO ONLY – AT ARM’S LENGTH – Oct. 31, 2024 - Utah might be considered the anti-pornography capital of the United States, and many locals would likely wear this badge with pride. Utah was the first state to pass a r... Read More...

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Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar?

SNICKER SNICKER – Oct. 29, 2024 - The American Heart Association recommends no more than six teaspoons of sugar per day (for women) or nine (for men). That would translate to about 25-35 grams of sugar per day (100-1... Read More...

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Addiction, Adoption, and Reconciliation

THE CYCLE OF LIFE – Oct. 30, 2024 - When my young friend Sebastian heard he had lost his biological brother to suicide—a brother he had never known—his life was temporarily upended. Soon after, we spoke about the ... Read More...

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Addictions, Smartphones and School Bans

GENERATION DISCOMBOBULATION – Oct. 31, 2024 - My interest centers around the overuse of smartphones and other devices by children that can develop into what mental health professionals refer to as a “process addictio... Read More...

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What a Teen In Recovery Wants You To Know

LISTEN UP – Oct. 29, 2024 - In my sophomore year, I was attending a relatively large alternative high school in Seattle. It was April 2022, and a friend had taken fentanyl and was actively overdosing directly across ... Read More...

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Pregnant Women & Babies Face ’TERRIFYING’ Threat

NPR AUDIO – DRUGS CAN F##K YOU UP – Oct. 31, 2024 - During her pregnancy, Megan Norris struggled with addiction to fentanyl. Dur... Read More...

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Jeff Jarrett Hits Major Milestone In His Sobriety

RING A DING DING – Oct. 31, 2024 - “This past Friday was seven years to the day of my sobriety date. And you talked about it, we just kind of joked about it, putting the bread in the can down seven years ago. When I,... Read More...

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Is This Methadone’s Moment?

IS IT TOO LATE? – Oct. 31, 2024 - “It’s absolutely atrocious that methadone policies have not kept up with the evidence. If you look at other countries that have expanded their access to methadone, their overdose rat... Read More...

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Noel Cunningham Tells How His Niece Helped Overcome His Alcoholism

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES – Oct. 30, 2020 - Noel said: “I was a chronic alcoholic, and lost everything. Sadly my sister and her husband were killed in a horrific car accident and a year after that, when I was at hom... Read More...

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Zac Clark on Sobriety, Resilience, and Running

YOU CAN’T RUN AWAY FROM YOURSELF – Nov. 1, 2024 - The Bachelorette star is running the TCS New York City Marathon to support underprivileged individuals on the path toward recovery. This year, he is running his 10... Read More...

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Phish Raises $4 Million for Recovery Program

VIDEO – PLAYING IT FORWARD – Oct. 30, 2024 - Vermont jam band Phish was back on the stage in Albany, New York, last weekend to raise money for a local substance abuse recovery center. Divided Sky is a residential ret... Read More...

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Shawn Mendes Shares Alcoholism/Drug Addiction Fears

VIDEO – BETTER SAFE THAN STONED – Nov. 1, 2024 - The 26-year-old Canadian pop star has been in the spotlight since releasing his debut single, Life of the Party, aged just 15. In 2022, he abruptly cancelled a world t... Read More...

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Cleaning Up Litter Helps Recovered Addict Find Purpose

VIDEO – CLEAN and SOBER – Oct. 30, 2024 - “Boredom is a relapse trigger,” he said. “And so, it just comes from my personal experience that you have to have find a purpose and stay busy.” This initiative is also he... Read More...

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Matthew Perry’s Sister Breaks Silence

THE LOSS LINGERS – Oct. 24, 2024 - Perry's younger sister, Caitlin Morrison, 43, and his stepfather Keith Morrison, 77, have broken their silence nearly one year after the star's tragic passing. The 'best thing' M... Read More...

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‘Serious Problems’ with Addiction Treatment in California

AUDIO – PROFITS BEFORE PEOPLE? – Oct. 25, 2025 - Big addiction treatment “campuses” aren’t allowed in residential neighborhoods without special permits. But providers in California get around that by clustering... Read More...

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Orange County, CA Has Over 460 Treatment Facilities

VIDEO – JUNKIES LIVES MATTER – Oct. 25, 2024 - According to ChatGPT, Orange County, California, has a significant concentration of drug treatment facilities due to the high demand for addiction services. Estimates in... Read More...

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Use Psilocybin to Halt Relapse in Opioid Addicts?

LIKE MAGIC – Oct. 18, 2024 - The trial, led by Imperial College London, will focus on whether psilocybin – the active compound in magic mushrooms – combined with psychological support, can help to prevent relapse in ... Read More...

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12 Signs Your Partner Is Hiding Their Alcoholism

TIC TACS ALL DAY? – Oct. 23, 2024 - Warning: This article contains discussion of alcoholism which some readers may find distressing. So what signs can you look out for that could indicate that someone close to you th... Read More...

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Therapist Tells How to Help Loved Ones Battling Addiction

VIDEO – IT’S EASY AND HARD – Oct. 24, 2024 - It’s National Addiction Treatment Week. According to the American Hospital Association, only 6% of the 46 million Americans with substance abuse issues get the treatment t... Read More...

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New Book: “7 Secret Pillars of Sobriety”

MORE THAN ONE WAY – Oct. 23, 2024 - Tim Murphy’s journey to sobriety was anything but ordinary. From his childhood memories of playing “Connect the Dots” with bullet holes to surviving a blackout car crash, Murphy ha... Read More...

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Jackie O’s Tearful Emotional Addiction Confession

AUDIO – SALTY TEARS – Oct. 23, 2024 - Jackie O has broken down in tears on her radio show this morning as she revealed she secretly went to rehab to treat a years-long drug addiction. CONTINUE@YouTube https... Read More...

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Singer Carnie Wilson Speaks of Her Addiction

AUDIO – GOOD VIBRATIONS – Oct. 26, 2024 - Singer Carnie Wilson has experienced a great deal of fame in her life. Wilson co-founded the pop music trio Wilson Phillips with her younger sister Wendy, and she is the d... Read More...

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Blac Chyna Reminded Someone She’s Sober After Being Offered Alcohol On Live Broadcast

STAYING STRONG – Oct. 28, 2024 - Angela was on a social media live when the person approached her off-camera with a drink. “I don’t drink,” she replied. “I made up my mind on September 14, 2022 that I was do... Read More...

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Person of the Week: Louise Stanger

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! – October29, 2024 - Dr. Louise Stanger LCSW, CDWF, CIP CILC is a preeminent clinician interventionist, author and thought leader in the behavioral health and addiction treatments industry. Sh... Read More...

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Under an L.A. Freeway: A Psychiatric Rescue Mission

SO MANY SICK PEOPLE – Oct. 22, 2024 - In a downtown Los Angeles parking lot, a stretch of asphalt tucked between gleaming hotels and the 110 freeway, a psychiatrist named Shayan Rab was seeing his third patient of th... Read More...

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