Billy Joel ‘hurt’ by Elton John’s Rehab Comments ATTRACTION NOT COERCION – July 26, 2025 - Billy Joel felt “really hurt” after Sir Elton John encouraged him to go to rehab. The 76-year-old star admits that some “bad blood” developed between himself and Elton, af... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyRecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
AA Proves Beneficial For Those Aiming To Quit Alcohol YES IT DOES – July 27, 2025 - Some addicts feel to share their problems and causes for the addiction. AA members provide a platform for such people and share their sufferings. AA members interact with such people and... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
TV Journalist Beth McDonough Discusses Her Sobriety VIDEO – STANDBY – July 31, 2025 - Beth McDonough spoke with WBZ-TV’s Penny Kmitt about hitting rock bottom with two DUI arrests and how she recovered from alcoholism. She also discusses more about her journey in her ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
No Lost Causes Club READING MAKES YOU A BETTER PERSON – July 15, 2025 - “A stunning, seriously sick, and profoundly well work. I love the intricacies of sanity, and how it can look so crazy. This book had me laughing and crying. Truly b... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
There’s One Simple Method to Reduce Alcohol Intake FEAR FACTOR – Aug. 5, 2025 - Researchers have discovered an effective method of getting people to drink less alcohol: Highlight the increased risk of cancer that comes with imbibing and pair that with counting each a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCancer
There’s Just One Small Problem With Quitting Booze HOWLING? – Aug. 2, 2025 - Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, coined the term emotional sobriety, which, in simple terms, can be defined as inner peace. After many years without a drink, Wilson experien... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
Vodka Seltzers Mislabeled as Celsius Energy Drinks BOOZY BLUNDER – July 31, 2025 - Fans of a popular energy drink may unknowingly be cracking open a can of alcohol, thanks to a supply-chain snafu. High Noon is recalling certain 12-packs of its vodka seltzers, which t... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Media
Demi Burnett Celebrates 4 Years Sober NEVER NEEDED THE ALCOHOL – August 5, 2025 - Bachelor Nation fans first met Demi Burnett on Season 23 of “The Bachelor.” Now, Demi is taking to Instagram to celebrate a major milestone in her sobriety journey. The Bac... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
How ‘Rock Bottom’ Looks Different at 25 AMAZING STORY – July 15, 2025 - At 25, Lauren McQuistin decided she needed to quit drinking for good. At the time, she was studying and performing opera at Yale School of Music. Many of her peers were deep in heavy, ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaFeatured Articles
Jamie Lee Curtis on Her Sobriety In Two Words WINNER’S WINNER – July 27, 2025 - She is calling herself a “controlled addict” after decades of being a recovering alcoholic. The 66-year-old actress reflected on her 26-year-long sobriety journey in a new interview,... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured Articles
Most Common Question Asked About My 5 Year Sobriety CELEBRATING NON-ALCOHOLIC LIFE – July 27, 2025 - From the age of 14 to 24, I was caught in a relentless cycle of binge drinking most weekends. Monday through Thursday, I was fine, but then came Friday to Sunday wh... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousFeatured Articlessobriety
Ashley McBryde’s ‘First-Of-Its-Kind’ Bar Inspired By Her Sobriety BARTENDER HAS TIME – Aug. 1, 2025 - The award-winning country artist announced that she’s opening a bar called Redemption. It’s “inspired by her personal path to sobriety and designed as a welcoming space that honors... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured Articles
‘Real Housewife’ Katie Rost Makes Surprise Announcement Amid Sobriety Journey WHO’S GOT THE RICE? – July 27, 2025 - “I got married on July 10th to the love of my life. Prior to our marriage I had a slight manic episode, it’s been handled and he encouraged me to get help and also stay off socia... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyFeatured Articles
Red Wine Raises Blood Pressure RED, RED WINE – August 4, 2025 - Red wine has built a reputation as a “healthy” drink; however, limited scientific evidence supports its blood pressure benefits. Small amounts of red wine may not affect your blood pr... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and Medialife expectancySlider
Why Alcohol – Not Cannabis – Is Fueling Surprise Pregnancies in Young Women OH BABY – August 6, 2025 - Women who strongly wanted to avoid pregnancy were significantly more likely to become pregnant if they engaged in heavy drinking. Their risk was 50% higher compared to women who drank mode... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousArticles of InterestBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediamarijuanaSlider
Understanding the Brain’s “Action Mode” SCIENCE MATTERS – July 24, 2025 - Moving toward saying no to drugs, cravings, and risky choices. The brain is a master controller, organized into large-scale neural networks that directly affect whether people with a... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousAug 05 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionMental Health
Alcohol-related Liver Disease Has Doubled In Last 20 Years TOO MANY DOUBLES – July 23, 2025 - 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. The increase is tied to four groups that make up a greater share of heavy drinkers than they did two decades ago: Women, adults... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousAug 05 2025
Courtney Stodden’s “Toxic Relationship” With Alcohol TOXIC RELATIONSHIP WITH ALCOHOL – July 21, 2025 - Courtney Stodden is embracing a sober lifestyle. The Celebrity Big Brother U.K. alum shared their decision to give up alcohol in a candid message about struggling ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousAug 05 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobriety
Summer Drinking Poses Unique Health Risks AUDIO – TAKE A LIFEGUARD – July 22, 2025 - Goin’ swimming? Keep in mind that more drownings occur in July than any other month of the year, the institute warns. Swimmers whose judgment is impaired by alcohol are more... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousAug 05 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and Media
When Christie Brinkley Couldn’t Tolerate Billy Joel’s Alcoholism MORE COUPLES THERAPY – July 24, 2025 - Their romance started off idyllic following a chance meeting on a Caribbean island, but the harsh throwaway comment Billy Joel uttered to wife Christie Brinkley amid his battle ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousAug 05 2025Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity Sobrietysobriety
Courtney Stodden On An Emotional Sober Journey FEELINGS – JULY 18, 2025 - The influencer shared a clip to let her more than 300K fans know she’s 72 hours into sobriety, and it’s been tough because she’s used alcohol for years to self-medicate. Stodden says she jo... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 29 2025
TV Host Ulrika Jonsson Reveals Journey to Sobriety QUITTING TIME – July 22, 2025 - The TV show host and model sat down to discuss how she knew it was time to make a change, the help she received, and what life looks like now. The star said she knew that “there was an... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 29 2025
Rehab Center Facing Uncertainty With Potential Medicaid Cuts VIDEO – REPORTING BAD NEWS – July 19, 2025 - Danny McGee struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for more than 50 years. McGee said when he entered the Veteran’s Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program (VARP) in early 202... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 29 2025RecoveryRecovery AdvocateRehab
Keith Powers Celebrates 200 Days of Sobriety IT’S A START – July 22, 2025 - The actor revealed that he is 200 days alcohol-free. This announcement comes after he revealed in 2019 that he has anxiety and that he was using alcohol as a coping mechanism. “I could ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 29 2025
Woman Seemed To Be Thriving—But She Had a Dangerous Secret VIDEO – QUIET DISORDER – July 19, 2025 - At first glance, Amanda, a 38-year-old woman from California, looked like she had it all together and was thriving in life, but, beneath that surface, she was silently struggl... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 29 2025
Where Is Stacey Dash? RIGHT & WRONG – July 19, 2025 - Stacey is living a new life of sobriety following a string of high-profile controversies. She previously struggled with an addiction to Vicodin, telling Dr. Oz in Octob... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 29 2025
Oasis’ Tour Secrets: Sobriety, Mystery Messages & Charitable Giving… JUMBOTRON ACTION – July 19, 2025 - In January, it was revealed Liam will be sober throughout the summer months to make sure the reunion gigs all go off without any issues. Liam seems to be taking the comeback very... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 29 2025sobriety
Ozzy Osbourne’s Sobriety Struggles RIP AND HOW HE OVERCAME THEM – July 23, 2025 - Ozzy Osbourne was one of the most iconic figures in rock. His issues with alcoholism and drug addiction began in the 1970s and got him booted from Black Sabbath in 1979. He ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCelebrity SobrietyJuly 29 2025RecoveryRehab
New Documentary Focuses on Recovery VIDEO – ROAD TO RECOVERY – July 9th, 2025 - BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Addiction and, more importantly, the road to recovery are in the spotlight in Brattleboro, where a new documentary playing this Sunday hits close ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaDrug Abuse and AddictionJuly 22 2025RecoveryRecovery Advocate
Bushwick Woman’s Recovery Starts on TikTok AUDIO – MORNING EDITION – July 14, 2025 - Addiction specialists said finding community, even online, is crucial to success. CONTINUE@WNYC ... Read More...12 Step ProgramAddiction RecoveryAlcohol AddictionAlcoholics AnonymousBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaJuly 22 2025sobrietyTikTok