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Man thanks officer who arrested him, got him into recovery

WATCH –A bop from the cop – Oct. 13, 2020 - “I think that’s why I’m so passionate about it because I was that person,” says Hamilton. Every year Hamilton posts on social media about his inspiring recovery. This time ... Read More...

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Meet Karen Meisels: Consulting and Coaching

More than advice: Action – Oct. 12, 2020 - My company KM Consulting & Coaching provides two levels of services. Consulting, which focuses on helping companies target the right audience, while providing uni... Read More...

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What You Should Know About Your Sober Friend

Compassion and Understanding – Oct. 14, 2020 - Dry January, Sober October, no longer full of shame Thursday. I have been in recovery for three years and nearly three months and haven’t had a drink since that last pin... Read More...

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Apparel Co. shares message of gratitude with recovery community

WATCH – Paying it forward – Oct. 15, 2020 - As Chris Bilyk pulls a shipping label off the printer he says, “I’m a one man show.” Moments later Bilyk slides a gray t-shirt into a bag and seals the end. “This... Read More...

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Opening up about sobriety

Here’s to the ladies who lunch – Oct. 15, 2020 - “If you look at the footage of the premiere, you can see my hands shaking because I knew if I said, ‘I’m an alcoholic,” I couldn’t take it back,’” she told the ... Read More...

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15 Ways to Resist Cravings

Here are 15 suggestions – Oct. 5, 2020 - I used a lot of strategies to get through my cravings successfully. I’ve listed the best below. Some techniques merely postponed the cravings for a few minutes, while others h... Read More...

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Caron CEO to receive lifetime achievement award

Leader Leaving – Oct. 12, 2020 - DASPOP’s decision to select Tieman as this year’s honoree was unanimous, Deb Beck, president, said in a news release. “His insight and skill developed Caron into a leading p... Read More...

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Ron Howard Brings Hillbilly Elegy to the Screen

WATCH – Glenn Close up-close – Oct. 16, 2020 - Ron Howard: The whole time, even in the roughest parts of the movie, you’re still just rooting for the mom. That’s all I wanted in the movie, and I think I definitel... Read More...

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Philosophy Major Turns to Camus and Kant for Addiction Therapy

I Kant, we can – Oct 7, 2020 - He started school anyway, and after a stint in rehab, finished the term with straight A’s. He went on to earn two undergraduate degrees over the next three years. “I’m so glad I stayed,... Read More...

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Philadelphian beats drug addiction and earns doctorate degree

Higher Education... – Oct 9, 2020 - “A power greater than ourselves can restore sanity in our addicted lives,” she tells individuals suffering, rehabilitating, or recovering from addiction. She also tells them that “... Read More...

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The Future of Work and Our Mental Health

Not Business as Usual – Oct 10, 2020 - The workplace has forever changed. In March 2020, more than a third of the world population went into lockdown, and by the end of April 2020, 1.6 billion workers li... Read More...

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What this doctor learned about addiction after 40 years in medicine

Treat people with care and respect – Oct 8, 2020 - What happened in Pittsburgh is instructive because the steel industry collapsed, and, along with that, communities collapsed, and drugs came in. When communities and... Read More...

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Mother’s Little Helper Is Back

“What a drag it is getting old” – Oct 3, 2020 - That is from a mother in California in early September, when she was trapped inside with her three children for days because the air was so thick with smoke tha... Read More...

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Chasing the News … Stone Cold Sober – Episode 3: Rebels

Episode 3: Rebels “Maintaining sobriety through 2020 and beyond” Sober artists discuss the pandemic, creativity and Zoom rooms. Thursday, Oct. 22, 5pm PT, 8pm ET FREE: Click to Register ... Read More...

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Mark Cuban Helps Homeless NBA Player Check Into Rehab

Doing the right thing – Sep. 30, 2020 - When images of Delonte West emerged online showing the former NBA star begging for money, the basketball community instantly rallied behind him. Fans, TV personalities and b... Read More...

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What Is the Mother Wound and How Do You Heal?

It’s Complex – 2020 - The mother wound is not a specific diagnosis — although it can hurt so much that you’re sure it warrants one. While both daughters and sons can feel the impact of the under-mothering that... Read More...

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Q&A with author and recovery coach, Laura Martella

Stick with the Winners! – October 1, 2020 - Laura Martella is an accountability and certified recovery coach with over 20 years of active sobriety. She has a strong track record for creating sustainable change in the... Read More...

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How to Have a Disagreement Like an Adult

Stop interrupting? – Sep. 30, 2020 - From his home in La Jolla, Calif., Mr. Chopra, 73, has been looking out at the anxious and angry state of the world and he’s not surprised. Some people may think this moment in ti... Read More...

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In Joe Biden’s response to attacks on Hunter Biden’s drug use, I saw my own father

WATCH – I see America – Oct. 1, 2020 - He was dishonorably discharged” — which he was not. “For cocaine use,” Trump added. My father is a one-time Republican and now a staunch Biden supporter, but you can never assum... Read More...

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Role of Art Therapy in Addiction Recovery

Painting the town mellow – Sep. 24, 2020 - In a nutshell, art therapy helps patients express their emotions, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, relieve stress, improve symptoms of anxiety and depression and cope... Read More...

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Rural moms recovering from addiction struggle to stay connected during pandemic

Dial Up? – Sep. 25, 2020 - With the pandemic putting programs like these on hiatus, patients like Megan, who has been with Moms in Recovery, was relieved when the program started up again virtually. (She declined to ... Read More...

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Addiction Campuses Rebrands to Vertava Health

School days are over... – Sep. 21, 2020 - In lieu of COVID-19, Vertava Health now offers virtual care programs that allow patients to receive treatment online. Vertava Health offers personalized virtual treatm... Read More...

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A Good Laugh Can Help People in Recovery

Rule 62 – Sep. 23, 2020 - These memes often pull from the language of 12-step-based programs, incorporating experiences and vocabulary known only to members of that community. “In AA we talk about finding a ... Read More...

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Quote of the Week – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg, March 15, 1933 - September 18, 2020 ... Read More...

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3 ways sobriety made me a better advisor

Traditions – Sep. 17, 2020 - People rarely, if ever, get sober alone. In sobriety and in business, being part of a group allows you to benefit from the experience, strength and the hope of those around you. ... Read More...

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Sometimes I Feel Like…offers poetic inspiration

Encouragement in Life – Sep. 15, 2020 - Each poem is a testimony of the author’s strength and hope as he overcomes his experiences. Ultimately, the book offers readers inspiration and motivation to deal with th... Read More...

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What Everyone Should Know About Teen Suicide Prevention

We can all help... September 18, 2020 - Experts say it’s too soon to tell whether suicide rates are already spiking as a result of the pandemic. But they warn that the risks are significant. The authors of a rec... Read More...

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‘Sober Curator’ showcases fun ways to live a dry lifestyle

WATCH – She’s Curious and Sober – Bryson started drinking at age 16 and was a self-professed party girl in her 20’s. Old scrapbooks contain memories of nights she’d rather forget. Sep. 14, 2020 - “I just sur... Read More...

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People recovering from substance use disorder confront their trauma with politically incorrect jokes: ‘Laugh at my pain’

Laughing your way to sobriety – Sept. 8, 2020 - There are a number of ways to recover from the trauma of substance use disorder — including 12-step programs, medication, treatment centers and counseling. Rarely does ... Read More...

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The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen

LISTEN – MEDIA: Book Review – Sept. 7, 2020 - Although this memoir follows Laura’s journey to sobriety, it’s not your typical addiction story. Laura has crafted a fearlessly honest presentation of her journey w... Read More...

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