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The topic of addiction is certainly no stranger to Hollywood films and TV shows. It has been dramatized and documented in countless big budget productions, some more successfully than others. But, as a new article on The Nation correctly points out, there are often inaccuracies when...
It's always nice to hear that the topic of addiction is getting some added attention with a feature film. And it's even better to hear that a major A-list filmmaker (or in this case two) is behind the project; as that usually helps increase exposure....
With the new quarantine mandate in effect (due the country's coronavirus pandemic), now is a time when many people are turning to their cable and streaming services for entertainment. On that front, we wanted to highlight an interesting new documentary that touches on the field...
Progression is an important part of our recovery field and we certainly applaud high profile supporters of the cause. Case in point: the legendary film spy James Bond (famous, of course, for his "shaken not stirred" martini order) is now going dry and helping to...
We all know what a powerful role the media plays in our lives. From the time we are children up until adulthood, cinematic stars are often branded as heroes and role models that we aspire to become. In today's age that feels even more prominent,...
With the holidays upon us, many people have time off and can finally catch up on the movies and shows they were too busy to watch earlier in the year. In that vein, we highly recommend setting aside an evening to watch the new film,...
If you've been keeping up with the entertainment sites, then you're well aware that one of the buzziest movies of the season in the big screen drama A Star Is Born. The film (which stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga) has been getting rave reviews and creating extreme emotional...
If you've been surfing the web this week, you probably came across the viral movie trailer for Beautiful Boy. The upcoming drama produced by Amazon Films focuses on a drug-addicted teenager and his experiences with recovery, relapses and redemption. The emotional tw0-and-a-half minute clip got been...
If you happen to be a Showtime subscriber, now would be a very good time to click open your program guide and record The Trade. This highly acclaimed miniseries is now airing on the network in five parts and offers a thorough, brutally honest look at...
You know something has officially hit the mainstream when Hollywood comes calling. And with the opioid crisis front-and-center in today's headlines, it's no surprise that movie and television studios are rushing to bring more stories about it to the masses. Everything from documentaries, to heavy...
For generations, addiction has wreaked havoc for celebrities in the entertainment industry. In the music world, in particular, it has claimed the lives of countless artists; many before their prime. One major of example of this is the tragic story of Sublime and the fatal overdose...
Merriment is all around us this weekend, Valley Recovery Center friends. And so are a lot of temptations, unfortunately. With alcoholic fueled holiday parties and old friends (with bad habits) back in town, now more than ever, it's important to keep sobriety front and center....
It's hard to believe, but we're just two weeks away from Halloween. So, just like with our previous weekend blogs, we've blended a nice amount of spooky Sober SoCal ideas that celebrate the holiday. Starting Friday, you can enjoy a theatre screening of a classic...
It certainly is a busy time for news this week. With Presidential Debates dominating the headlines, it is far too easy for important addiction-related stories to get lost in the shuffle. That is part of what makes our Article Recap series so handy. Here, you can catch...
Boy, are we glad it's Friday again! After five long days of working hard, we now get a well-deserved break to relax, visit friends and enjoy a host of L.A. activities (without the temptations of drugs or alcohol). That is, and will always be, the mantra...
TGIF! With another summer Friday upon us, we thought this would be a perfect occasion to kick off a new blog series called Sober Socal Weekends. Here, we'll share fun activity ideas happening in our own backyard and, most importantly, ones that do not involve...
As anyone who follows our page is well aware, we are champions of the recovery cause and will do whatever we can to get the message out. This week, we're spreading the word about Behind Familiar Faces; an important addiction-centric docu-series that just got funded on...
Everybody knows that addiction to heavy drugs ran rampant in the 1980's. And one of the key culprits behind the cocaine movement was Colombian kingpin Pablo Escobar. Now, a new film titled The Infiltrator is exploring his brutal empire and the U.S. Custom agents that brought him...
