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It is always a tragic situation when addiction enters a family household. Parents' personalities can change dramatically when they use and, for the children in the home, this can be a confusing (and sometimes traumatic) experience. But as actor Dax Shepard recently told The TODAY Show, honesty can...
Amid all of the discouraging headlines about pandemics and financial woes, it is nice to read about positivity; especially if it's happening in the world of addiction treatment. And that just happens to be the case with former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Therien, who has channeled his...
Over the years, addiction cases have become well documented within the music industry. Many of the world's most famous artists have openly struggled with substance abuse issues and thankfully, a large portion of them have overcome their dependencies. And because of that, top personalities from...
We always appreciate high-profile influencers speaking out on behalf of recovery. And you can't much higher profile than England's Duchess of Cambridge, namely Kate Middleton. The royal princess recently participated in a Zoom chat, where she advocated for more treatment centers around the globe. The Duchess actually...
For the past two months, we've been covering the struggles people are facing with addiction and isolation; particularly as it pertains to the national quarantines happening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But we believe it is just as important to celebrate successes and positivity as well....
As natives of Southern California, we were very familiar with the face and persona of "Hollywood Superman." He was a fixture of the Chinese Theatre and often appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show. He also suffered from a serious addiction problem that ultimately took his...
It's no secret that addiction is commonplace within the entertainment industry. For decades, actors and actresses have dealt with drug issues, alcoholism and many other difficult dependencies. But in Hollywood today, recovery has become a major movement. So much so, that the industry mag Variety...
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 landing. Back on July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin successfully touched down on the surface of the moon. All three became historical icons, but one in particular became...
It's hard to imagine how many talented artists have lost their lives to addiction. Whether it's a musician like Prince, a young actor like Heath Ledger, or an icon like Judy Garland, drug and alcohol dependencies have been robbing the public of talent for generations....
In the digital age, "influencers" have become a hot commodity. You'll see them on social media outlets like Instagram and YouTube; broadcasting messages to a large and dedicated audience. Now, it appears, influencers are emerging within the recovery space, using their massive followings to spread...
For the past several years, we have proudly attended The Experience, Strength and Hope Awards; which honors addiction survivors. And 2019 marks a very special occasion for this event, as ESH (as we like to put it) celebrates its 10th anniversary. To commemorate that milestone, the February 28...
This week, we are tipping our hats to acting legend Jamie Lee Curtis. As the headliner in America's number one movie (the spooky remake of Halloween), she could most certainly use this moment to tout her next movie, her side projects or what have you. But instead, Ms....
This week, pop culture fans got a dose of saddening news with the passing of actor and Kennedy cousin Christopher Lawford. While he will undoubtedly be remembered for his famous familial ties, Christopher is also being acknowledged for the tremendous work he did to publicize sobriety...
Celebrity news outlets were buzzing this week with some disturbing news about recovery advocate Demi Lovato. Just months after publicly celebrating her sixth year of sobriety, the famed pop singer was discovered unconscious this week; apparently due to a heroin overdose. The good news is that...
We love to hear about the recovery message making its way onto new formats. And up in Seattle Washington, stories of hope and survival have become popular on drivetime radio. Local station KEXP recently launched a new auditory series called "Music Heals," which brings on famous musicians...
Though he played amazingly for teams like the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets, former NBA star Chris Herren may actually leave a bigger legacy for his outstanding recovery work. Since his retirement from professional sports, Chris has spearheaded a growing movement to get people clean and help families impacted...
Losing someone to addiction is one of the worst experiences a family member can go through. And if you're in the public eye, the pain can often feel even more intensified. But to the credit of Chris Cornell's widow Vicky, that pain has now been channeled...
For those who think it's difficult to turn your life around after an addiction, we give to you the story of MyPillow. This unique startup, which sells sleep items via TV commercials, is now worth $300 million thanks to founder (and recovery advocate) Mike Lindell. Lindell recently spoke...
