O’Tierney was open about his ongoing struggles with addiction.
Category: Addiction News
Woman Celebrates 364 Days Of Sobriety After 33 Years Of Addiction
“The longer I’m clean the more I like myself the way I am and I don’t need all those things,” said the Washington-based woman.
Does Restricting Prescription Opioids Save Lives In The Long Term?
A new study found that over a five- to 10-year period, policies limiting the prescription of opioids would initially increase deaths as many individuals turn to heroin or fentanyl.
Richard Pryor's Son Talks Addiction, Growing Up With The Comic Icon
“I would just do drugs over and over. It consumed me. Finally one night, I called my dad and told him I needed help,” Richard Pryor Jr recalled in a recent interview.
John Mayer Talks Sobriety On "Ellen"
“I completed my course in drinking. Thankfully, for me – I’m very lucky – I didn’t go all that deep. I just went, ‘You know, I think I’m done,’” Mayer said.
Gaslighting and Mental Health: How the Medical System Failed Me
Medical gaslighting — when a health care provider tells you that your symptoms are all in your head or it’s just stress — can take an enormous toll on your mental health.
The Recovery Ranch
This highly structured men’s program in California puts no deadline on recovery, allowing residents to stay for as long as they need. The focus is on building character, finding purpose, and taking responsibility.
How Horse Riding Helps Addiction Treatment & Recovery
When Susan E. Conley took up horseback riding, she had no idea that the activity — and the horses themselves — would play an integral part to her codependency
FDA Admits Past Mistakes In Handling Opioid Crisis
The Food and Drug Administration addressed its missteps in handling the crisis and outlined its future plans in a new statement.
Do Studies Touting Benefits Of Alcohol Consumption Tell The Whole Story?
For young and middle-age adults, alcohol consumption may actually be more harmful than previously thought.