Under the new policy anyone who appears intoxicated or has alcohol on their breath will not be allowed in. A Montana homeless shelter will begin turning away people who are using drugs and/or alcohol, reversing its previous policy and highlighting the issues that homeless people with substance use disorder face as they try to find… Continue reading Homeless Shelter Will Start Requiring Sobriety
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Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Discusses Addiction in New Memoir
In his new memoir, “Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back),” the singer-songwriter details his struggles with alcoholism and Vicodin. Jeff Tweedy, singer and guitarist in the band Wilco, has penned a new memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back). In it, he recounts his descent into addiction and eventual decision to get clean.… Continue reading Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Discusses Addiction in New Memoir
France Approves New Drug To Treat Alcoholism
Some are concerned about the efficacy of the drug as well as its possible side effects. French health authorities have approved the use of a muscle relaxant in the treatment of people addicted to alcohol, despite side effects. ANSM, the national drug agency, cleared Baclofen for alcoholism treatment after a trial period that began in… Continue reading France Approves New Drug To Treat Alcoholism
Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Researchers found that drinking increased in all subgroups of the population, and most steeply among women, the elderly and minorities. Americans are spending more on alcohol than ever before and are also reporting higher rates of alcohol use disorder, all while beverage companies are increasing their budgets for alcohol advertising. Surprisingly, more than a quarter… Continue reading Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Michael Caine Details Alcoholism In Memoir: I Drank Two Bottles A Day
The iconic actor credits his wife with helping him overcome his alcoholism. Actor Michael Caine owes a lot to his wife of over 40 years, he says. The British star, famous for his cockney accent, was in a difficult place when he met model and actress Shakira Baksh. “By an immense stroke of good fortune,… Continue reading Michael Caine Details Alcoholism In Memoir: I Drank Two Bottles A Day
Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
“I was so down on myself. I didn’t have any self-love and, quite honestly, I just didn’t want to be alive.” Michael Phelps has won 28 Olympic medals, but despite his incredible history as a swimmer he’s also had serious bouts with depression, anxiety and alcoholism. Since getting help, Phelps has been very open with… Continue reading Michael Phelps Speaks Out About Battling Depression, Anxiety
You Made It Through Sober October, What’s Next?
Recovery is not something we wear lightly; it is a lifelong challenge to recover our ability to regulate our bodies, heal from our trauma, and lead a healthy and fulfilling life. Sober October is a great way to gain awareness of your drinking — whether your goal is to get sober or just take a… Continue reading You Made It Through Sober October, What’s Next?
Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
Affleck reportedly began preparing for the role while in rehab with daily training and meetings with a basketball coach. As Ben Affleck adjusts to life post-rehab, he’s taking on a new role that he can very much relate to. This month, the 46-year-old actor completed a 40-day treatment program for alcohol, which he began in… Continue reading Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
Post-Kavanaugh, Women’s Self-Care Needs to Lose the Alcohol
Alcohol, when construed as the first or best line of self-care, actually renders us less effective in resisting an exploitive system that makes legal space for our bodies to be legislated, controlled, and raped. “Should we get some wine?” I asked him, pushing a bit of sweet potato around on my plate. I felt my… Continue reading Post-Kavanaugh, Women’s Self-Care Needs to Lose the Alcohol
Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?
Alcohol-related deaths, specifically cirrhosis of the liver, were as much as 10 times higher for those with diabetes, according to a new study. A Finnish study concluded that diabetes sufferers are at significantly higher risk than the non-diabetic population of death from alcohol-related issues or suicide, due to the strain on their mental health while… Continue reading Are Diabetics More Likely To Die From Alcoholism?