“I think all of us are striving to lead honest lives. That’s a requirement of every human being.” Actor Martin Sheen addressed the many challenges experienced by his son, Charlie Sheen, at a charity event in Los Angeles on September 24. The 78-year-old actor, who currently appears in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, folded his son’s… Continue reading Martin Sheen On Sobriety, Supporting Charlie Sheen
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The Eternal Holiday of the Alcoholic
When you drink constantly, you become numb, slipping down into a sub-life, a waking coma. You become a chaotic ghost that exists almost at one step removed from everything else. The following is an excerpt from Jolly Lad – The Expanded North American Edition, published this month by MIT Press and available here. After I… Continue reading The Eternal Holiday of the Alcoholic
Alcohol Responsible For 5% Of Deaths Worldwide
A new WHO report found that alcohol-related deaths continue to be a major issue, particularly among men. More than 5% of worldwide deaths can be attributed to alcohol, according to a new report. The data was part of a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) that is released every four years, according to the… Continue reading Alcohol Responsible For 5% Of Deaths Worldwide
Kathleen Turner Talks Alcoholism, Recovery
“I thought I could control the pain of my illness better with alcohol than I could with pain medication.” Kathleen Turner first became a star with the erotic thriller Body Heat, and throughout the ’80s the hits kept coming with Romancing the Stone, Who Framed Roger Rabbit (she voiced Jessica Rabbit), The War of the… Continue reading Kathleen Turner Talks Alcoholism, Recovery
How Drugs, Alcohol & Suicide Are Affecting The Average Lifespan
A new CDC report has revealed some alarming changes in life expectancy trends. A new CDC report reveals that the average life expectancy in the United States is falling for the first time since 1993. Drugs, alcohol, and suicide are taking the lives of young Americans at rates so high that the U.S. life expectancy… Continue reading How Drugs, Alcohol & Suicide Are Affecting The Average Lifespan
Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
“I haven’t had a drink in almost three years. Man, I’m feeling better and better.” Lead singer Phil Anselmo of Pantera has had heavy bouts with heroin, painkillers and alcohol addiction. Now, the vocalist says he’s nine months sober and 45 pounds lighter. Anselmo is currently fronting a new band, Philip H. Anselmo & The… Continue reading Former Pantera Frontman Phil Anselmo: I'm Nine Months Clean
Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
“I think for his kids’ sake and for their mom, and for himself, he’s trying to do the work and get it together.” Actor and director Casey Affleck, brother of Ben Affleck, opened up about his brother’s ongoing struggle with alcohol, also revealing that it’s a family issue. He said that he and his brother… Continue reading Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
Sia Celebrates Eight Years of Sobriety
“Eight years sober today. I love you, keep going. You can do it.” Pop star Sia celebrated eight years of sobriety this week, after recovering from alcoholism and an addiction to prescription pills. “Eight years sober today. I love you, keep going. You can do it,” she tweeted on Sep. 10. Since joining a 12-step… Continue reading Sia Celebrates Eight Years of Sobriety
Dolores O’Riordan's Alcohol-Related Cause of Death Revealed
The Cranberries singer’s body was found in a London hotel in January. The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan had a blood alcohol level four times the legal driving limit at the time of her death, according to coroner’s inquest, AP News reports. A police officer reported to the inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court that on January… Continue reading Dolores O’Riordan's Alcohol-Related Cause of Death Revealed
Slash Talks Performing, Writing Music While Sober
“I found that when I got sober… my partying thing was really a matter of killing time in between things.” Slash, who is currently enjoying a successful reunion tour with Guns N’ Roses, had a long history with substance use before finally getting sober in 2006. The famous guitarist born Saul Hudson also has a… Continue reading Slash Talks Performing, Writing Music While Sober