Rae had been sober for decades, after attending her first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the early 1970s. Charlotte Rae, the actress who became famous as Mrs. Garrett on Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, died Sunday at 92. Rae was diagnosed with bone cancer last year and was weighing how aggressively to treat the… Continue reading "Facts Of Life" Star Charlotte Rae Dies At 92
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Is Alcohol Consumption Among Women On The Rise?
A number of studies over the past few years have noted an eye-opening change in the drinking habits of women. It was an incident in which she put her daughter in danger that made Laura McKowen of North Shore, Massachusetts realize she needed to stop drinking. “I put her in danger at the wedding. I… Continue reading Is Alcohol Consumption Among Women On The Rise?
Sober Cleveland Police Officer Gives Back To Local Recovery Community
After a lengthy battle with alcoholism, a Cleveland detective got sober and inspired those around him to change their lives. Today, Cleveland police detective Chris Gibbons puts the bad guys in jail cells, but in 1992 he was on the other side of the law, sitting in a jail cell soaking wet and shivering after… Continue reading Sober Cleveland Police Officer Gives Back To Local Recovery Community
Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
“I still cannot believe that my life is what it is because I should have died in Wales, drunk or something like that.” It may be hard for some to imagine Anthony Hopkins as anything but a talented actor, but at a recent LEAP (Leadership, Excellence and Accelerating Your Potential) conference he shared how his… Continue reading Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Apologizes For Airline Incident: Alcohol Doesn't Suit Me
Meyers revealed that his recent, highly-publicized inflight trouble was the result of a lapse in his sobriety. Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers issued a statement in the wake of a verbal altercation with his wife during a flight that appears to have been fueled by alcohol consumption. The Tudors actor, who has a history of substance-related issues,… Continue reading Jonathan Rhys Meyers Apologizes For Airline Incident: Alcohol Doesn't Suit Me
Liver Disease On The Rise, Especially Among Young Adults
A new study found that cirrhosis-related deaths in the US increased 65% between 1999 and 2016. According to a new study, alcohol is to blame for an increase in fatal cirrhosis cases in young adults in recent years. Researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that between 2009 and 2016, those in the 25 to… Continue reading Liver Disease On The Rise, Especially Among Young Adults
Jack Black Details What He Learned About Recovery While Filming "Don’t Worry"
“It’s a battle for survival for millions of people around the world, and some of them are battling silently by themselves and no one else knows it.” Actor Jack Black said that he gained new perspectives about addiction and recovery filming “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot.” The film, which was released last… Continue reading Jack Black Details What He Learned About Recovery While Filming "Don’t Worry"
Native American Walk for Sobriety Focuses on Self-Empowerment and Self-Esteem
“Mass extermination and ethnic cleansing of Native Americans over centuries has Indian Country’ suffering from historic trauma. And for many of us, unsolved grief has led to alcoholism.” Over the weekend, a band of community members participated in the 4th annual Native American Walk for Sobriety in Richmond, California. The event, which took place on… Continue reading Native American Walk for Sobriety Focuses on Self-Empowerment and Self-Esteem
Iggy Azalea On Demi Lovato’s Relapse: "To Be Honest With The World Is Admirable"
“I had known about it, as a close friend. So I had really wanted for her to be the one to tell people about that, and I worried a lot…” Australian rapper Iggy Azalea is proud of her friend and fellow artist Demi Lovato for the way she “owned up” to a relapse after six… Continue reading Iggy Azalea On Demi Lovato’s Relapse: "To Be Honest With The World Is Admirable"
5 Tips For Staying Sober In College
At the end of the day, the college experience is about so much more than just alcohol. For most people, college is not associated with sobriety. Such was the case for me during the first two years I spent away from home. I drank often and partied hard, convincing myself that it was normal. I… Continue reading 5 Tips For Staying Sober In College