Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino congratulated co-star Ronnie on staying with his recovery on Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.
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Jason Wahler Reflects on Making Amends to Lauren Conrad in Recovery: "It's Freeing"
Jason Wahler reconciled with his ex-girlfriend and former The Hills co-star Lauren Conrad as part of his recovery.
Candy Finnigan Interventionist
Finnigan has an ability to balance assertiveness with the addict alongside shining a light on how the family’s actions may have contributed to the addiction. At the same time, she is incredibly compassionate, caring and understanding.
Heidi Fleiss Talks Sex, Drugs, and Saving Macaws
I’ll get high to hide my pain and as an excuse. It’s stupid, just plain stupid. I’ve never known drugs to help anyone. It’s so crazy to hate it so much but to do it still. I don’t understand that insanity.
How It Feels to Be the Reality Show Villain: An Interview with Kari Ann Peniche
Those shows continue to haunt me and do me damage in my personal life. I was portrayed as this crazy person, and that portrayal is something I find myself having to fight against on a regular basis.
Real Housewife Luann de Lesseps Takes Sobriety "Day by Day"
The ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star says her co-stars support her on her sober journey.
"Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Dopesick Nation explores addiction treatment and the thin line between interventionist and client, recovery and relapse. Note: This piece contains spoilers for Dopesick Nation As a former social worker in recovery from addiction, I was initially skeptical of the VICELAND Series Dopesick Nation because I thought it would follow the familiar formula of A&E’s Intervention… Continue reading "Dopesick Nation" Shows Reality of Treatment Professionals Who Struggle with Addiction
Real Housewives of Recovery: Reality TV and Addiction
It is no secret that alcohol is readily available on set while filming these shows to grease the wheels of conflict, and not everyone who drinks alcohol misuses it. When I got sober, I started watching reality television like it was my job. The mindless escapism helped me fill the stretch of evening hours that… Continue reading Real Housewives of Recovery: Reality TV and Addiction