Cody Bishop’s story went viral after his mother posted before-and-after photos of him in the throes of addiction.
Tag: substance use disorder
Son’s Recovery Journey Becomes Public Spectacle After Viral Post By Mom
The worried mom’s post about her missing son went viral and so has his journey to recovery.
Does The Disease Model Of Addiction Empower People To Get Help?
A new study examined whether the messaging that addiction is a disease made people more or less likely to get help.
Programs Aim to Bridge Addiction Treatment Gap After Jail
Treatment programs both public and private are working to keep newly-released inmates on the right track.
Clark Gable III, Grandson of Hollywood Legend, Dies At 30
The 30-year-old actor had reportedly battled addiction prior to his death.
Everclear's Art Alexakis, Nearly 30 Years Sober, Talks Addiction & Recovery
“I spent most of my teens trying new drugs, and learning how to lie about them. My priorities in my teens and early 20s were drugs, alcohol and sex,” Alexakis revealed.
Artie Lange’s Celeb Friends Beg Him To Get Sober
A group of sober comedians and actors took to Twitter to ask Lange to get help for his addictions. Artie Lange became well-known for his long-running gig as a sidekick and comedian on the infamous Howard Stern Show. Lange is now in the spotlight for his long-running struggle with addiction as his famous pals plead… Continue reading Artie Lange’s Celeb Friends Beg Him To Get Sober
Conditions Under Addiction "Umbrella" Continue To Evolve
“Whether it’s drugs, sex, gambling or whatever, you’re looking at impulse-control disorders where people have difficulty refraining from maladaptive use,” said one expert. Video gaming, shopping, social media use, sex—according to The Guardian, the scope of what falls into “addiction” has broadened in recent years. Rather than just including alcohol, tobacco and drugs, other substances… Continue reading Conditions Under Addiction "Umbrella" Continue To Evolve
The High Financial Cost Of Addiction & Recovery
A new survey highlights the financial hardships that people with addiction face. Addiction and recovery come with huge emotional costs, for the person with substance use disorder and for their family members. Yet, there is also a very real financial cost to both active addiction and recovery — one that can affect family members and… Continue reading The High Financial Cost Of Addiction & Recovery
Ryan Adams Celebrates Sober Milestone
Rocker Ryan Adams took to Twitter to announce that he’s been sober for two months. Singer Ryan Adams, who was once married to actress Mandy Moore, celebrated 60 days sober on December 27. In a tweet, he expressed his appreciation for his situation. “2018: you brought me to my knees,” he wrote on his Twitter… Continue reading Ryan Adams Celebrates Sober Milestone