Tag: substance use disorder

Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober

Charlie Sheen announced his sober milestone on Twitter this week. After one of the most well-publicized relapses in history, actor Charlie Sheen revealed this week that he has been sober for one year.  Sheen, 53, posted a picture of his one-year AA chip on Twitter, writing, “so, THIS happened yesterday! a fabulous moment, in my… Continue reading Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober

Homeless Shelter Will Start Requiring Sobriety

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

Demi Lovato’s Life After Rehab

From sober homes to 12-step meetings, the pop star reportedly has a strong post-rehab support system. After spending 90 days in an in-patient facility, singer Demi Lovato is adjusting to life after her overdose, utilizing a sober living facility and relying heavily on her ex-boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama for support.  TMZ reported that Valderrama regularly visited… Continue reading Demi Lovato’s Life After Rehab

Slipknot’s Corey Taylor On Addiction: I Wouldn’t Be Who I Am Now

Taylor reveals that it’s only been within the past year that he’s finally become a fan of who he is. Slipknot’s Corey Taylor says there’s a lot about his own recovery and his new attitude towards it on his band’s new album and their Halloween single, “All Out Life.” Taylor has spoken openly about his struggles… Continue reading Slipknot’s Corey Taylor On Addiction: I Wouldn’t Be Who I Am Now

Tackling Addiction In The Orthodox Jewish Community

“It went from everything being hush-hush under the carpet to people finally saying, ‘This is real. Let’s get people the help that they need,’” said one rabbi. A few brave individuals are breaking down the taboo of substance use disorder in the famously insular Orthodox Jewish community. Rabbi Zvi Gluck is at the forefront of… Continue reading Tackling Addiction In The Orthodox Jewish Community

Wendy Williams Promotes Addiction Treatment With New Billboard

Williams, who has battled cocaine addiction in the past, recently launched a campaign geared toward addiction-recovery through her nonprofit. Talk show host and actress Wendy Williams has launched a Times Square billboard promoting her talk show and her non-profit organization that provides grants for drug education, prevention and rehabilitation programs.  Williams has previously talked openly… Continue reading Wendy Williams Promotes Addiction Treatment With New Billboard

Beach Boys Singer: Trump Tried To Help Whitney Houston Get Sober

“You tried your best to help Whitney. And she’s not the only one you benefited and tried [to help],” said Beach Boys’ Mike Love at a White House event. When the late Whitney Houston was in the depths of her addiction, a few of her famous friends reached out and tried to help, like Clive… Continue reading Beach Boys Singer: Trump Tried To Help Whitney Houston Get Sober

MyPillow CEO's Past Addiction Battle Inspires Him to Help Employees

“Addicts are hard workers. Addiction’s a lot of work… I’m all about second chances. When people come to me, that’s their past.” Mike Lindell, CEO of the popular MyPillow line of bedding, understands how substance use disorder can derail a person’s ability to pursue their dreams or even maintain basic quality of life. He struggled with… Continue reading MyPillow CEO's Past Addiction Battle Inspires Him to Help Employees

"Beautiful Boy" Earns Rave Reviews For Its Raw Portrayal Of Addiction

The movie is based on the best-selling addiction memoirs by father and son David and Nic Sheff.  Steve Carell stars a man trying desperately to save his son from addiction in his new film, Beautiful Boy.  The movie, which will be released Oct. 12, is an adaptation of a book by the same name by… Continue reading "Beautiful Boy" Earns Rave Reviews For Its Raw Portrayal Of Addiction

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