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Success in Sobriety with Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor’s Sober Success

Recently Ewan McGregor sat down for a candid interview and discussed his 21 years of sobriety.
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Bradley Cooper’s Battle with Addiction

To achieve the success he knew he deserved, Bradley Cooper sought help for his alcoholism and drug addiction.
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Stay Sober Through the COVID Holidays

The holiday season which can be a difficult time for those in recovery. This year might be even harder with the COVID pandemic.
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Increased Alcohol Abuse During COVID Pandemic Raises Concerns

Data showing increased alcohol use during the coronavirus pandemic, especially among women, raises concerns about alcohol dependency, increased risk of catching the virus, and stopping the spread.
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Craving Sweet Sobriety: How Sugar Can Help Us Find It

Can sweet treats help get us through early sobriety?
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Dopamine and Drug Addiction

Also known as the "feel-good" hormone, dopamine is a released when we drink and take drugs. Over time, though, it takes more and more substances to feel as good as before.
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Benzos Are Addictive?

The FDA has announced that anti-anxiety benzos like Xanax are addictive and frequently abused.
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Famous Women on the Path to Recovery

These famous women show that although recovery is not linear and doesn’t look the same for everyone, but it is possible.
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Sobriety Heals Alcoholic Brain Damage

Although prolonged alcohol abuse can cause brain damage, there is good news. Sobriety can start to heal the brain within seven days.
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Opioid Overdose: COVID Causes Spike in Overdoses

Stay-at-home and social distancing orders ultimately caused a spike in opioid overdoses.