#alcoholism
#alcoholism

3 weeks ago

Michael Madsen was trying to commit to sobriety before his death

Michael Madsen struggled with alcoholism and was reportedly making progress toward sobriety before his untimely death.

#brad-pitt

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4 weeks ago

Film

Brad Pitt Is Fooling You

SF LGBT

Brad Pitt says he 'missed the window' to have a 'gay experience'

Parenting

Brad Pitt praises AA while Johnny Depp drinks through another interview

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4 weeks ago

Film

Brad Pitt Is Fooling You

SF LGBT

Brad Pitt says he 'missed the window' to have a 'gay experience'

Parenting

Brad Pitt praises AA while Johnny Depp drinks through another interview

Mental health

Help! My Boyfriend Forgave Me for What I Did to Him. He Really Shouldn't Have.

Relationships

My Girlfriend and I Used to Have Wild, Exciting Sex. But It Was Being Fueled By Something Dangerous.

fromBusiness Insider

8 months ago

Writing

I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.

Mental health

Help! My Boyfriend Forgave Me for What I Did to Him. He Really Shouldn't Have.

Relationships

My Girlfriend and I Used to Have Wild, Exciting Sex. But It Was Being Fueled By Something Dangerous.

fromBusiness Insider

8 months ago

Writing

I got sober thanks to a monthly shot of a drug that helps stop my craving for alcohol. I lost 70 pounds in the process.

Mental health

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in 'Lying Drunk' - 48 hills

Mental health

Do You Have an Addicted Brain?

Alcohol can become a compulsion due to changes in the brain that affect decision-making and impulse control.

Relationships

Dear Abby: My alcoholic friend refuses help - is it time for me to walk away?

from48 hills

Mental health

Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in 'Lying Drunk' - 48 hills

Mental health

Do You Have an Addicted Brain?

Alcohol can become a compulsion due to changes in the brain that affect decision-making and impulse control.

Relationships

Dear Abby: My alcoholic friend refuses help - is it time for me to walk away?

more#addiction

The Valley Recap: Image Rehab

"I just got out of rehab. I want to go out." This reflects Jax's questionable priorities right after completing his treatment, opting to attend a party rather than focus on recovery.

Relationships

Dear Abby: She just wants to chitchat like she never burned down her house

Support for addicts is important, but boundaries are necessary for personal well-being.

fromwww.theguardian.com

My friend is unreasonable with his four-year-old. How can I help him be a better dad? | Leading questions

Your friend's untreated anxiety and alcoholism severely impact his parenting and relationship with his son.

Tommy Lee, wife Brittany Furlan post cryptic messages amid split rumors: 'Who's been catfished?'

Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are reportedly separating due to concerns over his drinking.

Local NBC anchor Leon Harris who went viral for shaky news segment before resignation admits months later he was boozed up

Anchor Leon Harris revealed he was intoxicated on air, leading to his departure from NBC4 Washington.

Parenting

My Boss Messes Up in the Same Way at Every Company Event. Then I'm Tasked With Cleaning Up the Aftermath.

Addressing a colleague's alcohol problem at work is difficult but necessary for workplace safety and integrity.

#recovery

fromIndependent

London politics

Niall Harbison: 'Throughout my adult life, drinking remained my crutch for decades, destroying my mental health and every relationship I ever had with a woman'

Mental health

AA Through the Eyes of a Recovering Psychologist

fromIndependent

London politics

Niall Harbison: 'Throughout my adult life, drinking remained my crutch for decades, destroying my mental health and every relationship I ever had with a woman'

Mental health

AA Through the Eyes of a Recovering Psychologist

AA offers a supportive environment for those looking to stop drinking, focusing on sharing rather than critiquing.

more#recovery

David Hasselhoff, 72, sparks concern in wheelchair at airport after ex-wife's suicide

Hasselhoff's health concerns have surfaced following his use of a wheelchair at the airport, attributed to upcoming knee surgery and a longstanding battle with alcoholism.

NYC LGBT

SOMA, SF

fromsfist.com

Now-Sober Frank Somerville Has Gotten Completely Buff, Apparently Has a Batman Tattoo

Frank Somerville, after battling alcoholism and legal issues, has turned his life around, showcasing physical transformation and commitment to sobriety.

Brooklyn

fromUSA TODAY

Brooklyn man accused of attempted rape of a corpse on NYC subway

A man was arrested for attempted rape and grand larceny involving a deceased individual in the subway.

#christie-brinkley

NYC music

Christie Brinkley Gave Billy Joel One Too Many Chances

Relationships

Christie Brinkley reveals if she now believes that Billy Joel cheated on her during their marriage

Christie Brinkley reflects on her tumultuous marriage to Billy Joel and the impact of his drinking.

NYC music

Christie Brinkley blames Billy Joel's drinking for their 'painful' divorce: 'I never wanted to end things'

NYC music

Christie Brinkley Gave Billy Joel One Too Many Chances

Relationships

Christie Brinkley reveals if she now believes that Billy Joel cheated on her during their marriage

Christie Brinkley reflects on her tumultuous marriage to Billy Joel and the impact of his drinking.

NYC music

Christie Brinkley blames Billy Joel's drinking for their 'painful' divorce: 'I never wanted to end things'

more#christie-brinkley

Writing

fromKqed

Joan Didion's Therapy Session Notes Released as a Revealing New Book

Joan Didion's posthumously discovered notes reveal her intimate struggles with her daughter's alcoholism and her thoughts about motherhood.

#kim-delaney

NYC politics

All My Children star Kim Delaney tried to hit husband with her car: report

NYC politics

Kim Delaney: Latest arrest mars legacy of All My Children,' NYPD' star

NYC politics

All My Children star Kim Delaney tried to hit husband with her car: report

NYC politics

Kim Delaney: Latest arrest mars legacy of All My Children,' NYPD' star

more#kim-delaney

Ben Affleck didn't plan to be national spokesman for recovering alcoholics'

Ben Affleck discusses his respect for ex-wives, struggles with alcoholism, and experiences with fame in a candid interview with GQ.

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

My Sister Testified Against Me In My Custody Trial. I Never Expected How It Would Impact My Life.

The painful complexities of sibling relationships are deeply influenced by family dynamics and trauma.

fromenglish.elpais.com

The little miracles that saved Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!'s', one of the novels of the year

Akbar recalls the moment he shattered his pelvis, emphasizing the minor miracles that indicate his survival, yet acknowledging that pain continues to define his life.

Writing

London politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

In Weather Girl,' Climate Change Sets Off a Meltdown

'Weather Girl' explores personal struggles against the backdrop of climate change and environmental disaster.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Edvard Munch Portraits review in search of the master of jealousy, neurosis and despair

Munch's portrait of Dr Daniel Jacobson showcases not just the artist's struggle but his energetic connections with those around him, painted during his treatment for alcoholism.

Berlin music

Dear Abby: I got along great with my kids until my ex-wife told these stories

Your ex-wife has told these tales because she has an ax to grind. Her motives are not pure. Your oldest daughter probably witnessed some of the outrageous behavior you exhibited when you drank while she was quite young.

Parenting

fromwww.theguardian.com

Brain pacemakers': implants to be tested to help alcohol and opioid addicts

Deep brain stimulation acts like a pacemaker, aiming to normalize abnormal electrical brain rhythms linked to addiction, promoting self-control in alcohol and opioid addicts.

Mental health

Law

fromLos Angeles Times

Mistrial declared in murder case of O.C. judge who shot wife

A jury deadlocked on murder charges against Jeffrey Ferguson, a judge who shot his wife during an alcohol-fueled argument.

SF parents

How Love Blinds You to Mental Illness

Acknowledging Rob's mental illness was pivotal in coping with my grief after his death.

Relationships

Asking Eric: I felt I had to be honest at her funeral, because nobody else was

Forgiveness is a personal journey; take your time to heal and seek support from others who understand.

Law

fromwww.ocregister.com

5 months ago

California judge tells jury that he accidentally fired the gunshot that killed his wife

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson claims he accidentally shot his wife; alcohol and a heated argument preceded the incident, raising serious legal repercussions.

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

Below Deck Sailing Yacht Recap: Two Drink Limit

Workplace dynamics involving alcohol and ambition can lead to tense situations, as seen through the interactions between Chase and Gary.

Health