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Denzel Washington gets candid about past drug and alcohol use: 'I've done a lot of damage'

Denzel Washington reflects candidly on his past alcohol use, revealing the subtle progression of his addiction and his journey to sobriety.

Denzel Washington's two-bottle-a-day wine habit did lots of of damage' to his body

Denzel Washington reveals his 10-year sobriety and reflects on his past heavy wine consumption, challenging the notion of wine's health benefits.

Denzel Washington, 69, says he's staying sober and working out more now that he's getting older

Denzel Washington prioritizes his health at 69 through sobriety and fitness training, reflecting on aging and life choices.

Denzel Washington gets candid about past drug and alcohol use: 'I've done a lot of damage'

Denzel Washington reflects candidly on his past alcohol use, revealing the subtle progression of his addiction and his journey to sobriety.

Denzel Washington's two-bottle-a-day wine habit did lots of of damage' to his body

Denzel Washington reveals his 10-year sobriety and reflects on his past heavy wine consumption, challenging the notion of wine's health benefits.

Denzel Washington, 69, says he's staying sober and working out more now that he's getting older

Denzel Washington prioritizes his health at 69 through sobriety and fitness training, reflecting on aging and life choices.
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#country-music

Singer Jamey Johnson arrested days after dropping his first album in more than a decade

Jamey Johnson was arrested for a felony drug charge just after releasing his first album since 2011.

Kris Kristofferson once thought he'd be dead by 30: 'I was a functioning alcoholic'

Kris Kristofferson lived much longer than he anticipated, having previously expected to die by 30 due to alcoholism.

Singer Jamey Johnson arrested days after dropping his first album in more than a decade

Jamey Johnson was arrested for a felony drug charge just after releasing his first album since 2011.

Kris Kristofferson once thought he'd be dead by 30: 'I was a functioning alcoholic'

Kris Kristofferson lived much longer than he anticipated, having previously expected to die by 30 due to alcoholism.
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#addiction-recovery

Josh Brolin, 56, says he likes growing older because it helps him 'mellow out' amid his past struggles with addiction

Josh Brolin embraces aging as an opportunity to mellow out and live a healthier, sober life.

Ben Affleck's next girlfriend must be sober or in recovery after tough' Jennifer Lopez split: report

Ben Affleck is focused on dating sober individuals after recognizing the importance of his own sobriety following a tumultuous marriage.

Olivia Munn staged mini-intervention for John Mulaney, still randomly drug tests him after rehab stint

Olivia Munn has significantly supported John Mulaney's sobriety journey, implementing measures like drug testing to maintain his recovery.

Rob Lowe says threesome sex tape leak 'changed my life,' led to him getting sober

Rob Lowe credits scandal from his sex tape leak as a pivotal moment that led him to sobriety and a reevaluation of his life.

Josh Brolin, 56, says he likes growing older because it helps him 'mellow out' amid his past struggles with addiction

Josh Brolin embraces aging as an opportunity to mellow out and live a healthier, sober life.

Ben Affleck's next girlfriend must be sober or in recovery after tough' Jennifer Lopez split: report

Ben Affleck is focused on dating sober individuals after recognizing the importance of his own sobriety following a tumultuous marriage.

Olivia Munn staged mini-intervention for John Mulaney, still randomly drug tests him after rehab stint

Olivia Munn has significantly supported John Mulaney's sobriety journey, implementing measures like drug testing to maintain his recovery.

Rob Lowe says threesome sex tape leak 'changed my life,' led to him getting sober

Rob Lowe credits scandal from his sex tape leak as a pivotal moment that led him to sobriety and a reevaluation of his life.
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#recovery

I've Been Sober for a Year. OK, Except for One Thing. It Still Counts, Right?

The journey to sobriety is complex, and personal definitions of sobriety can vary significantly from person to person.

'I had to accept I'd been an absolute sh*t' - a mother and daughter on generational alcoholism and getting sober together

Julia Hamilton and her daughter Arabella Byrne transformed their lives through sobriety and sharing their family’s story of addiction in a co-authored book.

My Open Marriage Is a Disaster. One Thing Is Stopping Me From Really Considering Divorce.

The writer is struggling with the idea of divorce, fearing it may lead to a return to drinking, despite being grateful for sobriety.

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.

Jeff Horton struggled with alcoholism since childhood but found sobriety at 50, allowing him to engage more with his family.

'I hated every waking minute of every day, but I couldn't stop drinking,' says recovering drug and alcohol addict and mum of three

Housing instability significantly impacts an individual's ability to stay sober.

I'm Sober. Do I Have to Feel Bad About the Good Times I Had Drinking?

Sobriety does not require denying past enjoyable experiences with alcohol, but reflecting on their impact is essential for recovery.

I've Been Sober for a Year. OK, Except for One Thing. It Still Counts, Right?

The journey to sobriety is complex, and personal definitions of sobriety can vary significantly from person to person.

'I had to accept I'd been an absolute sh*t' - a mother and daughter on generational alcoholism and getting sober together

Julia Hamilton and her daughter Arabella Byrne transformed their lives through sobriety and sharing their family’s story of addiction in a co-authored book.

My Open Marriage Is a Disaster. One Thing Is Stopping Me From Really Considering Divorce.

The writer is struggling with the idea of divorce, fearing it may lead to a return to drinking, despite being grateful for sobriety.

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.

Jeff Horton struggled with alcoholism since childhood but found sobriety at 50, allowing him to engage more with his family.

'I hated every waking minute of every day, but I couldn't stop drinking,' says recovering drug and alcohol addict and mum of three

Housing instability significantly impacts an individual's ability to stay sober.

I'm Sober. Do I Have to Feel Bad About the Good Times I Had Drinking?

Sobriety does not require denying past enjoyable experiences with alcohol, but reflecting on their impact is essential for recovery.
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Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is wearing this 'Jersey Shore'-inspired Halloween costume: 'With a slight twist'

Mike Sorrentino embraces Halloween by dressing as his past 'Jersey Shore' persona—a tribute to fans who dress as him.
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Tom Holland's Non-Alcoholic Beer Launch: Celebrating Sobriety and Craftsmanship with Bero - The Beer Thrillers

Tom Holland launched Bero, a non-alcoholic beer brand, to celebrate his sobriety and provide high-quality alternatives for those who enjoy beer without alcohol.

Non-alcoholic beer: Tom Holland's new business venture after almost three years of sobriety

Tom Holland's sobriety journey began with Dry January 2022, leading to a successful year of sobriety and the launch of his non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero.

Tom Holland's Non-Alcoholic Beer Launch: Celebrating Sobriety and Craftsmanship with Bero - The Beer Thrillers

Tom Holland launched Bero, a non-alcoholic beer brand, to celebrate his sobriety and provide high-quality alternatives for those who enjoy beer without alcohol.

Non-alcoholic beer: Tom Holland's new business venture after almost three years of sobriety

Tom Holland's sobriety journey began with Dry January 2022, leading to a successful year of sobriety and the launch of his non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero.
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#personal-growth

Saoirse Ronan Is Magnificent as a Recovering Alcoholic inThe Outrun

Addiction-recovery narratives can connect individuals and provide solace, but their depiction can often lack originality. The Outrun offers a fresh perspective.

What Surprised Me Most About Quitting Drinking

The author's unexpected decision to quit drinking led to personal revelations and stronger relationships with friends.

'I was 13 when I first took ecstasy and 17 when I started taking coke - I thought drugs would give me what I was missing'

Shane Lennon attributes his 18 years of sobriety to yoga and meditation, which helped him confront and manage his thoughts.

I used to trauma dump on my dates because alcohol made me lose control of my emotions. Sobriety saved my dating life.

Sobriety transformed my dating life by allowing for more authentic emotional connections, moving away from trauma dumping.

Why Lane Kiffin could be poised to get Ole Miss to the College Football Playoff

Lane Kiffin's transformation emphasizes personal growth through letting go of control and ego, enhancing his coaching effectiveness and fulfillment.

Saoirse Ronan Is Magnificent as a Recovering Alcoholic inThe Outrun

Addiction-recovery narratives can connect individuals and provide solace, but their depiction can often lack originality. The Outrun offers a fresh perspective.

What Surprised Me Most About Quitting Drinking

The author's unexpected decision to quit drinking led to personal revelations and stronger relationships with friends.

'I was 13 when I first took ecstasy and 17 when I started taking coke - I thought drugs would give me what I was missing'

Shane Lennon attributes his 18 years of sobriety to yoga and meditation, which helped him confront and manage his thoughts.

I used to trauma dump on my dates because alcohol made me lose control of my emotions. Sobriety saved my dating life.

Sobriety transformed my dating life by allowing for more authentic emotional connections, moving away from trauma dumping.

Why Lane Kiffin could be poised to get Ole Miss to the College Football Playoff

Lane Kiffin's transformation emphasizes personal growth through letting go of control and ego, enhancing his coaching effectiveness and fulfillment.
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#mental-health

From Pride to Pain: The Silent Epidemic of Addiction Among LGBTQ+ Individuals

Celebrating Pride often centers around alcohol, but many individuals struggle with addiction, highlighting the importance of sobriety in the community.

How to Relax Without Alcohol: Build Lasting Calm in Sobriety

Alcohol offers a temporary fix for stress, but true calm comes from natural, sustainable relaxation techniques.

Elle Macpherson drank vodka and forced herself to throw up every night after putting her kids to bed

Elle Macpherson shares her past struggles with alcohol and emphasizes the importance of inner peace over external solutions.

Brooke Mueller, at nine months sober, gets real about the costs of rehab

Brooke Mueller celebrates nine months of sobriety, emphasizing the challenge and dedication required for recovery.

From Pride to Pain: The Silent Epidemic of Addiction Among LGBTQ+ Individuals

Celebrating Pride often centers around alcohol, but many individuals struggle with addiction, highlighting the importance of sobriety in the community.

How to Relax Without Alcohol: Build Lasting Calm in Sobriety

Alcohol offers a temporary fix for stress, but true calm comes from natural, sustainable relaxation techniques.

Elle Macpherson drank vodka and forced herself to throw up every night after putting her kids to bed

Elle Macpherson shares her past struggles with alcohol and emphasizes the importance of inner peace over external solutions.

Brooke Mueller, at nine months sober, gets real about the costs of rehab

Brooke Mueller celebrates nine months of sobriety, emphasizing the challenge and dedication required for recovery.
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Sum 41's Deryck Whibley alleges sexual abuse by former manager in new memoir 'Walking Disaster'

Deryck Whibley's memoir reveals his journey through the highs and lows of rock stardom, focusing on resilience and self-reflection.
#addiction

The Problem With the Hunter Biden Verdict

Hunter Biden's struggle with addiction was acknowledged by Joe Biden before the 2020 debate, emphasizing the universality and challenges of substance abuse.

Celebrating Six Years Sober: Here's How I Did It - Tiny Buddha

The author reflects on six years of sobriety, revealing an emotional and mental addiction to alcohol despite not exhibiting typical signs of physical dependence.

For Dry January, Some Great Songs About Not Drinking

Charlie Wilson went from being a successful lead singer to struggling with addiction before finding sobriety.
Female musicians have been writing songs about sobriety as a metaphor or state of mind.

The Problem With the Hunter Biden Verdict

Hunter Biden's struggle with addiction was acknowledged by Joe Biden before the 2020 debate, emphasizing the universality and challenges of substance abuse.

Celebrating Six Years Sober: Here's How I Did It - Tiny Buddha

The author reflects on six years of sobriety, revealing an emotional and mental addiction to alcohol despite not exhibiting typical signs of physical dependence.

For Dry January, Some Great Songs About Not Drinking

Charlie Wilson went from being a successful lead singer to struggling with addiction before finding sobriety.
Female musicians have been writing songs about sobriety as a metaphor or state of mind.
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Police called on Kim Richards after dispute with sister Kyle amid relapse and psych hold: report

Kim Richards is reportedly struggling with sobriety after a recent relapse, leading her family to cut off contact to aid her recovery.
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Learning to Connect With Friends Without Alcohol

Alcohol can foster social connections, but its absence may lead to feelings of isolation and challenge existing friendships.

Actors are strange animals': Jack Lowden of Slow Horses on playing an alcoholic and working with his new wife, Saoirse Ronan

Jack Lowden, a Scottish actor, has achieved success in theatre and on screen, including winning an Olivier award and marrying Irish actor Saoirse Ronan.

Author Peter Ackroyd: You eat a great deal of knowledge. You sick it up. And then you start again'

Peter Ackroyd's past involved excessive alcohol consumption, but he has now been sober for seven years, realizing the negative impacts on his health and life.
Ackroyd's dedication to writing remains unwavering, with numerous novels and nonfiction works added to his repertoire even after stopping excessive drinking.

Learning to Connect With Friends Without Alcohol

Alcohol can foster social connections, but its absence may lead to feelings of isolation and challenge existing friendships.

Actors are strange animals': Jack Lowden of Slow Horses on playing an alcoholic and working with his new wife, Saoirse Ronan

Jack Lowden, a Scottish actor, has achieved success in theatre and on screen, including winning an Olivier award and marrying Irish actor Saoirse Ronan.

Author Peter Ackroyd: You eat a great deal of knowledge. You sick it up. And then you start again'

Peter Ackroyd's past involved excessive alcohol consumption, but he has now been sober for seven years, realizing the negative impacts on his health and life.
Ackroyd's dedication to writing remains unwavering, with numerous novels and nonfiction works added to his repertoire even after stopping excessive drinking.
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Oakland man gets 8 years for possessing bricks' of fentanyl

Edin Rodriguez-Cartagena was sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in fentanyl distribution and is seeking personal reform.
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Does Alcohol Really Make Us Happier?

Beliefs about alcohol and happiness can be questioned and changed, reducing cravings and promoting joy in sobriety.

Green Day discuss potential collaboration with Olivia Rodrigo

Green Day's new album 'Saviors' is described as part of a trifecta with their albums 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot'
Billie Joe Armstrong discusses his relationship with alcohol and his journey to sobriety

Sober Curious: Thoughts on Sobriety bows & sequins

Stretching, whether physical or in lifestyle choices like sobriety, requires consistent mindfulness and practice.
The concept of being sober curious, or exploring periods of sobriety, is gaining popularity in mainstream culture.

Does Alcohol Really Make Us Happier?

Beliefs about alcohol and happiness can be questioned and changed, reducing cravings and promoting joy in sobriety.

Green Day discuss potential collaboration with Olivia Rodrigo

Green Day's new album 'Saviors' is described as part of a trifecta with their albums 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot'
Billie Joe Armstrong discusses his relationship with alcohol and his journey to sobriety

Sober Curious: Thoughts on Sobriety bows & sequins

Stretching, whether physical or in lifestyle choices like sobriety, requires consistent mindfulness and practice.
The concept of being sober curious, or exploring periods of sobriety, is gaining popularity in mainstream culture.
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Arrest made in probe of Matthew Perry's ketamine death

Authorities arrested individuals linked to Matthew Perry's death, underscoring the investigation into ketamine procurement and its potential role in his tragic passing.
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At Home With - Brian d'Arcy James

Having a weekend home provided a place for Brian d'Arcy James to rest and recover from the emotional demands of his Broadway show.

Jessica Simpson addresses claims that she's drinking again after 6 years of sobriety

Jessica Simpson clarified her sobriety status after a fan's comment on Instagram.

Eminem's kids: What he's shared about Hailie, Alaina and Stevie

Eminem's children are Hailie Jade Mathers, Alaina, and Stevie Mathers.
Eminem credits his children for helping him maintain his sobriety.

At Home With - Brian d'Arcy James

Having a weekend home provided a place for Brian d'Arcy James to rest and recover from the emotional demands of his Broadway show.

Jessica Simpson addresses claims that she's drinking again after 6 years of sobriety

Jessica Simpson clarified her sobriety status after a fan's comment on Instagram.

Eminem's kids: What he's shared about Hailie, Alaina and Stevie

Eminem's children are Hailie Jade Mathers, Alaina, and Stevie Mathers.
Eminem credits his children for helping him maintain his sobriety.
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#writing-career

Author Peter Ackroyd: You eat a great deal of knowledge. You sick it up. And then you start again'

Ackroyd shifted from heavy drinking to sobriety to focus on his prolific writing career.
Ackroyd remains dedicated to his craft, adding numerous novels and nonfiction works to his repertoire.

'I sold my book the week after I'd had a miscarriage. It was a very extreme time of life because I'd had this incredibly devastating loss'

Overcoming alcoholism positively impacted Coco Mellors' productivity and career as a writer.

Author Peter Ackroyd: You eat a great deal of knowledge. You sick it up. And then you start again'

Ackroyd shifted from heavy drinking to sobriety to focus on his prolific writing career.
Ackroyd remains dedicated to his craft, adding numerous novels and nonfiction works to his repertoire.

'I sold my book the week after I'd had a miscarriage. It was a very extreme time of life because I'd had this incredibly devastating loss'

Overcoming alcoholism positively impacted Coco Mellors' productivity and career as a writer.
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With age and sobriety, Michael McDonald is ready to get personal

Michael McDonald's voice evolves with age, reflecting on his career achievements and struggles.

Former Dodgers Minor Leaguer, 7-Year Major League Veteran, Dies at 43

Former MLB player Sean Burroughs passed away at the age of 43, leaving behind a legacy in baseball.

Staying Sober and Finding Support at Bonnaroo: Podcast

Bonnaroo fosters safe environments for all to explore music and themselves.

I stopped drinking three months ago it's not as simple as the internet makes it look | Ashe Davenport

Social media portrays sobriety as glamorous and achievable with simple tips, hiding the true complexities of the journey.
The reality of maintaining sobriety involves facing physical and emotional challenges, not just following popular online trends.
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What Happens When a Sommelier Stops Drinking?

NA wines and zero-proof spirits are gaining popularity, leading to the rise of NA bottle shops.
Some sommeliers are embracing sobriety and exploring alcohol-free alternatives.
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