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Rob Reiner’s Death Sparks Discussion on Addiction and Violence
December 17, 2025
Tragically, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were slain in their home in the early morning hours of December 14th, 2025. Even more heartbreaking is the news that their son Nick, 32, was charged with their murders. Nick has had a long struggle with addiction, entering rehab for the first time at just 15 […]
Relationships and Substance Use Genuine relationships and friendships carry with them their own weights of responsibility, trust, and effort. However, when one or both parties have used drugs or alcohol in the past in connection with the relationship, this presents an obstacle that both must face honestly. How to mend a relationship that has been […]
For many people, the use of methadone to aid in recovery from an opioid use disorder is truly life-saving. With years of research backing its use, methadone can be an effective tapering drug in substance abuse treatment. However, the stigma of methadone treatment is something that people on methadone must fight against, and it can […]
Are you thinking about having a few drinks before going to sleep? Think again. If you’re looking forward to a restful night, even moderate drinking may undermine those plans. As it turns out, research shows that alcohol negatively affects sleep patterns. But doesn’t alcohol induce calmness and contentment? Having a couple of drinks to dampen […]
Myriad factors can lead people to use and ultimately misuse substances. However, childhood trauma appears to be a key factor related to substance use disorders. Childhood trauma can stem from any number of things, but some causes include neglect along with physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. These traumatic experiences can make the individual more susceptible […]
To complete this four-part series concerning population underrepresentation in addiction treatment, we’re going to address the underrepresentation of Hispanics, who could be considered uniquely disenfranchised for several reasons. While the previous three blogs articulated the importance of program competency and responsiveness regarding culture, gender, and sexuality for blacks, women, and the LGBTQ community, many within […]
There are many different substances that individuals can become addicted to. This includes everything from alcohol to cocaine, to opioids, and many others. A substance addiction—clinically known as a severe substance use disorder—is considered a mental health condition, often necessitating professional help. American Addiction Centers (AAC), a nationwide leader in addiction treatment, treats substance use […]
Of the many helpful tools you can use to aid you in your recovery, keeping a journal is among the easiest and most powerful. It’s easy in the sense that you can do it pretty much anywhere, at any time. All you need to start journaling in recovery is a piece of paper and a […]
Whether you’ve been in recovery for years or you’ve just started the path to sobriety, you probably know how hard it can be to stay sober if your friends drink. After all, alcohol isn’t known as one of the most commonly used social lubricants for nothing. One of the most difficult things about getting sober […]
When you’re in recovery, the people you live with can have a big effect on your well-being—and vice-versa. For you both to succeed, it’s important to think about how you can help each other. It’s particularly important to find clean and sober roommates with a similar desire to improve their lives. To maximize your recovery, […]
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we start with at a statistic. About one in five children live with a solo mom. This information comes from a post by the Pew Research Center. It refers to children younger than 18 years of age and to a snapshot of life in the U.S. It’s a big […]
A slice of life about seven parolees, all addicts, filled the pages of The Second Chance Club, a new book about the criminal justice system. These individuals shared the same legal status, penchant for using and parole officer. There was another common thread. Their parents – or, most often, the one and only parent on […]
Addiction Talk’s fourth episode focused on sobriety and sexuality and featured Tawny Lara as a guest. Often described as the “Sober Sexpert,” Tawny Lara is the host of the Recovery Rocks podcast and the founder of Sobriety Tea party. Lara writes about dating and sexuality for people in recovery, and shared some of her thoughts […]
