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Appears in 79 Episodes
The Dopamine Hit in Your Pantry: Why Some Foods Are Impossible to Quit
In our recovery journey, we often talk about the brain’s reward system in the context of drugs or alcohol. But according to a fascinating report by The Indian Express,...
Reclaiming the Role of "Mom" After Years of Struggle
Mother’s Day is a time of celebration for many, but for families touched by addiction, it can also be a day marked by complicated memories and the weight of the past. ...
One in Five Mothers Face Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Motherhood is often portrayed as a time of pure joy, but for many, it is also a time of intense psychological and emotional challenge. According to a report featured o...
The Myth of Self-Medication: Study Finds Cannabis Fails to Ease Anxiety
For years, many have turned to cannabis as a way to "take the edge off" or manage symptoms of anxiety and depression. But according to a significant new report from 6a...
The Science of Family Support: How Connection Impacts Recovery Success
Staying informed is one of the most powerful tools we have in our recovery toolkit. According to the March 2026 research roundup from the Partnership to End Addiction,...
News-Medical Report: Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Structural Brain Changes
When we talk about recovery and prevention, we often focus on behavior, but the real story is happening deep within the architecture of the brain. According to a sweep...
Breaking the Loop: Why Some Habits Are Harder to Kick Than Others
For anyone who has ever felt like they were fighting a losing battle against a craving, science is finally providing an answer that goes far beyond "willpower." Accord...
AI vs. Human Connection: Finding the Balance in Modern Recovery
In the world of recovery, we know that the need for support doesn’t always happen during office hours. According to a report by Medical Xpress, the rise of "AI therapi...
Cutting the Red Tape: New Executive Actions to Treat Serious Mental Illness
In a major move to address the ongoing mental health crisis, a new presidential action has been announced aimed at accelerating medical treatments for serious mental i...
High on Life: The Rise of the Sober Morning Dance Party
For a long time, the word "party" was synonymous with late nights, dark rooms, and a heavy reliance on alcohol. But according to a report by InvestigateTV, a new movem...
Beyond the Stage: Why Harvey Fierstein is Finding Peace in Quilting
In a world that often demands we be loud and productive, there is a profound power in learning how to be still. According to a recent interview in The Guardian, theate...
Healing the Healer: Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction in the Medical Field
We often think of doctors as the ultimate authority on health, but they aren’t immune to the struggles of dependency. According to a recent feature by Business Insider...
The Spider-Man Effect: How Tom Holland is Normalizing Gen Z Sobriety
For a long time, Hollywood culture was synonymous with the "party lifestyle," but a new wave of icons is proving that the most attractive thing you can be is sober. Ac...
Disaster-Proofing Recovery: New Rules for Emergency Opioid Treatment
For those of us in recovery, stability is everything. But what happens when that stability is threatened by forces completely out of our control? According to a report...
The Digital High: Gen Z Sparking Conversations on Social Media Addiction
In recent years, the conversation around addiction has expanded far beyond substances, moving into the palm of our hands. According to a report by The State News, a la...
The Science of Craving: What Happens to Your Brain’s Connections?
For many of us in recovery, we often wonder why the pull of old habits can feel so physical, even long after the substances are gone. A deep dive by Knowable Magazine ...
What You Need to Know About Cychlorphine
There is a new and deadly name entering the conversation surrounding the synthetic drug crisis, and it’s one that every member of the recovery community needs to be aw...
22 Buddhist Monks Arrested in Sri Lanka with 240 Pounds of Cannabis
In the bustling Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka, a group of twenty-two Buddhist monks in traditional saffron robes appeared to be just another group of...
Rethinking the Word “Alcoholic”-And What It Means for Your Recovery
A growing shift in how we talk about alcohol use and why it matters for recovery A recent article from Harvard is raising an important question in the recovery space: ...