Kristen McGuiness
D.H. Peligro broke stereotypes as one of the few African-Americans in the punk movement. He also nearly broke himself. MORE
Sometimes just being sober is good enough, but sometimes it's not. What do you do when recovery is driving you crazy? MORE
Why it's often hard to maintain solid relationships when you're struggling with sobriety. MORE
Are stars more likely to be addicts? Studies say fame and addiction are closely linked—and more similar than you might think. MORE
Getting sober doesn’t necessarily mean the end of financial problems. In fact, for some, it means they’ve only just begun. MORE
Do certain occupations push people into drug and alcohol abuse? Or are addictive personalities attracted to certain careers? MORE
With all the weird family dynamics and abundant alcohol, it's not easy to stay sober during the holidays. Let us help you get through it. MORE
Go to enough meetings and you're bound to tangle with some less-than-friendly members of AA's old guard. What’s the best way to handle it? MORE
An AA friendship that started 30 years ago led to a clear, concise interpretation of the Big Book. So who were the men behind the movement? MORE
Who looks after rock and rollers once drugs and alcohol have taken their toll? MORE
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More than half of Mexicans want the US to step up its role in the drug war; over a quarter favor direct military intervention.
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A serial drunk driver arrested again today has menaced the cops and schoolkids of South Jersey.
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The plan, meant to stop Scots "drinking themselves to death," is being criticized for unfairly targeting the poor.
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A My Strange Addiction star tells of how producers played her habit for the cameras—and the toll it's taken on her health.
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