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My Big Fat Sober Wedding

By Taylor Ellsworth

The most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done—marrying a friend, Britney Spears-style—didn’t happen when I was a practicing alcoholic. I did it once I was already sober. MORE  

Epilepsy in Recovery

By Amy Dresner

Balancing addiction with epilepsy isn’t always easy. Especially when the people giving advice don’t know what they’re talking about. MORE  

Tyson's Rock Bottom: Beating Hookers on Coke

By Bryan Le

The former heavyweight champion, three years sober, recalls his darkest hour. MORE  

Punch Drunk Love

By Francesca Brandelius

Romance, for me, has always been as intoxicating as drugs. Will I ever be able to find love without feeling drunk? MORE  

Relapsing on Mouthwash

By Vicki Hogarth

The meetings I went to were creepy enough for me to avoid the program altogether—and eventually relapse while gargling. Then I realized something had to change: me. MORE  

Chris Klein Credits His Dog for His Recovery

By Valerie Tejeda

The American Pie star says his canine pal played a big part in getting him sober. MORE  

Kim Richards Sober and Ready for More Housewives

By McCarton Ackerman

She promises to be "very into AA" in the third season of the boozy show. MORE  

Florida Cheers "Sober Spring Break"

By Valerie Tejeda

Previous spring breaks at Panama City Beach have been anything but sober. MORE  

How I Learned to Meditate

By Anna David

I used to tune out at the mere mention of meditation. Then a sober friend dragged me to a life-changing lecture. MORE  

Janice Dickinson: Model of Sobriety

By McCarton Ackerman

The self-proclaimed world’s first supermodel, sober for the first time in years, is out to show other aspiring models how to follow in her footsteps.  MORE  

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Video: This Is Your Baby on Drugs

Drug use during pregnancy is a major problem in the US. This video breaks it down.

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Drug-Free Brad Pitt Is High on Life

The actor says he quit drugs after getting "burnt out" in the '90s. Now he's happier than ever.

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Chris Christie Iffy About Medical Pot for Minors

MMJ is now legal in New Jersey, including for minors, but Gov. Christie says it's a "slippery slope."

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Study: One in 10 Teen Girls Has an Eating Disorder

A UK study finds eating disorder diagnoses are rapidly increasing among teens.

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Does "Buttlegging" Fund Terrorism?

The NYPD busts a giant cigarette trafficking ring with alleged ties to terrorism.

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Anonymous Facebook Etiquette

Don't 'like' me because I'm sober in AA. And stop outing me with your clicks. Follow these five steps towards social networking propriety.

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Cliffside Malibu
 
 
 
 

The “beach-house-relaxed” Cliffside Malibu claims to provide an oasis for recovering addicts and alcoholics. And that’s just what you'll get—if you’ve got the cash.

Newport Academy
 
 
 
 
 

This SoCal rehab fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

Reflections
 
 
 
 

This exclusive Northern California rehab is all about client choice—as well as golf outings, Buddhist field trips and keeping up with the office.

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