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I Can't Wait to Hug My Brother: A Conversation with White Boy Rick's Sister Dawn Wershe

Whenever they needed something, our police and government, the FBI, they made all these big promises: You do this and we're going to give you this. But when it came down to it, nobody was there for Rick.

By Seth Ferranti

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The Magic and the Tragic: Falling in Love in Recovery

I wondered if the bitter taste of the endings would overpower all the other memories of my first sober loves.

By Katrina Dahl Vogl

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Growing Up Gay, Muslim, and Addicted to Sex (and Drugs)

I craved love and attention, and as I started to rebel against my religion, porn and sex became a hobby that distracted from my loneliness; later it evolved into an obsession, and eventually, an addiction.

By Amahl S. Azwar

I Can't Wait to Hug My Brother: A Conversation with White Boy Rick's Sister Dawn Wershe

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The Magic and the Tragic: Falling in Love in Recovery

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Growing Up Gay, Muslim, and Addicted to Sex (and Drugs)

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On the Job and on Drugs: Police Officers Who Struggle with Addiction

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Please Don't Tell Me How to Grieve

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Sex Addiction, Porn, and Online Dating: An Interview with Dr. Stefanie Carnes

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Sobbing with Sir Elton While Watching “Rocketman”

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You Are Not My Father

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Mother Interrupted

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Trauma, Addiction, and Abortion: My Story

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Addiction Treatment in Hispanic Communities: How We Can Do Better

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Transfixed: 5 Movies That Stared into the Darkness—and Light—of Obsession

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Should TV Shows Work So Hard to Normalize Support Groups Like AA?

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Letting Go of Control: How I Stopped Trying to Force Solutions

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AA Takes Center Stage in "Love in Recovery" from BBC Radio

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Life as a Transgender Addict

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The Evolution of Dopey: How a Podcast Is Showing Us How to Live and Laugh While Sober

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How It Feels to Be the Reality Show Villain: An Interview with Kari Ann Peniche

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7 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Parents About My Addiction

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Everybody Knows: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of Sobriety Without AA

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Sex Work Made Recovery Possible for Me

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5 Messes I've Had to Clean Up in Recovery

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How AA Hijacked Addiction Science and Came to Dominate Treatment: An Interview with Joe Miller

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Memories Like Velvet: Fear and Panic in Childhood

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10 Experiences That Are Way Worse When You Relapse

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Tales of a High-Bottom Alcoholic

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Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery

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Mistakes I Made on My Journey Toward Self-Compassion

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AA 2.0: Why the Evolution of Alcoholics Anonymous Needs to Happen Now

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Mother’s Day: Recovery, Love, and Light

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How I Found My Mother Through Forgiveness

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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.

The Holistic Sanctuary

Founder Johnny Tabaie treats addiction, PTSD, and more with plant medicines; alumni from this Baja sanctuary emerge transformed, with no cravings and no withdrawals.

Oceanside Malibu

Oceanside alumni praise flexible treatment which includes care for underlying mental health conditions, staff who go the extra mile, luxury amenities, and activities such as surfing and horseback riding.

AToN Center

Whether you’re interested in the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, or holistic treatments, this luxurious, appealing and commendable 4.5 star San Diego rehab has a program for you.

Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures

This Arizona rehab prescribes high doses of AA meetings and backpacking for young guys who not only need to get sober, but also learn the basics (think cooking and cleaning) of living in the real world.

Discovery Place

This 12-step based non-profit Tennessee facility for men offers meetings, groups and camaraderie.

Deer Hollow Recovery & Wellness Centers

Alumni praise this Utah facility for its attentive staff and multiple treatment modalities, including specific programs for addressing trauma and mental health issues.

Asheville Recovery Center

Alumni from this North Carolina rehab praise the individualized treatment and loving, family-like environment: "The whole establishment is caring and invested in your recovery."

Hawaii Island Recovery

Clients at Hawaii Island Recovery come for the view but stay for the treatment.

SOBA Recovery Center

This laid-back Malibu beachfront rehab charts a holistic path to recovery, which suits the twenty- and thirtysomethings who come here—you just might have to clock a few extra miles on the sand to burn off Chef Monte’s hearty home-cooking.

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