TedX talk forecasts the future. Bernadette Gleeson – We Love This Woman! If we could all help this speech, and others like it,  go viral – instead of having just 1,705 views at press time, we could just shutter ViralRecovery.com… Seriously, we could almost substitute this video for our

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NBA Star Chris Herren says: “I found my soul on this journey of recovery” Former Boston Celtic Chris Herren tells a powerful story of failure, self hate and drug addiction at TedX. Then he finishes with a beautiful story of his life’s work to spread the message of recovery

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Darryl Strawberry’s Comeback Comes Full Circle. Ask by the interviewer: “Where would do you think you’d be today if you hadn’t met Tracy (his wife of eight years)?” Strawberry responds emphatically, twice, “I would be dead!” We don’t have to fill in the blanks for you on this story.

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She showed up for her first multi-million dollar modeling gig drunk and high. Amber Valletta has been a model since she was 19 years old. She has graced thousands of magazine covers and been a fashion icon for the biggest names in the fashion industry. She has worked as

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With the recent passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman and the subsequent sadness that comes with overdose and addiction, it is vital to remember that there are a lot of people who are able to recover from addiction. Although addiction and substance abuse can be overwhelming and mysterious, there are

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We have gathered a list of the Top 5 Sober Summer Activities to help you stay on track with your recovery and have fun this summer! (Hat tip to: American Addiction Centers for the original post!) 1. Volunteer Giving of one’s self is one of the greatest gifts you have to offer.

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She not only won but she did it with style, grace and an eye towards helping other suffers of the same disease. Demi Lovato spent her teen years fighting an eating disorder and addiction issues, but now she is ready to be a role model to young girls around the world.

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How people use yoga as part of their journey from serious addiction problems to a new life of well-being and emotional stability. These folks aren’t shy about their 12 step affiliation. This a deep dive behind the curtain that is 12 step anonymity. If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind

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Greg Merson, the 26-year-old World Series of Poker Champion gets personal and shares his recovery from cocaine and oxy while managing to thrive in the world of high-stakes, hard-partying professional poker. If you follow poker, you know Greg Merson. He dominated the seven week long 2012 World Series of

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Trent Reznor, the charismatic front man of Nine Inch Nails, COO of Beat Music and highly sought after film composer lets us in on how he keeps his creative juices going while sober and relentlessly and fearlessly pushing forward. NIN released their debut record 25 years ago and Reznor

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