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Treatment after Drug or Alcohol Relapse: How to Get Help After A Spring Break Slip
Spring Break 2022 is officially over, which means many in recovery had to navigate the dangers of Spring Break drinking and alcohol relapse….
A Fake Conversation with Movie Starts and Pretend AA Pioneer Descendants Will Smith and Owen Wilson
It was fate that brought us together for that brief moment in the Western Andes. The three of us sat reflectively on…
More Than A Meme: A Conversation about Mental Health and Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
By now, the world has heard it. It wouldn’t surprise in the least if bears were prematurely coaxed out of hibernation by…
A Look at Substance Use Among Women and the Need for Improved Women’s Addiction Treatment Resources
Updated March 6, 2023. International Women’s Day gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the strength, perseverance, and achievements of women across the…
Sober Artists Represent in Full Force at the 2022 Big Game Halftime Show
The average Halftime Show for the, ahem, Big Game, is between 12-14 minutes. However, this year’s performers have been sober for well…
Dopesick: A Look at the Groundbreaking Series about the Opioid Addiction Pandemic’s Origins and Impact
On Wednesday, October 13, Hulu premiered a television series called Dopesick, which tells the story of how the opioid crisis began from…
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Artists in Recovery during Pride Month 2021
As Pride Month 2021 rolls on, Recovery Unplugged continues the celebration by highlighting some of the most innovative and inspirational LGBTQ+ artists…
Sober Saint Patrick’s Day: Tips to Avoid Drinking and Relapse
As we prepare to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, many in recovery, as well as people who just want to cut down on…
3 Sports, 9 Lives: An Interview with Sober Triathlete Mark Turnipseed
Think, for a few minutes, about what triathletes go through during training. Consider the punishment to the body, the constant pushing of…
Join the Recovery Unplugged Sober Curious Revolution
When we think about sobriety, it’s easy to think of it as something for which we strive only after we’ve developed a…
What Does “420” Mean?
Every April, self-identified “stoners” across the globe and the United States gear up for “420.” The term has infiltrated popular culture for…
Do You Have A Sports Addiction?
We may chuckle reading about addiction associated with sports, but for some it is a very sad reality that can consume their time, money and relationships. Most of us have a favorite team or hometown hero that we root for during their respective season. Professional sports logos and news are everywhere, inundating our news so much that there are several stations devoted to sports coverage. I am guessing you can think of a friend or family member that is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of a local football or baseball team. I am not saying by any means that liking sports or even having season tickets is considered addiction. Just with most things in life, most things are healthy in moderation (we never condone drug use). But let’s take it a step forward. How much does a sports team’s success or failure affect your life? Let’s examine the aspects of this very real addiction….
Black Success Stories: Honoring Recovering Addicts in Music
There are stories of struggle, success, and overcoming obstacles in every community. For Black History Month, Recovery Unplugged has decided to highlight…
Demi Lovato has never been shy about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.
In July of 2018, Demi was rushed to the emergency room after an apparent Heroin overdose. The incident happened only a month…
Avoiding Relapse During the Super Bowl
With the 54th Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, everyone seems to be planning or attending a party to celebrate. However, there’s…
Lil Peep Lawsuit Can Have Serious Impact on Drug Use in the Music Industry
It’s been over two years since rapper Lil Peep died from drug overdose. His mother is now suing his management in a…
Must-See TV Shows and Movies About Addiction
Key Points: Drug abuse and addiction has been portrayed and glorified in film for over 100 years. This poses a challenge for…
Steven Tyler’s Shout-Out to Richie Supa
Legends never die, and it’s in that spirit that Aerosmith, the legendary all-American band from Boston, has maintained a residency and is…
Sober Bars Making Socializing Easier For Non-Drinkers
Sober bars are starting to take the streets by storm, offering a variety of lavish mocktails and bar-like social atmospheres. The sober…
HBO Series Euphoria Follows Woman Suffering from Drug Addiction in a World that’s Leaving her behind
Euphoria, HBO’s newest drama, revolves around Rue Bennett, a 17-year-old woman struggling with drug addiction, depression, and anxiety who turns to drugs…
Queer Artists in Recovery throughout History: Past, Present and Future
As part of our ongoing Pride Month Celebration, Recovery Unplugged is continuing our recognition of musicians and queer artists in recovery and…