Ben Affleck on why he chose to go to rehab

Benjamin Geza “Ben” Affleck-Boldt, the American actor, filmmaker and Oscar-Winner penned an emotionally raw post on Facebook this week. He shared to his fans and

When your Brother or Sister is Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

There’s a million interpretations on what a relationship is. For many, relationships are built in the field. By this philosophy, the countless number of restless

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Carrie Fisher’s Most Important Role: Confronting Stigma and Reducing Shame on Addiction & Mental Illness

It has been almost three months since the beloved and talented Carrie Fisher passed away. Fisher was a fearless reporter of her own struggles with

Mature Women in Rehab

Japan is facing a unique crisis in the world, one that wouldn’t have made sense at any other point in history. Due to technical revolutions

What’s the Best Diet for Newly Sober Alcoholics and Addicts?

When Yahoo News approached New Directions for Women about the importance of good nutrition in early sobriety, we were excited and humbled to share our