WEEKEND | Apr. 10-13, 2026 | Vol. 13 | No. 34 | Since 2013 | | GOOD NEWS The Addiction Recovery eBulletin is for Sale. Click HERE | | ‘Ketamine Queen’ Off to Prison for Supplying “Special K” to Matthew Perry | April 8, 2026 - Federal prosecutors said Jasveen Sangha ran a high-volume drug trafficking business out of her North Hollywood home. Sangha sold about 50 vials of ketamine to Perry for $11,000 — including the batch that led to his October 2023 death at 54. Read More | | Tiger Woods gets permission to seek treatment abroad | Apr. 1, 2026 - NFL player Randy Grimes’ is 'proud’ of Tiger Woods’ decision to seek drug treatment. Tiger Woods’ attorney, Douglas N. Duncan, filed a motion requesting permission to leave the country. It is unknown where exactly Woods would travel to for treatment, though the court documents included the “treatment facility will provide continuous monitoring… More | | Tiger Woods ‘talking to the president’ when arrested? | April 2, 2026 - The phone conversation was not captured on video, but Woods could be heard saying, “Thank you so much,” as he hung up and the deputy approached. It wasn’t clear if Woods was referring to Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, is dating Woods. Read More | | From Acting Debut at 5 to Jail Sentence to AA – 5 Interesting Facts about Robert Downey Jr. | April 3, 2026 - Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most prolific American actors and has seen several ups and downs in his life. From debuting in an acting career at the age of 5 to being sentenced to jail for possession of drugs, and then making his comeback to continue his legacy in the entertainment industry. Read More | | Lawsuit Against Malibu Recovery Center Raises Questions About Standards in Luxury Rehab Industry | March 31, 2026 -The plaintiff paid approximately $50,000 for a 15-day residential treatment stay at The Pointe Malibu and was assigned to a “deluxe suite” that allegedly showed signs of water intrusion and deterioration. The lawsuit further alleges that the room allegedly did not have functioning smoke detectors .... READ |
| Tiger Woods Filled his Pockets with Pills WATCH | Mar. 31, 2026 - After the crash, the five-time Masters winner was “sweating profusely” and his movements appeared “lethargic and slow” as he spoke with deputies. The 50-year-old also told deputies he had been looking at his phone and fiddling with the radio before he clipped a truck in front of him. WATCH |
| Grown Man Spends $60K on Kratom Drinks | April 3, 2026 - Evan Eichhorn has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against a chain of kratom stores because he needed to enter drug rehab to wean himself from the substance. He spent more than $60,000 on kratom beverages from CBD Kratom retail stores in Philadelphia and ... Eichhorn soon found himself drinking up to 16 cans of kratom a day... Read More | | Popular Alcohol-alternative Fueling Spike in Poisonings | April 2, 2026 - Marketed as a natural, hangover-free alternative to alcohol and sold at trendy cafes and vape shops, the plant-based drink kava is fueling a dramatic spike in poisonings across the US. Researchers found that calls to poison centers involving kava rose 256%. Kava, a plant native to the Pacific Islands... Read More | | Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is in Rehab | April 1, 2026 - Last month, a woman in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging he made an “unprovoked antisemitic statement” on New Year’s Eve and later bit her on the shoulder...”Nacua is going to rehab in an attempt “to improve his overall behavior in every aspect of his life.” Read More | | Oxford House Treasurer Arrested in $2.8K Embezzlement Case | Mar. 26, 2026 - Brenda Carol Byrd is facing felony charges of breach of trust and forgery after investigators uncovered what they describe as a scheme involving forged checks.The investigation began when deputies went to the Sober Living. Authorities say $2,800.72 was withdrawn from the Oxford House over a period spanning February to March. Read More | | How Do Doctors Treat Mothers with Addiction? WATCH | April 3, 2026 - Women that use substances such as drugs, alcohol or tobacco have higher risks for stillbirths, according to the The National Institute on Drug Abuse. Other outcomes include a premature birth or a low birth weight. For mothers using addictive drugs, their newborns could have withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Gopman said doctors watch newborns for five days. WATCH | | Person of the Week: Burk Jackson | April 7, 2026 - Burk Jackson is a New Mexico-based photographer, writer, life coach, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of sobriety. A passionate advocate for connection in recovery, he is the founder of RecoveryBridge, an app helping people find support and community. He believes deeply that we do not recover in isolation. Read More |
| Less Meat, More Plants - Live Longer | April 1, 2026 - The American Heart Association’s new nutrition guidance emphasizes a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat. It also suggests limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods… Read More |
| Tiny Changes Can Lengthen Your Life | Mar. 31, 2026 - Three manageable tweaks to behavior could have an outsize influence on how long and well we live, a study involving tens of thousands of people shows. Scientists believe they may have found the least we can do to change our habits and still meaningfully improve our health and longevity. Read More | | Lizzo Two Months Sober From Alcohol WATCH | April 2, 2026 - Lizzo is feeling good as hell—and is sharing the latest reason why. The “About Damn Time” singer revealed her two-month sobriety from alcohol in the form of a meme that showed an eerie face with the caption, “When hg think getting me drunk will be fun but I genuinely give off this vibe when drunk.” WATCH |
| April is Alcohol Awareness Month | April 2, 2026 - Alcohol Awareness Month is a time to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks of alcohol misuse and its widespread impact on health and well-being. It is important for people to fully understand the risks of alcohol so that they can make informed decisions about alcohol consumption. Read More | | Why Are L.A.’s Sober Bars Struggling? | April 1, 2026 - It’s been a tough year for non-alcoholic bars. Since we wrote our last NA bar round up, during Dry January, at least three NA-only bars have shut down in Los Angeles or gone online retail-only. The fanfare that came with New Bar’s openings in Venice and West Hollywood are long gone and the ‘90s-themed events at Stay Zero Proof... Read More | | Kyle Richards on Sobriety, Separation, and Staying Real | March 31, 2026 - “It was the timing. I had just lost my best friend to suicide and I couldn’t afford a day feeling depressed. I wanted to feel the best I could, physically. I thought, ‘OK, I’ll just not have alcohol, sugar, carbs for a couple of weeks, take a couple pounds off’—and all of a sudden I felt so much better and I looked so much better.” Read More | | Influencer Brynne Marie Details How Sobriety Led to Her Physical Transformation | March 26, 2026 - Influencer Brynne Marie is sharing some of the lifestyle changes that have contributed to her health over the last few months. Marie posted a video that showed before-and-after pictures of herself in Dec. 2025 and March 2026. “Feeling very proud of myself this morning,” the influencer, who boasts over five million followers on TikTok, said. Read More | | Am I enabling my boss’s alcoholism? | Mar. 31, 2026 - Dear Eric: My boss is what could be called a “functioning alcoholic,” which in this case means that, in spite of having a severe drinking problem, he manages to hold down a job, even while actively drunk. Read More | | Program Allows Addicts to Choose Treatment Over Justice System WATCH | Mar. 31, 2026 - A woman who was homeless for years is sharing her story of survival after she was able to avoid jail time and seek treatment instead. Those involved with the program knew that Tiffany Emerson would be a good candidate. “Survival is just survival I guess, you know? You just do what you have to do,” she said. WATCH | | ‘Twilight’ Actor Jackson Rathbone Talks Sobriety | April 2, 2026 - “I chased acting because I wanted to be something different,” Rathbone said. “I didn’t really have a lot of self love, and being other people was a way for me to escape that feeling.” He blamed his anxiety, depression and desire to escape for his drinking. “There were nights I found myself so drunk that I would have been useless in a house fire." Read More | | Beachcomber Rehabilitation Unveils Exclusive Private Rehab Cottages in Delray Beach | April 3, 2026 - Located just 350 steps from the Atlantic shoreline, Beachcomber’s new cottage option bridges the gap between high-end hospitality and evidence-based addiction treatment. As a family-owned and operated facility. Beachcomber has spent five decades cultivating an intimate atmosphere… Read More | | 15 Celebrities Share About Hitting Rock Bottom | April 4, 2026 - (photo: Lucy Hale) These celebrities have shared a look into the darkest moments that inspired their recovery, in hopes of helping others. Other stars such as Lucy Hale and Jodie Sweetin have also opened up about their struggles with addiction. Even more inspiring is their advocacy for people who struggle with staying in recovery... Read More | | Lawmakers Try to Make Kratom Illegal WATCH | April 2, 2026 - Mac Haddow, from the American Kratom Association, argued for regulation rather than a ban. “Properly regulated kratom products are safe and should be allowed on the marketplace with good regulations." Kratom is a tropical plant from Southeast Asia. Products made from its leaves are sold in stores as powders, capsules, and beverages. WATCH | | Doctor Arrested for Distributing Millions of Opioid Pills LISTEN | April 3, 2026 - James Robles is accused of conspiring to illegally prescribe oxycodone, hydrocodone and carisoprodol out of his cash-only clinic. He allegedly sold prescriptions to ‘crew leaders’ who recruited others to pose as patients, filled Robles’ prescriptions at complicit pharmacies and resold the drugs on the black market... LISTEN | | My Drinking Buddy Called To Tell Me She Was 6 Months Sober. What She Said Next Completely Changed My Life. | April 2, 2026 - I asked my friend how she managed to stop, and we began a dialogue that completely changed my life. At the time, she was listening to the “HOME Podcast” with Laura McKowen & Holly Whitaker, 2 authors whose work focuses largely on recovery and the culture of alcohol. She also recommended Annie Grace‘s book “This Naked Mind.” Read More | | |
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