ENTERTAINMENT

“Nurse Jackie” Reflects the Best and Worst of Ourselves

By the end of watching all seasons of the hit TV series “Nurse Jackie,” I felt sick to my stomach. The endless examples of an addict’s struggle with unrelenting patterns of lying, deceit, betrayal, self-centeredness, recklessness, denial, heartlessness, and acting out behaviors were harsh reminders of the truth of this mental illness. Concomitantly, we witness the tragedy of the lost soul who, at her essence, is brilliant, kind, hilarious, hardworking, dedicated, a mother, an employee, a friend, a wife, who underneath the addiction is a vulnerable, devastated, wounded, broken human trying to survive. Let me emphasize the hilarious part of the irony of watching this show about addiction, which is that intermittently, you are laughing out loud. Just like all addicts, we are many things.

#QUITLIT

“Sobriety For Dummies," An Essential Book for Behavioral Health Professionals

The landscape of addiction recovery is ever-evolving, with new methodologies and resources continually emerging to aid individuals on their journey to sobriety. One such resource is “Sobriety For Dummies” by Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford. This book is an essential tool for behavioral health professionals, including substance use disorder counselors, offering fresh insights and practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into both individual and group counseling programs.

HAPPY EVERY HOUR

Pale From Partake Brewing Promises Low Calorie + Great Taste

It should be noted that many people look forward to the automatic weight loss that comes from quitting drinking. Of course, those who have quit will tell you about the sugar cravings your body has for a while to replace that alcohol, and then, if you’re like me, you get into non-alcoholic craft beer, and you realize that the weight will never leave, and you decide to live with it and love yourself. Well, good news for those who want more! Partake, from Canada, offers a wide variety of beers, and many that we have featured, including this week’s pick, are only ten calories per beer! Holy crap! Go eat a cheeseburger or maybe some poutine because this week, we are joined by our friends from the north once more for another tasty treat!

SOBER EVENTS

Visit Tanzania

Visit Tanzania April 19-30, 2026, with Hooked Travel!

What’s Included:

Accommodation as per itinerary, all park fees and transit fees, all meals as noted, English-speaking professionally certified Maasai safari guide, private airport transfers as per itinerary, private safari transport in 4WD Toyota Land Cruisers with VHF radios, roof-hatch access, and refrigerators. Ngorongoro Crater entry fees, safari flights from Serengeti to Arusha, bottled water in the vehicles (no limit of water a day), and any other government.

SOBER POPCULTURE

“Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” A Look Back and Where They Are Now

The late 2000s was an era when reality TV was exploding with new concepts, and among them was “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” It was an attempt to pull back the curtain on addiction, featuring celebrities battling their demons in front of a national audience. With its controversial approach, the show sparked debates about the balance between exploitation and raising awareness. Today, we’re revisiting this reality TV phenomenon to explore its legacy and uncover what became of its participants.