Comedian Faces His Addictions To Food And Alcohol
That's when he realized he was dealing with a food addiction. While human beings' survival doesn't depend on alcohol, it does depend on food. Kilstein says he could always find a reason to overeat, and it was more than just a love of food — he was … Read more on NPR

Drinking To 'Numb,' Women Gain On Men In Alcohol Abuse
Carrie Bradshaw and her rounds of cosmopolitans; Bridget Jones with her glasses of chardonnay; Chelsea Handler declaring her passion for vodka. In sitcoms, rom-coms and comedy shows, female boozers are the stuff of jokes. They suffer through … Read more on NPR

Brilliant Mind, Alcoholic Monster Struggle in New Book About Addiction
The slow process to full blown alcoholic was a sometimes secretive, sometimes blistering path, common to alcoholics and addicts, but always giving credence to the cliché, “A goldfish rarely knows he lives in a fishbowl.” Come and take this … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Alcohol Recovery

So here's a look back through the life and troubled times of Hollywood's …
She had been hitting the booze hard while filming movie Georgia Rule, and was working 12-hour days in 40-degree heat. Pals said she couldn't stand the strain and had to take some time out, delaying production of the flick. But docs gave her fluids and …
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Bennock Mill neighbors protesting drug rehabilitation center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) — An upscale drug rehabilitation center is trying to break ground in Augusta. City officials say the Transitional Center on Bennock Mill Road will be similar to the Betty Ford Clinic. "I'm not going to say they're not going to be …
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Heroin addict stole champagne to pay for his habit
A DRUG addict who stole bottles of Moet champagne from a shop to fund his habit has admitted theft charges. … It's ironic that on the very day that Georgia Salpa has put her celebrity to good use by supporting the Samaritan's annual awareness day …
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Lindsay Lohan Scores High Marks for “Chelsea Lately” Guest Gig
She's getting back into her normal surroundings after three months in drug rehab, and it seems Lindsay Lohan is actually doing well. The “Georgia Rule” actress took over for Chelsea Handler on the “Chelsea Lately” show last night (August 1), and …
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