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Former NBA star Lamar Odom believes he is still alive because God has a plan for his life. Odom, 43, was the subject of a new TV special, “Sex, Drugs and Kardashians,” which premiered on FOX. In 2015 Odom survived a drug overdose following a visit to a legal brothel in Nevada, where he was…

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Anthony Hopkins had a lot to celebrate on New Year’s Eve. The 85-year-old Welsh actor took to Instagram to celebrate the New Year and discuss his experiences with alcoholism and sobriety. “I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year,” he said in a video posted to the platform. “I’m celebrating 47 years today of…

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English actor and comedian Russell Brand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his sobriety, crediting those who have supported him for his success. “I’m 20 years clean and sober today,” Brand said in an Instagram post published Tuesday. “It’s December the 13th. So, firstly, I wanted to express my gratitude for all the people who…

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Being in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) entails many challenges. We may have mistakes to correct, relationships to repair, or come face-to-face with the widespread stigma surrounding SUD that sadly still exists. In addition, fun celebrations, so common during the holidays, can actually require special care and planning. This year, we also have…

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A new law in the United States that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21 is now in effect. President Donald Trump signed the new minimum age into law as part of a sweeping spending bill. The federal agency also released its updated rules around the sale of tobacco…

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