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Matthew Perry’s dream of establishing a foundation for people struggling with substance abuse has been realized. The Matthew Perry Foundation is officially up and running and accepting donations. Before his untimely death, Perry planned to start a foundation to help others overcome alcohol and drug abuse. Perry was quoted previously as saying, “When I die,…

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Actor Russell Brand has waged war against groupthink, pushed the envelope as a free thinker and battled drug addiction. However, he didn’t do it alone. Brand recently talked to Fox News’s Tucker Carlson on “Tucker Carlson Today” to discuss how he became the man he is today, highlighting that faith kept him afloat. Brand said,…

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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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