continued abstinence from alcohol and other psychoactive substances
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she loves Venezeula's acting President Delcy Rodgriguez and is looking forward to finally meeting her at the ... Show more
OpinionBrad Pitt’s sobriety story deserves more scrutiny: Celebrity culture continues to shield powerful men like Brad Pitt from accountability
salon.com/2026/08/11/brad-pitts-sobriety-story-deserves-more-scrutiny/
From sober to Snowdon: man climbs Welsh peak only nine days after leaving hospital
portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/danny-brain-climb-snowdon-hospital-8929239
Anna Faris reveals sobriety, took a 'step back' from drinking to stop the 'self-sabotage'
pagesix.com/2026/08/20/celebrity-news/anna-faris-reveals-sobriety-took-a-step-back-from-drinking-to-stop-the-self-sabotage/
Philstar Life Aug 13
Brad Pitt says he's no longer sober after seven years: "I was sober for seven years, and then I got back off the wagon."
philstarlife.com/celebrity/720024-brad-pitt-says-hes-no-longer-sober-after-seven-years
Operation Sports Aug 13
Conor McGregor announces he is ending his sobriety. And Brad Pitt inspired him to drink again: ‘Take it easy, Brad!’
operationsports.com/conor-mcgregor-announces-he-is-ending-his-sobriety-and-brad-pitt-inspired-him-to-drink-again-take-it-easy-brad/
The “F1” star revealed he broke his sobriety after seven years.
Read more: Brad Pitt confesses he's no longer sober after seven years: I'm 'back off the wagon'
OpinionBrad Pitt’s sobriety story deserves more scrutiny: Celebrity culture continues to shield powerful men like Brad Pitt from accountability
salon.com/2026/08/11/brad-pitts-sobriety-story-deserves-more-scrutiny/
Brad Pitt gives candid update about his sobriety journey: ‘I have to be professional about it,’ the actor said of his drinking
the-independent.com/life-style/brad-pitt-sober-alcohol-angelina-jolie-b3030582.html
people.com Jul 30
Elton John ‘Grateful for Every Single’ Day as He Marks 36 Years of Sobriety
people.com/elton-john-grateful-for-every-single-day-as-he-marks-36-years-of-sobriety-12030549
As deputy prime minister and Nationals MP for New England, Barnaby Joyce supported a campaign for the town of Armidale to be a site for resettling refugees ... Show more
Exclusive | Tony Romo's argument with cop over field sobriety test captured on bodycam
nypost.com/2026/07/28/sports/tony-romos-argument-with-cop-during-owi-arrest-captured-on-bodycam/
sabcnews.com Jul 25
EFF MANIFESTO LAUNCH | Julius Malema says the potholed roads in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, are a test of who is drunk or sober ... Show more
Key FactsEFF Mobilizes Leaders for Crucial Local Elections
Jul 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- The EFF unveiled prominent mayoral candidates during its 13th anniversary event in Limpopo.
- Tlaleng Mofokeng, former UN special rapporteur, leads the Johannesburg mayoral race for the party.
- Julius Malema framed the upcoming elections as vital to restoring community dignity and service delivery.
- The party’s manifesto emphasizes clean governance and dependable municipal services for residents.
"a choice between victory or death"— Julius Malema, addressing thousands of supporters at the EFF's 13th anniversary celebration and manifesto launch in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.
At White House Correspondents’ Dinner do-over, Trump meets a press corps under his pressure
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/24/media/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-do-over
Key FactsTrump Returns to White House Correspondents' Dinner
Jul 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- President Trump attended the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner for the first time as president following a shooting three months earlier.
- The event took place at the Waldorf Astoria with enhanced security measures and a reduced crowd of about 700 attendees.
- Trump delivered a lengthy speech targeting journalists, political opponents, and members of his own administration.
- The dinner also recognized security personnel who confronted the April attacker and featured comedic moments alongside political jabs.
We will not be intimidated. We refuse to let an act of violence have the final word.— Weijia Jiang, outgoing White House Correspondents' Association president and CBS Senior White House correspondent, said
MP calls for no-warning roadside sobriety tests : An opposition MP is calling for police to carry out roadside sobriety checks without warnings and for the ...
royalgazette.com/politics/news/article/20260713/mp-calls-for-no-warning-roadside-sobriety-tests/
Grimsby Live Jul 07
Dad who 'was drinking 24/7' now an award-winning volunteer: Craig went from drinking eight to twelve litres of cider a day and being hospitalised to working as a ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/dad-who-was-drinking-247-11048073
hindi.caravanmagazine.in Jun 29
Modi’s triumphalist rhetoric against Pakistan is strategically unhelpful. The conflict last May showed that India can impose some costs ... Show more
Fatboy Slim says he felt paralysed at prospect of DJing sober after rehab: Speaking on Desert Island Discs, the Grammy-nominated musician referred to his ...
theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/28/fatboy-slim-djing-sober-rehab-alcoholism-desert-island-discs
health.com Jun 24
The #SpiderMan actor #TomHolland has been open about his journey with alcohol since going sober in 2022.
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'I spent £1,500 a weekend on cocaine and pawned my nan's jewellery to fund my habit - until I discovered ice baths'
mylondon.news/news/real-life/i-spent-1500-weekend-cocaine-34121497
Hunter
Biden’s Version of Sobriety Is Way Better Than Donald Trump’s : Yes, the younger Biden was notorious, and Trump has never touched a drop ...
newrepublic.com/article/211754/hunter-biden-sobriety-better-trump
How Hunter Biden Is Winning Over MAGA Trolls Online: The former first son is getting surprising support from former foes.
thedailybeast.com/how-hunter-biden-is-winning-over-maga-trolls-online/
#KitHarington says he went to rehab for six weeks after the final season premiere of #GameOfThrones aired.
“I needed to get sober. I needed to get my head on straight ... Show more
In a new interview with People Magazine, rock star Billy Idol revealed some details from his past he says he's not proud of ... Show more
Alcohol Makes Your Brain Forget How to Communicate With Itself: A new study found that moderate alcohol consumption scrambles your brain, preventing it from ...
vice.com/en/article/alcohol-makes-your-brain-forget-how-to-communicate-with-itself/
Cleveland Clinic May 27
Can trading one mind-altering substance for another work for addiction recovery? That’s the theory behind the “California sober” harm-reduction approach ... Show more
Does the 'California Sober' Approach Work? | Cleveland Clinic
Does the 'California Sober' Approach Work? | Cleveland Clinic
Lola Weippert rants about alcohol culture in Germany: "People look at you strangely"
focus.de/kultur/stars/lola-weippert-wettert-ueber-alkohol-kultur-in-deutschland-wird-komisch-angeschaut_ca0525c9-9ee1-443c-8e92-ac1c3039dc2f.html
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SciTechDaily May 15
Mixing Edible Cannabis and Alcohol May Impair Driving More Than Scientists Expected
scitechdaily.com/mixing-edible-cannabis-and-alcohol-may-impair-driving-more-than-scientists-expected/
OpinionThe signals we cannot ignore | EDITORIAL: Editorial: A troubling pattern of threats and attempts against the president's life demands sober reflection.
baltimoresun.com/2026/04/26/white-house-dinner-attack/
sabcnews.com Apr 16
WATCH | EFF leader Julius Malema says: “No sober judge will ever agree that a person shoots one bullet and is then sentenced to five years.”
After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was ‘talking to the president,’ body camera shows
orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/02/tiger-woods-crash-bodycam/
Police body camera video from Justin Timberlake’s New York DWI arrest shows him struggling through field sobriety tests
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/justin-timberlake-dwi-arrest-new-bodycam-video-b2943148.html
Natasha Lyonne Shares Update on Recovery After Relapse: Two months after Natasha Lyonne revealed that she had relapsed after ten years of sobriety ...
vulture.com/article/natasha-lyonne-update-recovery-after-relapse.html
Grace Ives Was Tipped as a Top Indie-Rock Star. Then She Hit the Bottom.: Her 2022 breakthrough, “Janky Star,” won her accolades and devotees ...
nytimes.com/2026/03/17/arts/music/grace-ives-girlfriend.html
gen z is putting a snooze on booze
friday nights now look more like kombucha, mocktails and early nights than shots and hangovers.the new flex isn’t drinking more ... Show more
Britney Spears reportedly made telling changes to her staff in the weeks before her DUI arrest
pagesix.com/2026/03/06/celebrity-news/britney-spears-reportedly-made-telling-changes-to-staff-weeks-before-dui-arrest/
Key FactsBritney Spears Arrested in California Incident
Mar 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Britney Spears deleted her Instagram account as news of her arrest emerged.
- She is recognized as one of the most successful pop stars with hits like ‘Toxic’ and ‘Baby One More Time.’
- Spears was under a conservatorship for 13 years until 2021, which controlled her finances and personal life.
- In 2023, she published memoirs detailing her career and struggles during the conservatorship period.
never return to the music industry— Britney Spears; quoted in January 2024 saying she would 'never return to the music industry'.
He got sober. Now he wants to help others do the same through a new UCSD program.
sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/02/he-got-sober-now-he-wants-to-help-others-do-the-same-through-a-new-ucsd-program/
'I was a cocaine addict, sex addict, Man City groupie - but now I help others to see recovery can happen'
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/real-life/i-cocaine-addict-sex-addict-33367732
The “Sober” RFK Jr. Has Allegedly Been Smoking DMT : Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has smoked the powerful psychedelic DMT, according to a new book by Olivia Nuzzi ...
futurism.com/health-medicine/rfk-jr-dmt
Former alcoholic launches Milton Keynes' only dry disco night: A woman who battled an alcohol addiction for years is organising the city’s first ‘dry disco’ ...
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/former-alcoholic-launches-milton-keynes-only-dry-disco-night-5525534
I Need a Drink Run: After a hangover, a runner quit alcohol to train for a 30K. She stayed sober through the holidays, eased anxiety ...
runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a70347219/quitting-alcohol-during-training/
In Karachi, sober raves offer Gen Z a new kind of nightlife: KARACHI — Under neon lights at an indoor sports club in Karachi, twenty-somethings drifted between ...
asiaone.com/lifestyle/karachi-sober-raves-offer-gen-z-new-kind-nightlife
Video of RFK Jr. Telling Theo Von He 'Sniffed Cocaine Off Toilet Seats' Takes Off Online
newsweek.com/rfk-jr-theo-vonn-podcast-cocaine-toilet-seats-11516092
I Was a Sober Rave Sceptic, But Now I’m Obsessed: An alcohol reliant party gal with chronic social anxiety walks into a sober bar.
vice.com/en/article/sober-night-out-pop-up-bar-rave/
health.com Jan 27
Ahead of the release of his new memoir, Anthony Hopkins opens up about his struggle with alcohol and being sober.
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Natasha Lyonne Reveals Relapse After Years Of Sobriety: "Recovery is a lifelong process," she wrote on X. "Anyone out there struggling, remember you’re not alone ...
buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/natasha-lyonne-relapsed
More and more Germans are giving up alcohol: Fewer and fewer people in Germany are consuming alcoholic beverages. According to a survey ...
zdfheute.de/panorama/alkohol-konsum-trend-alkoholfrei-umfrage-100.html
Mark Fish finally finds peace beyond the pitch : Sober and engaged: new chapter begins for SA soccer star
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-01-24-mark-fish-finally-finds-peace-beyond-the-pitch/
No more beer and wine: Why fewer and fewer people are drinking alcohol: According to a survey, fewer and fewer people are drinking less alcohol - | especially ...
fr.de/panorama/schluss-mit-bier-und-wein-warum-immer-weniger-menschen-alkohol-trinken-zr-94136793.html
Support from doctors: Health politicians advocate for higher alcohol prices: Alcoholic beverages are cheaper in Germany than almost anywhere else in Europe ...
n-tv.de/politik/Gesundheitspolitiker-werben-fuer-hoehere-Alkoholpreise-id30225409.html
Can People Stop Being So Sanctimonious About Not Drinking?: My simple pleasure has gone from a personal choice to a moral one.
self.com/story/sanctimonious-about-not-drinking
Key FactsTrump Administration Revises Alcohol Consumption Guidelines
Jan 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- The Trump administration introduced updated dietary guidelines that replace specific alcohol limits with more ambiguous recommendations.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz described alcohol as a social facilitator that can have beneficial effects when consumed responsibly.
- Previous limits of two drinks per day for men and one for women were reconsidered due to insufficient supporting evidence.
- Experts caution that the revised guidelines may downplay alcohol-related harms and lack a defined safe consumption level.
There's probably nothing healthier than having a good time with friends in a safe way.— Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, discussing the positive social aspects of alcohol during a press conference.
WATCH | Santaco plans to roll out in-vehicle breathalysers and cameras. Drivers must test sober before and during the trip or the taxi won’t move ... Show more
Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrates 50 years of sobriety: The Oscar-winning actor, 87, says he realised he needed help after driving a car while drunk.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx232ve9989o
Key FactsAnthony Hopkins Marks Half-Century of Sobriety
Dec 31, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
- Sir Anthony Hopkins celebrated 50 years of sobriety on December 29, 2025, after a near-fatal drunk-driving episode in 1975.
- He advises those facing addiction to seek assistance and embrace life over substance dependence.
- Hopkins admitted to being difficult to work with early on due to frequent hangovers.
- He won two Academy Awards, including Best Actor in 1992 for portraying Hannibal Lecter.
I just wish you all choose life instead of the opposite.— Sir Anthony Hopkins urges anyone struggling with addiction to seek help as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety.
10 Things I Learned Rawdogging a 4-Day Rave Without Booze or Drugs: Partying stone-cold sober at Bass Coast festival—because being a hero can teach you a lot.
vice.com/en/article/10-things-i-learned-rawdogging-a-4-day-rave-without-booze-or-drugs/
Dry January: What do four weeks without alcohol do for the body?: Many organs benefit from abstaining from alcohol - | keyword "Dry January" - | especially the ...
ndr.de/ratgeber/Alkoholverzicht-Wie-schnell-erholen-sich-Leber-Herz-und-Magen,alkohol522.html
Abstaining From Alcohol For One Month Comes With These Health Benefits, Study Reveals
womenshealthmag.com/health/a69123057/sober-october-no-alcohol-benefits-study/
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison recently sat down for dinner with lifelong Browns fan Nathan Mallett in Wexford ... Show more
I wallowed in booze for four decades. Here’s what five sober years have taught me
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/03/i-wallowed-in-booze-for-four-decades-heres-what-five-sober-years-have-taught-me
How To Drink Less Alcohol Without Completely Overhauling Your Social Life: Are you one of the increasing group of sober curious people? Therapists share their ...
womenshealthmag.com/health/a69811703/how-to-drink-less-alcohol/
After driver's license revocation: Greens demand alcohol abstinence in the Salzburg state parliament
relaunch.sn.at/salzburg/politik/nach-fuehrerscheinabnahme-gruene-fordern-alkoholpause-im-salzburger-landtag-art-625220
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‘California Sober’ a Viable Strategy to Curb Alcohol Use?: Cannabis use is linked to lower alcohol cravings and reduced drinking, but researchers warn that it’s ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/california-sober-viable-strategy-curb-alcohol-use-2025a1000wwj
Why My First Thanksgiving in Prison Was The Best One I’d Had In Forever: Between being sober, getting a visit and having a surprise feast with the mean girls in ...
themarshallproject.org/2020/11/25/why-my-first-thanksgiving-in-prison-was-the-best-one-i-d-had-in-forever
Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in: The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8jnxxm70jo
Can People Stop Being So Sanctimonious About Not Drinking?: My simple pleasure has gone from a personal choice to a moral one.
self.com/story/sanctimonious-about-not-drinking
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris says drug use put a hole in her septum. Why she won't get surgery to fix it
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2025/11/13/michael-jackson039s-daughter-paris-says-drug-use-put-a-hole-in-her-septum-why-she-won039t-get-surgery-to-fix-it
Milton Keynes Paramedic urges drivers to stay sober behind wheel “no excuse is worth risking a life or a limb.”
miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/people/milton-keynes-paramedic-urges-drivers-to-stay-sober-behind-wheel-no-excuse-is-worth-risking-a-life-or-a-limb-5407012
Diddy Reportedly Caught Drinking Alcohol by Prison Officials at Fort Dix: Prisoners allegedly created a fermented drink of Fanta, sugar, and apples.
complex.com/music/a/kris-seavers/diddy-reportedly-caught-drinking-alcohol-by-prison-officials-at-fort-dix
Can People Stop Being So Sanctimonious About Not Drinking?: My simple pleasure has gone from a personal choice to a moral one.
self.com/story/sanctimonious-about-not-drinking
fightful.com Nov 12 25
Mike Santana Celebrates 1000 Days Of Sobriety: Mike Santana hit a milestone in his life, celebrating 1000 days of sobriety.
fightful.com/wrestling/mike-santana-celebrates-1000-days-of-sobriety/
Paris Jackson reveals drug use has caused a hole in her nose: 'It ruined my life'
metro.co.uk/2025/11/11/paris-jackson-reveals-drug-use-deformed-face-it-ruined-life-24673977/
A woman accused of stealing a minivan from a sober-living home in Ventura County led police on a more than 150 mile (241 kilometer) chase on Monday (November ... Show more
Woman eludes police after high-speed chase from California into Mexico: Alyssa Wilson, a resident at a sober living home, stole a minivan and was chased for ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/11/high-speed-chase-california-mexico
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Life In Prison: Enrolls In Sobriety Program, Teaches Course On Entrepreneurship
forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/11/11/sean-diddy-combs-life-in-prison-enrolls-in-sobriety-program-teaches-course-on-entrepreneurship/
