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A recent study from Penn State University on the effects of poor sleep in childhood has revealed some crucial connections on its impact to drug and alcohol use. The study utilized data from 1,514 children involved in the Future Families and Child Well Being Study from 20 cities across the United States. The study had…

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Former basketball player Mike Gminksi recently detailed his career struggles with alcoholism and his journey to Christ. Gminksi, who played four years at Duke and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year, appeared on the “UNPACKIN It’ podcast recently, where he addressed various topics, including sharing his testimony. During the interview, he shared that…

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“Spider-Man” star Tom Holland has been sober for a year and a half, and he’s explaining why he continues to skip drinking. His sobriety journey started in January 2023 when, after a December of heavy drinking, he decided to partake in a “Dry January” challenge. Holland told Jay Shetty, “I just wanted to do dry…

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For over 20 years, Johnny Whitaker has been conducting 12-step meetings at a local county jail, and the actor calls it a blessing. The 64-year-old told Fox News Digital, “Once a month, I go in to share my experience, as well as offer strength and hope. I do it through my ministry. I want to…

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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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