April 30: National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day
Tomorrow, April 30, will mark the seventh annual “National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day.” The initiative is being hosted by New York City as part of National Poetry Month (April). The idea of the holiday is to spread the enthusiasms about poetry by carrying a poem in your pocket. Any poem counts, so carry [...]
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April 30: National Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day
Pt.4 Addiction Testimonials: The Culmination
Hey all, Ernesto here with the weekly installment of my Addiction Testimonials. If you’re interested in reading the previous few parts click on the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2, and Addiction Testimonials 3 . Otherwise, without further ado, I present the fourth segment. Until next week…Enjoy…E
Pt.4 Addiction Testimonials: The [...]
2009 Road Recovery Benefit Concert
On May 1st, the non-profit organization, Road Recovery, will be presenting an event at the Nokia Theatre (Time Square) that will include performances by: Iggy Pop, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), and many more. The show will be hosted by Matt Pinfield and will [...]
Richie Supa Ties for 2009 Prism Award
Last night (April 23), the winners of the 2009 Prism Awards were officially announced at 13th annual ceremony, which was presented by The Entertainment Industry Council and took place at the Beverly Hill Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Winners included Anne Hathaway for her performance in “Rachel Getting Married,” Benjamin Bratt for his role [...]
Recovering Addict Finds Consolation in Folk Music
Folk singer and songwriter, Mary Gauthier, admittedly struggled with addiction for years, and in a recent interview with canoe.ca, said thanks to her recovery process, she was able to pursue her real love in life, “Folk Music.” Mary Gauthier was born an orphan in New Orleans, went through adoption homes, and by 15 had spent [...]
Pt.3 Addiction Testimonial: The Functions of Dysfunctionality: Confusion, Violence, Laughter?
Hey all, Ernesto here with the third installment of Addiction Testimonials. If you’re interested in reading the previous two parts click on the following links: Addiction Testimonials 1, Addiction Testimonials 2. Otherwise, without further ado, I present the third segment. Until next week…Enjoy…E
Pt.3 Addiction Testimonial:
The Functions of Dysfunctionality: Confusion, Violence, Laughter?
I remember when [...]
Recovery Art: The Duality of Addiction
Recovery Art: The Duality of Addiction
Hey all, Ernesto here. Recovery Arts is proud to announce our first “Recovery Art” contribution. The submission was sent by Adrien of Arizona, who has less than a year in recovery. Thanks a lot for sharing your Recovery Art, Adrien. Hopefully this piece of art [...]
100 AA Slogans for National Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. It was formed by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) to raise Alcoholism awareness, as well as prevention and recovery education. Here at Recovery Arts (recoveryarts.com), we would like to share 100 AA Slogans as part of National Alcohol Awareness Month, in order to show support to AA [...]
DJ AM to Appear on MTV Rehabbing Reality Show, “Gone Too Far”
Although the reports have mentioned that the information is tentative, several sources are reporting that DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) will be starring in an addiction-intervention, reality TV show that is to appear on MTV. So far, the sources are saying that the title of the to be series will be “Gone Too Far,” but [...]
MusiCares Benefit Pays Tribute to Anthony Kiedis
On Friday, May 8, Club Nokia in Los Angeles will be hosting the 5th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, which will be honoring Red Hot Chili Peppers’ lead singer, Anthony Kiedis, with the prestigious Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for aiding fellow recovering addicts in their recovery process. In the past, Anthony Kiedis fought [...]
