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The (Tony) Law of Sobriety

Let’s take a quick look at Tony Law’s career as a successful comedian, how he got there, and his now-sober life.

Using Addiction Treatment for Economic Recovery

Dickenson County, Virginia, is tethering economic recovery to substance abuse recovery, reversing the cycle of addiction.

How Many Therapists Does It Take to Change a Light Bulb?

Addiction and humor still go together, and while some performers proudly discuss their 12-step programs, others manage to handle addiction avoidance on their own.

Maron As Family Influence Case Study

Some people are volunteer case studies, none more so than comedy pros who occasionally spill far more than a listener wants to know about some of their health problems, including the mental and emotional ones.

Spiral Out, Hit the Wall      

Whenever you self-medicate with, even if it’s exercise or food, when you stop it, then the dam breaks and everything that you’ve been keeping at bay emotionally comes right up. And then you’ve gotta decide what to do with it.

Sober Comedians, Intoxicating Humor

Discovering the delightful world of sober comedy, and in particular, the work of sober comedians.