Sentences with phrase «battle with addiction»

Those who struggle with sexual addiction often become isolated, especially in their battle with addiction.
Considering the salacious, well - documented details of her battle with addiction, Amy could have gone wrong on so many levels.
One of the original Teen Moms, Valerie Fairman, died of a suspected drug overdose following a battle with addiction.
at the age of 35 after a life long battle with addiction that began at a VERY early age.
Cryptocurrency Billionaire, 53, Dies in Drug Rehab in Mexico After Battle With Addiction, by Alana Abramson
Delilah Saunders became an outspoken advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women after her 26 - year - old sister's death, something that hit her hard, say family members, who describe it as a factor in her battle with addictions.

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A talented African - American man who has led our singing on Thursdays battled through several seasons of recovery and relapse with his chemical addictions, and is now married and a new father.
Tony Adams famously battled with alcohol addiction during his football career but now works to support those going through the same struggles.
He has spoken in the past about his battle with alcohol and drug addiction and his publicist said he was «battling severe depression».
It was last summer that beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams committed suicide after a decades - long battle with depression and addiction, and this weekend, his 26 - year - old daughter Zelda spoke out about her own struggle.
It was last summer that beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams committed suicide after a decades - long battle with depression and addiction, and this weekend, his 26 - year - old daughter Zelda spoke out...
The sharp - spoken former executive has offered voters glimpses of her personal life, including her battle with breast cancer in 2009 and her stepdaughter's tragic death after struggling with drug addiction.
Narratives range from humorous to heart - wrenching: a teen is smitten by an older boy, a son battles drug addiction, a parent steals the unthinkable, a daughter and her family navigate thunderstorms, a mother redefines «home» for her autistic son — plus compelling essays on parenting teens with chronic illness or anxiety disorders or that inevitable phase of parenting which requires letting go of your teenager.
The de Blasio administration's recent recreation of 1986 World Series victory celebration for former Met Dwight «Doc» Gooden, whose battles with drug addiction caused him to miss the original festivities, was guided by the influential lobbying firm of James F. Capalino, whose name has been linked to several corruption probes.
The «You Don't Have to be Alone» campaign focuses on the misconception that people who are struggling with addiction and their families are battling it alone, when in reality, support from peers, family members, care professionals, and others, is all around them.
Many of the people we work with face homelessness, have suffered abuse, have experienced trauma in childhood, are battling addictions or struggling with mental health problems.
Israel's son, Michael, died following a battle with drug addiction.
Caren Schwartz watched her 24 - year - old son Reed battle with an opioid addiction.
Huber offers insight on not only the number of people battling drug addiction and the amount of money that is involved with fueling addiction, but also what can be done to ensure proper treatment is available to addicts, as well as what needs to be done to help reduce the addiction numbers in Chautauqua County.
Many people have personal experiences with the devastation of addiction — including Perlstein himself: Twelve years ago, his mother died after a long battle with mental illness and addiction.
«The evidence is clear that the passion of romantic love is a goal - oriented motivation state, not a specific emotion,» Fisher tells WebMD, adding that the results showed that romantic rejection is a form of addiction, and those coping with these hurtful feelings are fighting uphill battle against a strong survival system.
If you are struggling with addiction and know you are at a place that you want to move forward and want to «get better», you probably already know that it's one tough uphill battle.
«I admire Shannon because she's battled her own demons — overcoming depression, drug addiction, and an eating disorder — and has emerged with an enthusiasm for life, a belief in herself, and a passion for helping others identify and pursue what they truly want.»
E-RYT 200, Certified Therapeutic & Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Level I Reiki Master Facing liver failure, diabetes, and death, yoga, meditation and nutrition are the practices Cyndi used to save her life after a 12 - year battle with severe depression, anxiety, addiction and a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.
E-RYT 200, YACEP, Certified Therapeutic & Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Level II Reiki Master Facing liver failure, diabetes, and death, yoga, meditation and nutrition are the practices Cyndi used to save her life after a 12 - year battle with severe depression, anxiety, addiction and a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Growing up, my father and sister battled with food addiction.
I think that is why I've done so well with the social support and being in a Mastermind group for my addiction too... as soon as you connect with someone else who understands, REALLY gets your battle, it seems to be so much easier.
When you see somebody you love struggling with addiction, it's hard not to take it personally, but you have to understand that the battle he is fighting is within himself.
With society's increasing acknowledgement of addiction comes great opportunities for those battling theirs to locate professional help and support.
Theatrical and confrontational, New Zealand's bad boys of rock, Head Like a Hole reform with belligerence, vulnerability and shamelessness, amidst their ongoing battles of past addictions and sabotaged dreams, in their continuing quest for glory and relevance.
Molested as a child by his local priest, he has battled with psychological and addiction issues his whole adult life.
Director James Ponsoldt follows up his under seen 2006 debut Off the Black with Smashed, an excellent, albeit hard sell drama about one woman's decision to battle her alcohol addiction.
Co-written by estimable Frownland director Ronald Bronstein, it's inspired by the experiences of street kid Arielle Holmes, who plays a fictional version of herself alongside actor Caleb Landry Jones in what's described as «a tumultuous drama about a New York City couple battling addiction in the midst of a love affair»... And finally, the prize for oddest remake of the week: French thriller specialist Jean - François Richet is changing gear rather alarmingly with his, er, «reboot» is the word I'm looking for, of Claude Berri's 1977 comedy Un moment d'égarement, in which two fathers take their sexy adolescent daughters on vacation — and one of them is seduced by the other's jeune fille.
Whitney Houston had one of the best singing voices of all time, but she also struggled with addiction and other personal battles.
Josh Hartnett plays the former hockey player in question who, as the story begins, is not only battling with drug addiction, but also facing a possible jail sentence for reckless driving.
In the film based on Amy Koppelman's 2008 novel, the Emmy - winning actress plays an upper - middle - class mother and wife who is destroying herself and her family in a losing battle with mental illness and addiction.
The disappointments begin with Stephen Colbert's appearance as a sportscaster waging a wildly unsuccessful battle against his addictions to sex and peyote.
It helps, however, that Fisher confronted even the most harrowing episodes of her lifelong addiction with a sly, battle - ready smirk and a tart tongue, which always ensured that she — and she alone — would get the last word.
SYNOPSIS: Documentary charting Amy Winehouse's music and battle with drug and alcohol addiction.
From SIFF: «Joaquin Phoenix gives a transformative performance in Gus Van Sant's sensitive and caustically funny portrait of Portland cartoonist John Callahan who, after a car accident leaves him disabled, uses his sardonic humor and brutal honesty to battle with a lifetime of addiction.
The film shows his battle with heroin addiction, his tendency for womanizing, and his pride, although that last one is understandable and makes him as smooth a businessman as a pianist.
It is a snapshot of those who must struggle with the lives they lead, battling drug addiction, fatherless homes, or mental illness.
«Anyone who has ever loved an animal, battled depression, or struggled with an addiction of any kind will not be able to put down Pound for Pound... brave account of the healing power of shelter dogs is not only a page - turner, but a true inspiration..»
Strangely enough, even with the steep challenge and sometimes cheap AI, Bound by Flame's combat is easily its best attribute, and the challenge of succeeding in each battle becomes a masochistic addiction that goes against everything your emotions are telling you.
In Manchester she had lost another battle against her ongoing drug addiction and sought solace on the holiday island and a close relationship with Ari, the child she had given up at birth.
If somebody has an unwell family member with a prolonged battle against a serious illness, or if they themselves have an addiction to a Class A drug or a serious drink problem then that will span longer than the course of one exam sitting.
Job Objective: To work as a substance abuse counselor in a rehabilitation center and treat patients battling with drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other substance addiction.
With society's increasing acknowledgement of addiction comes great opportunities for those battling theirs to locate professional help and support.
«I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addictions Counselor with 17 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families battling with the disease of addiction and mental health disorders.
Some teenagers with ADD and ODD also battle with drug or alcohol addiction.
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