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 Minnesota, USA
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Andrew Zimmern credits Minnesota community with helping him overcome addiction mprnews.org/story/2026/10/23…

Andrew Zimmern credits Minnesota community with helping him overcome addiction

Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern reflects on 35 years of sobriety, sharing how his struggles with addiction formed his belief in the power of empathy, human connection and being present for others.

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Substance use disorder recovery, remission linked with genetic, psychosocial factors. news.illinois.edu/substance-…

Substance use disorder recovery, remission linked with genetic, psychosocial factors

New research links data on genetic risks with those on support resources to assess individuals' probability of recovery and remission from substance use disorders

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As addicts, we are continually confronted with triggers, whether to take a drink, look at porn or put others’ needs ahead of our own, and each trigger requires us to make a choice. That is why I see learning to say no as the heart of recovery. thephoenixspirit.com/2026/10…

Learning to Say No: A Key to Recovery

Keys are an important part of our lives. They let us move safely through our days, and there are few things worse than being locked out or unable to open the door to our own

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The Phoenix Spirit is proud to announce the upcoming release of Passage: Reflections on Life’s Pace and Patterns, a debut essay collection by longtime contributor Mary Lou Logsdon. Set to launch on October 6, 2026. thephoenixspirit.com/2026/10…
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Minnesota’s AG is suing Refocus Recovery and founder Daniel Larson, alleging Refocus was a “sham” nonprofit created to funnel Medicaid money to his for-profit company Kyros. Nearly 3 years ago, our investigation first exposed the money flow. kare11.com/article/news/inve…

INVESTIGATES: Minnesota AG sues Refocus Recovery, alleges ‘sham’ nonprofit funneled Medicaid money...

The lawsuit follows a KARE 11 investigation that exposed how Medicaid dollars flowed from nonprofit Refocus Recovery to founder Daniel Larson’s for-profit company.

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I deliberately bet like a problem gambler. DraftKings made me a VIP. @propublica propublica.org/article/draft…

I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

Amid growing public health concerns, operators like DraftKings have touted “responsible gaming” tools and prompts. But as I went off the deep end, I found they were no match for the incentives and...

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Allowing ourselves to be inconvenienced and fully responsible for our own demons for the greater good of a partner is the core of love. thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09… #Love

The Greatest Challenges to Lasting Love

Pearl Buck, a famous author, once said, “The love between a man and a woman is not just precious, it is life itself.” Certainly, much the same could be said about all loving partnerships. The

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Our conference is almost here! Learn, network and gain clinical skills to bring back to your practice – all while earning 6.5 CEUs. CEUs are available from multiple #Minnesota professional licensing boards. Don’t miss out: bit.ly/46x2OfB   #MNAPG
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We are mindful that addiction affects all walks of life and all families … great parents can still have kids that struggle … for us, it was learning that our son is not bad, he’s ill, he’s unwell … this isn’t a moral failing. thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09…

Finding Support for Families

Area nonprofit helps families affected by substance abuse Pam Lanhart knows the struggles that families of addicts and alcoholics endure. That’s because she lived it with one of her sons, Jake,...

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It spoke to me of strength, patience, courage, and wisdom at a time when I was struggling with the fabric of life itself. #serenityprayer thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09…

From Serenity to Recovery: Origins of The Serenity Prayer

“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” The Serenity Prayer The above prayer is familiar to almost

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The Phoenix Spirit columnist, Seth Perry, speaks to MPR about @recoverymonth mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/…

Scandia congregation observes National Recovery Month with outreach, training

Lutheran pastor Seth Perry has opened up about his own mental health struggles to reduce stigma in his community. He launched a podcast about mental health and recovery and his congregation created a...

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Eating real food is a tangible, daily habit to help your brain and body heal. It is simple, sustainable, and life changing. thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09…

Easing Anxiety and Low Mood Through What You Eat

What if the anxiety and low mood you feel starts on your plate? Food is not the whole story, of course. But as dietitians and licensed nutritionists, we often see balanced, steadier eating results in

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Ask the Expert: Shannon Solomon of Solomon Sanctuary on Equine-assisted Therapy thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09…

Ask the Expert: Shannon Solomon of Solomon Sanctuary

Please tell us a bit about yourself, and what led you to specialize in equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP)?  During my preteen/ teen years of my life I was like many searching for who I was, what I

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What Medicaid changes could mean for the SUD community @MinnesotaDHS thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09…

What Medicaid Changes Could Mean for the SUD Community

Keeping health care coverage is critical for people in recovery — and those seeking it During Recovery Month in September, we often reflect on the people and systems that help keep us healthy. That...

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“Those in power write the history, while those who suffer write the songs.” thephoenixspirit.com/2026/09…

Gaelic Wisdom

“To be Irish is to know that in the end the world will break your heart.” ― Daniel Patrick Moynihan I just returned from two weeks in Ireland—The Emerald Isle, the Land of Saints and Scholars,

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Minnesota closed three addiction centers, leaving dwindling treatment choices

While one center will reopen, employees still worry the closures of CARE centers will leave fewer options for Minnesotans with severe addiction and mental illness.

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Social phobias are like overactive smoke detectors—they warn us when we really don’t need warning. thephoenixspirit.com/2026/08…

When You’re Too Scared to Socialize

Hey, I’m just a regular guy. Well, almost. Sure, everybody sees me as this nice guy—which I am—but what they don’t see is that I’m scared to death of socializing. It’s a dirty little secret

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Polar the golden retriever reports for duty at Minnesota sober house for veterans with PTSD

Organizers say station dogs at the Bravo Zulu House in rural Winnebago could help veterans in their recovery from addiction.

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Fewer American adults gambling: Down 19% from 2016. washingtonpost.com/business/…

Fewer American adults say they’re gambling

In a new survey, 45 percent of adults said they participated in at least one form of gambling in the past year, down from 64 percent in 2016.

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Honor loved ones lost to overdose: Twin Cities Recovery Project - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder spokesman-recorder.com/2026/…

Honor loved ones lost to overdose: Twin Cities Recovery Project

Twin Cities Recovery Project hosts Black Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 to support grieving families and fight addiction stigma.

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