Robin Williams

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Robin McLaurin Williams (1951-2014), American actor and comedian, died by suicide August 11, 2014.

Robin Williams was found dead after suffering from depression.

He entered Hazelden rehab in 2014 to maintain sobriety.

Robin Williams spoke openly about his battle with booze and drugs.

Addiction punctuated his early acting career.

Read all about Robin Williams' life and career.

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Robin Williams Stand-Up Comedy on Alcohol, Marijuana, and Cocaine

Video of Robin Williams Stand-Up on Alcohol and Marijuana.

Video of Robin Williams Stand-Up Comedy Routine on Cocaine.

Robin Williams Quotes on Booze and Drugs

“After I quit drinking, I realized I am the same [jerk] I always was, I just have fewer dents in my car.”

“Do you think God gets stoned? I think so, look at the platypus.”

“If you can remember the sixties, you weren't there.”

“Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.”

"I went to rehab [for alcoholism] in wine country, just to keep my options open."

"Being a functioning alcoholic is kind of like being a paraplegic lap dancer, you can do it, just not as well as the others."

"Beer commercials usually show big men, manly men, doing manly things: 'You've just killed a small animal. It's time for a light beer.' Why not have a realistic beer commercial, with a realistic thing about beer, where someone goes, 'It's five o'clock in the morning. You've just peed on a dumpster. It's Miller time.'"

And my personal favorite: “Cocaine is God's way of saying you're making too much money.”

Birds Anonymous

Short clip from Birds Anonymous, a 1957 Merry Melodies cartoon parody of AA:

Birds Anonymous Clip.

Read more about Birds Anonymous here.

Phoenix Multisport

Based in Colorado, USA, Phoenix Multisport fosters a supportive, physically active community for individuals who are recovering from alcohol and substance abuse and those who choose to live a sober life. Through pursuits such as climbing, hiking, running, strength training, yoga, road/mountain biking, socials and other activities, we seek to help our members develop and maintain the emotional strength they need to stay sober.

PhoenixMultisport.org

Helping Others Live Sober

The Helping Others Research Project provides scientific information, education, and personal experiences on the role of service in addiction recovery. If you are in recovery, you'll find resources that support living clean. If you are a professional, you'll find empirical research into the link between helping others and positive effects on the helper.

HelpingOthersLiveSober.org

Justin Bieber

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Justin Drew Bieber (1994-) is a Canadian pop singer, musician, and performer.

Does Justin Bieber need an intervention?

Pilot asks Bieber to stop smoking pot during flight.

Timeline of unfortunate moments.

Read more about Justin Bieber.

Visit Justin Bieber official Website.

American Addict

American Addict (2012) is a documentary directed by Sasha Knezev about the problem of widespread pharmaceutical pill addiction in America. "America represents 5% of the world’s population but consumes 50% of the world’s prescription pills and over 80% of the world’s prescription narcotics," and the film focuses on the causes for that prevalence. AmericanAddictTheMovie.com



American Addict Trailer.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014), American actor, died of heroin overdose on February 2, 2014.

For Some in AA and other addiction recovery groups, the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman hits home.

Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his NY apartment.

Actor received treatment for drug abuse in 2013.

Talked candidly about addiction and recovery in 2006 interview.

Read more about Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Owning Mahowny

Owning Mahowny (2003) film based on true story about a gambling addict and addiction, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, directed by Richard Kwietniowski.  Read more about Owning Mahowny.

Owning Mahowny Trailer.