🆒✌️Sober Scoop Thursday: Lucy Hale's Sobriety Triumph, Joe's Inspiring Transition, Billings' Recovery Spotlight, East Tennessee Couple's Inspiring Journey, and Fueling Drug Epidemic Battle

Good Morning! We're the DailyFix, your trusty news buddy, here to guide you through the wild ups and downs of the recovery roller coaster. 🎢🗞️

Here’s what's in store for you today:

• 📰 Lucy Hale's Spirited Sobriety: From 'Textbook Binge Drinker' to One Year Sober Superstar

• 📰 From Hollywood Highs to Clarity Shores: Joe Manganiello's Inspiring Journey

• 📰 Resilient Journey of Drug Recovery Takes Center Stage Against Drugs & Violence in Billings

• 📰 East Tennessee Couple's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Redemption Inspires Thousands

• 📰 Multi-Million Dollar INSPIRE Grants Fuel Hope and Recovery in Battle Against Drug Epidemic

🎯Lucy Hale's Spirited Sobriety: From 'Textbook Binge Drinker' to One Year Sober Superstar

Lucy Hale, the actress from "Pretty Little Liars," spilled the beans on her journey to sobriety in a podcast. She confessed to being what she called a "textbook binge drinker." Translation: She used to guzzle down alcohol like it was water from the fountain of youth!

Believe it or not, her boozy adventure started when she was only 14! Imagine that, sipping on a juice box one day and chugging down drinks the next. Lucy thought she was the real deal when she was tipsy. It made her believe the "true" Lucy came out when she was sipping cocktails. But here's the twist – it wasn't all fun and games. Nope, she'd often go into blackout mode and wake up with zero memory of what happened the night before. Yikes, right?

She even tried to be a "moderate" drinker, but her brain screamed for more like a kid in a candy store. Eventually, Lucy realized she deserved more from life than these wild drinking sprees. So, she made the big decision to get sober in January 2022, and guess what? She celebrated one year of sobriety in 2023!

So, kudos to Lucy for ditching the booze and showing us that sometimes, the best version of yourself doesn't need a cocktail umbrella to shine! 🍹✨

Read the full article here: Click this link

🎯From Hollywood Highs to Clarity Shores: Joe Manganiello's Inspiring Journey

Hey there, folks! Let me tell you about Joe Manganiello, the Hollywood star with a story as wild as a rollercoaster! Back in 2015, Joe spilled the beans to Haute Living about his epic battle with addiction when he was just a young whippersnapper. He fought that pesky addiction dragon and managed to come out on the other side like a knight in shining armor. But guess what? It's an ongoing battle, like a never-ending game of hide-and-seek with addiction.

In 2018, Joe was given a super special award called the Spirit of Sobriety. Imagine that! He compared his journey to crashing onto the shores of sobriety. It was like he was a shipwreck survivor. And guess what else? Joe used to think alcoholics were only those super old, toothless dudes hiding in dark basements. He never thought it could happen to him! That kinda thinking kept him from getting help when he really needed it.

So, what's the moral of Joe's story? Well, even big-time actors like him can face tough battles, but with determination, they can sail their ship to the shores of sobriety! 🚢🌊🌟

Read the full article here: Click this link

🎯Resilient Journey of Drug Recovery Takes Center Stage Against Drugs & Violence in Billings

Guess what? There's a big march happening in Billings, and it's all about saying "No" to drugs and violence. But wait, it's not just any march. It's the 24th Annual March Against Drugs & Violence, and it's got a superstar speaker named Misty Mitchell.

Misty, aka the "sauce boss" (because she's a whiz in the kitchen), is stepping up to the mic to share her wild journey of battling drug addiction. You see, she's been through some real tough times, even landing in Passages – not once, but twice!

Now, Misty's helping cook up meals for 400 inmates, some of whom are wrestling with the same demons she faced. Talk about turning your life around!

And guess what? She's got a shirt with her brother and son's pictures on it. Sadly, they both lost their lives to drugs. But Misty's using their memory to inspire change.

The march was started by a guy named Mike Yakawich, who believes it's making a difference. Drug problems in Billings have been going down since this march began.

So, when you hear Misty's story at the march, remember, there's always hope, even in the sauciest of situations!

Read the full article here: Click this link

🎯East Tennessee Couple's Inspiring Journey from Addiction to Redemption Inspires Thousands

Meet Ashley and Raymond, a remarkable East Tennessee couple who have turned their lives around and are inspiring thousands with their journey from addiction to recovery. Ashley battled with alcohol addiction from a young age, which eventually led her to even stronger drugs. She found her way to recovery through the Campbell County Recovery Court and halfway housing.

One day, while scrolling through TikTok, Ashley stumbled upon a familiar face, Raymond. His TikTok was all about recovery and his son. Raymond, too, was a recovering addict who had struggled with opioids since he was just 14. He made a promise to himself in prison that he was done with drugs and was determined to turn his life around.

Their paths crossed at a Narcotics Anonymous group, leading to a fateful meeting. They both fought hard to reunite with their children, and today, they are working tirelessly to rebuild their family.

With humor and hope, this family of six shares their story online, spreading the message that anyone can change and recover, no matter where they come from or what they've been through. They are living proof that love, determination, and support can lead to redemption and freedom.

Read the full article here: Click this link

🎯 Multi-Million Dollar INSPIRE Grants Fuel Hope and Recovery in Battle Against
Drug Epidemic

So, guess what? There's some good news in the fight against the drug epidemic, and it's got a bit of a southern twang to it! The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) just handed out a bunch of money, like $14 million, to help tackle the drug problem in 11 states. That's a whole lot of cash!

This initiative called INSPIRE is all about helping folks who are struggling with substance abuse. It's not just about saying "no" to drugs; it's about giving people a second chance, and boy, do they need it!

In Kentucky, they gave over $1.5 million to five organizations, and one of them is Thrive Community Coalition. These guys are all about helping folks get back on their feet after battling addiction. They're like the cheerleaders of life, helping people set goals, find jobs, and manage their budgets. And they're not stopping there; they're also educating local businesses about giving people a second shot.

Governor Andy Beshear is also in the mix, making sure that the money goes to the right places, like law enforcement, treatment, and recovery. It's all about giving people a chance to turn their lives around.

So, in the heart of Appalachia, they're saying, "We're not just surviving; we're thriving!" And with these grants, they're giving folks hope and a pathway to a better future. Go, team! 🌟👏

Read the full article here: Click this link