Journalists Recovery Network
@journalistsrn.bsky.social
A community of journalists in recovery from alcohol and/or substances designed to support and educate others.
journalistsrecoverynetwork@gmail.com. https://t.co/Eqkc25Oh5K
journalistsrecoverynetwork@gmail.com. https://t.co/Eqkc25Oh5K
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We're new here - the Journalists Recovery Network is a recently founded group looking to create a virtual community aimed at helping journalists struggling with substance abuse to find access to peer-to-peer support. Please join us as we build a safe space that is more important now than ever.
So proud of this great piece by our friend and advisory board member @lucas-matt-marsh.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
I used to self-medicate with alcohol. Photography helped me find a way through
The positive reinforcement I got from the photos I took of my friends I made along my travels was the first I’d received without alcohol in a very long time,
www.thestar.com
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So proud of this great piece by our friend and advisory board member @lucas-matt-marsh.bsky.social: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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The @journalistsrn.bsky.social now has a Slack channel! In here, other journos in recovery share:
⭐ Personal/professional victories
⭐ Information about upcoming events
⭐ Informal support for our peers
Email us at journalistsrecoverynetwork@gmail.com to request to join!
⭐ Personal/professional victories
⭐ Information about upcoming events
⭐ Informal support for our peers
Email us at journalistsrecoverynetwork@gmail.com to request to join!
June 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The @journalistsrn.bsky.social now has a Slack channel! In here, other journos in recovery share:
⭐ Personal/professional victories
⭐ Information about upcoming events
⭐ Informal support for our peers
Email us at journalistsrecoverynetwork@gmail.com to request to join!
⭐ Personal/professional victories
⭐ Information about upcoming events
⭐ Informal support for our peers
Email us at journalistsrecoverynetwork@gmail.com to request to join!
The danger is real—seek help if you need it. We're here for journalists who need resources or another person in the field to talk to. www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...
Alcohol-related liver disease deaths double in two decades
The increase lasted beyond the acute phase of the pandemic, suggesting lasting changes in alcohol consumption.
www.axios.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The danger is real—seek help if you need it. We're here for journalists who need resources or another person in the field to talk to. www.axios.com/2025/06/12/a...
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A message to the class of 2025, from Lucas-Matthew Marsh, advisory committee member at @journalistsrn.bsky.social:
"Don’t worry if things don’t pan out for you right away. Focus on the small, daily actions you can take to stay busy and exercising your agency."
"Don’t worry if things don’t pan out for you right away. Focus on the small, daily actions you can take to stay busy and exercising your agency."
A message to the graduating class of 2025 - Journalism Institute
The best advice I got this past year came from a journalist who told me: Careers have ups, downs, and last a lifetime.
www.pressclubinstitute.org
May 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A message to the class of 2025, from Lucas-Matthew Marsh, advisory committee member at @journalistsrn.bsky.social:
"Don’t worry if things don’t pan out for you right away. Focus on the small, daily actions you can take to stay busy and exercising your agency."
"Don’t worry if things don’t pan out for you right away. Focus on the small, daily actions you can take to stay busy and exercising your agency."
A look at the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to mental health and addiction programs from @kffhealthnews.org. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Moms in Crisis, Jobs Lost: The Human Cost of Trump’s Addiction Funding Cuts - KFF Health News
In many cases, the money flowed to addiction recovery programs that help rebuild lives by driving people to medical appointments and court hearings, crafting résumés and training them for new jobs, fi...
kffhealthnews.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A look at the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to mental health and addiction programs from @kffhealthnews.org. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Today, the @journalistsrn.bsky.social turns 1. It's an exciting milestone, as I never could have anticipated how much I would learn, & the impact we would have in a short year.
We've grown and aspire to continue that growth. But I am thankful for all the support thus far. 🧵
We've grown and aspire to continue that growth. But I am thankful for all the support thus far. 🧵
April 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Today, the @journalistsrn.bsky.social turns 1. It's an exciting milestone, as I never could have anticipated how much I would learn, & the impact we would have in a short year.
We've grown and aspire to continue that growth. But I am thankful for all the support thus far. 🧵
We've grown and aspire to continue that growth. But I am thankful for all the support thus far. 🧵
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ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 📅
Join the @journalistsrn.bsky.social to celebrate our 1-year birthday & get to know us in our first virtual event.
⭐ The event will be an informal conversation to get to know our advisors.
⭐ The event is ANONYMOUS, and open to any journalist in recovery.
Join the @journalistsrn.bsky.social to celebrate our 1-year birthday & get to know us in our first virtual event.
⭐ The event will be an informal conversation to get to know our advisors.
⭐ The event is ANONYMOUS, and open to any journalist in recovery.
April 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 📅
Join the @journalistsrn.bsky.social to celebrate our 1-year birthday & get to know us in our first virtual event.
⭐ The event will be an informal conversation to get to know our advisors.
⭐ The event is ANONYMOUS, and open to any journalist in recovery.
Join the @journalistsrn.bsky.social to celebrate our 1-year birthday & get to know us in our first virtual event.
⭐ The event will be an informal conversation to get to know our advisors.
⭐ The event is ANONYMOUS, and open to any journalist in recovery.
JRN is celebrating its first birthday with its first-ever community discussion on April 30—an opportunity for people interested in our mission to give us feedback on the services and support they'd like us to provide. Info is below and we look forward to a rewarding discussion.
April 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
JRN is celebrating its first birthday with its first-ever community discussion on April 30—an opportunity for people interested in our mission to give us feedback on the services and support they'd like us to provide. Info is below and we look forward to a rewarding discussion.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness of alcohol use & misuse.
Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: www.samhsa.gov/substance-us...
Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: www.samhsa.gov/substance-us...
Alcohol Use Disorder - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Help
We know that drinking too much can harm your health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that if adults (age 21 and older) choose to drink alcohol, drinking less is better for health than ...
www.samhsa.gov
April 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
April is Alcohol Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness of alcohol use & misuse.
Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: www.samhsa.gov/substance-us...
Find helpful resources on alcohol use & misuse prevention, treatment & recovery support services that you & your community can use to support those who may be struggling: www.samhsa.gov/substance-us...
Our very own advisory committee member Megan Luther was featured on Angela Kennecke's Grieving Out Loud podcast discussing her journey with sobriety in the industry. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Our very own advisory committee member Megan Luther was featured on Angela Kennecke's Grieving Out Loud podcast discussing her journey with sobriety in the industry. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
Could Ozempic be a treatment for alcohol abuse disorder? HT @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
New treatments are needed for alcohol addiction. Are drugs like Ozempic the answer?
There's growing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs, which include semaglutide, may be useful for treating alcohol use disorder.
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Could Ozempic be a treatment for alcohol abuse disorder? HT @nbcnews.com: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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It took me 15 years to find the courage to write this.
themiddlestages.com/2025/01/30/d...
themiddlestages.com/2025/01/30/d...
Dry January: Don’t Confuse It with Sobriety
If you can put down the bottle on your own, I applaud you. But if you want to quit drinking and can’t, ask for help.
themiddlestages.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It took me 15 years to find the courage to write this.
themiddlestages.com/2025/01/30/d...
themiddlestages.com/2025/01/30/d...
Join the Reporting on Addiction team and experts to learn about covering Dry January. Dry January presents an opportunity to inform your audience about alcohol in a way that increases awareness of risky drinking, alcohol use disorder, and addiction treatment. Register: bit.ly/dry-jan-webinar
January 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Join the Reporting on Addiction team and experts to learn about covering Dry January. Dry January presents an opportunity to inform your audience about alcohol in a way that increases awareness of risky drinking, alcohol use disorder, and addiction treatment. Register: bit.ly/dry-jan-webinar
An interesting read from @oregonian.com: www.oregonlive.com/wine/2025/01...
Personal injury powerhouse Parker Waichman goes after alcohol industry over cancer
Possible class-action suit is motivated by Surgeon General’s cancer advisory.
www.oregonlive.com
January 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
An interesting read from @oregonian.com: www.oregonlive.com/wine/2025/01...
Sharing this thoughtful piece by @nytimes.com columnist @charlesmblow.bsky.social on the harmful stereotypes about non-drinkers. "I don’t think everyone realizes what an othering experience it is to be treated like a freak because you have made a healthy choice." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/o...
Opinion | I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.
Yes, you can become sober and remain social.
www.nytimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Sharing this thoughtful piece by @nytimes.com columnist @charlesmblow.bsky.social on the harmful stereotypes about non-drinkers. "I don’t think everyone realizes what an othering experience it is to be treated like a freak because you have made a healthy choice." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/o...
Drink less and prosper - a @nytwirecutter.bsky.social guide to the growing non-alcoholic beverage options and general tips on dialing back alcohol consumption. #sobersky #recovery www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
The Wirecutter Show Episode 21: Drink Less and Prosper
It’s Dry January—but non-alcoholic cocktails needn’t be sad. We’re discussing the health risks of alcohol and how to build out a delicious buzz-free bar cart.
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Drink less and prosper - a @nytwirecutter.bsky.social guide to the growing non-alcoholic beverage options and general tips on dialing back alcohol consumption. #sobersky #recovery www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
As breezy stories about #dryjanuary start rolling in, some straight talk from @nytimes.com: "Health authorities all over the world have been encouraging people to drink less, quit drinking altogether or aim for two to three alcohol-free days each week." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/h...
Evidence Against Drinking Has Grown. Will Federal Advice Change?
Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
As breezy stories about #dryjanuary start rolling in, some straight talk from @nytimes.com: "Health authorities all over the world have been encouraging people to drink less, quit drinking altogether or aim for two to three alcohol-free days each week." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/h...
#Addiction can have deadly consequences—we're here to help. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/h...
Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds
Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:10 PM
#Addiction can have deadly consequences—we're here to help. www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/h...
We are here to help.
December 5, 2024 at 3:29 PM
We are here to help.
"There is hope. There is recovery. There is relief." An essay from @bryanwesttv.bsky.social about his journey to sobriety. www.bryanwesttv.com/my-story #sobersky #recovery
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December 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM
"There is hope. There is recovery. There is relief." An essay from @bryanwesttv.bsky.social about his journey to sobriety. www.bryanwesttv.com/my-story #sobersky #recovery
Sharing this moving and thoughtful essay from @adrianpbryant.bsky.social. And huge congrats on 1000 days!
My milestones always feel weird. This one is probably the weirdest so far: I've been exploring faith only very recently, long after I quit drinking; but now, I can only think of those two things together.
I wrote some thoughts about that.
adrianpaulbryant.com/2024/11/18/o...
I wrote some thoughts about that.
adrianpaulbryant.com/2024/11/18/o...
November 25, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Sharing this moving and thoughtful essay from @adrianpbryant.bsky.social. And huge congrats on 1000 days!
As we all look for ways to build community in the wake of the election, one easy thing you can do is thank a journalist, whose work has never been more difficult. JRN aims to support the people who do this vital work but who may be struggling with substance misuse. #journalism #sobersky #recovery
November 20, 2024 at 9:15 PM
As we all look for ways to build community in the wake of the election, one easy thing you can do is thank a journalist, whose work has never been more difficult. JRN aims to support the people who do this vital work but who may be struggling with substance misuse. #journalism #sobersky #recovery
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Today’s #sober inspo: @jamieleecurtis.bsky.social. A Hollywood mainstay, Jamie Lee Curtis has been sober 25 years, calling it her “single greatest accomplishment.” She says she still takes things one day at a time, and that #recovery gives her “calm, serenity, and purpose.” Thanks, Jamie Lee. 🎥❤️🩹
November 19, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Today’s #sober inspo: @jamieleecurtis.bsky.social. A Hollywood mainstay, Jamie Lee Curtis has been sober 25 years, calling it her “single greatest accomplishment.” She says she still takes things one day at a time, and that #recovery gives her “calm, serenity, and purpose.” Thanks, Jamie Lee. 🎥❤️🩹
For journalists who may be struggling with substance misuse during this incredibly stressful time, we offer a wealth of information as well as volunteers you can reach out to. You're not alone. #journalism #sobersky #recovery
November 18, 2024 at 6:50 PM
For journalists who may be struggling with substance misuse during this incredibly stressful time, we offer a wealth of information as well as volunteers you can reach out to. You're not alone. #journalism #sobersky #recovery