Substance Abuse Recovery

September 1, 2026

Actor Brad Pitt recently opened up about his relationship with alcohol, revealing that after years of strict sobriety, he has begun drinking again in what he describes as a more restrained way. His comments have reignited an important question for people recovering from alcohol use disorder: Is it ever safe to return to drinking in moderation? Dr. James Sherer, Medical Director for Addiction Services at Hackensack Meridian Health and Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Carrier Clinic joins the show to to help us understand the risks, the idea of harm reduction, and what experts recommend for people with a history of alcohol addiction.

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Sean Thrunk
Producer

Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!