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Road to recovery: How one Albuquerque woman turned her life around at Gateway Family

Drug addiction is one of the biggest challenges faced by many individuals living on the streets. However, one woman is sharing her story of overcoming her struggles and the motivation that keeps her ... read more

The Sober Life provides a path to recovery for addicts

Rosalie Kuska says people struggling with addiction can find hope at The Sober Life through community support. read more

Through Food Addicts in Recovery, people of all shapes and sizes join in fighting their food demons

Brian of Petaluma compares his craving for food to "a heroin addict living in the gutter." Susan of Santa Rosa talks about "using food for a fix." They are members of FA, shorthand for Food Addicts in ... read more

Reflections in Recovery shows addiction’s impact on Winders

Coinciding with National Recovery Month, Montgomery County hosted the Sept. 9 event, complete with two panel discussions showcasing addiction at multiple levels. The audience was filled with elected ... read more

Former heroin and meth addict shares inspiring story

A former heroin and methamphetamine addict is hoping her story can help others struggling with drugs. Dejah Hall shared a very personal experience on Facebook that is getting the attention of many ... read more

MTV star to speak about addiction recovery at SUNY Delhi

MTV star and professional skateboarder Brandon Novak will make an appearance at SUNY Delhi’s Okun Theatre 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 to talk about his experiences with addiction and recovery. read more

New Chapter Recovery NJ: A Holistic Approach to Addiction Treatment

New Chapter Recovery NJ’s main goal is to help individuals overcome addiction by offering a wide range of evidence-based and holistic programs. read more

A book of hope: Featuring a local woman’s inspirational story of overcoming addiction

Shonna Frye, a certified peer recovery coach and recovered drug user, is one of the eight authors featured in the new book "Stories of Transgression and Recovery", which shares stories of people ... read more

Former Charanga Habanera Singer Expresses Gratitude for Support in Overcoming Drug Addiction in Miami

David Montes de Oca, known in the music world as El Dandy and a former lead singer of Charanga Habanera, has broken his silence to publicly thank ... read more

I’m in Addiction Recovery and I Still Drink Wine

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ... read more

Louisiana survivor and senator team up to fight fentanyl, support recovery

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge advocate against drugs speaks during an event about drug use and a new law against fentanyl. “Don’t trust anyone who’s giving you pills,” said ... read more

UFC Fighter Court McGee Died for 8 Minutes After Overdosing on Heroin

UFC fighter Court McGee explained in harrowing detail how his battle with addiction nearly took his life. “On September 9, 2005, I overdosed on heroin and was gone for eight minutes,” McGee, 40, ... read more