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Former addict develops recovery program

Jason Roop was just another face you may have tried to ignore. A drug addiction sent him to the streets and, one time, even got him kicked out of a homeless shelter. read more

I Overcame My Alcohol Addiction by Learning Two Lessons

They try to leave their body and disassociate from horrors within their mind. They want to forget the memories that plague them. They hope to obliterate racing thoughts, resentments, grudges, ... read more

Recovery Warriors: Battling addiction and building community beyond Athens

At 6 a.m. sharp, coach Jeff West begins class. West’s class usually has four or five regulars, but on this rainy Tuesday, it’s a small group of two. West leads ... read more

Small gift cards can be a key tool to stop stimulant addiction, but stigma stands in the way

Clyde Davis battled a methamphetamine and heroin addiction for over nine years. He tried various treatment programs, but none worked for him before he reached his insurance maximum and was forced to ... read more

Expert Advice: A family’s guide to addiction

Addiction reshapes family dynamics, often causing role reversals, increased conflicts, and strained relationships. Krystyl Wright, a Clinical Psychotherapist with Diamond Recovery Group, shares ... read more

Make secure detox a viable part of WA’s addiction-recovery response

Continued problems with Ricky's Law, which allows involuntary drug treatment, ought to spark renewed focus on making it work. read more

Employers want to support addiction recovery — and the federal government is ready to help

Seventy-two percent of people with addictions will recover — but they need help from their employer to feel safe seeking support. read more

Florida expands addiction recovery program, which was modeled on one in Palm Beach County

The CORE Network will be expanded to multiple counties in Florida. Dr. Courtney Phillips will be the state's Director of Opioid Recovery. read more

Mobile health unit for addiction recovery, treatment officially launched in Malvern

MALVERN. -- A mobile health unit designed to connect underserved rural communities with addiction treatment services officially launched on Monday morning at the Second Baptist Church in Malvern. read more

New addiction recovery center opens in Torrington; ‘You’re in recovery if you say you are’

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery has been operating at 59 Field St., Torrington, since February. Mayor Elinor Carbone and other community partners will take part in an open house ... read more

O'Hara adoption event highlights role of pets in addiction recovery

Dogs have a special way of bringing strangers together. That was the case Sunday morning at DreamLife Recovery’s facility in O’Hara as about 25 people searched for a new furry friend from ... read more