Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

Drug addiction among youngsters is tearing families apart and stealing futures before they even start. In the U.S., over 5 million youth under 18 have misused prescription drugs in the past year, per ...

Lori Erion wants the world to know that people can and do recover from drug and alcohol addiction. For some, that notion may be obvious. But for Erion, it needs to be said again and again. “The stigma ...

Burnout and low wages make it difficult to recruit and retain addiction recovery counselors. But those who do enter the field are often motivated by a need to give back, experts said.

Every day, drug and alcohol addiction shatters families, destabilizes neighborhoods, derails careers, and steals the lives of countless Americans. This National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery ...

South Florida has always been a unique place to live. Known for its beautiful landscape and endless places for activities, ...

When you read about addiction statistics in our community, our country and around the world, you may think, “well, that’s a lot of people who made pretty bad decisions.” That is, if you’re one of the ...

The 10th annual Opioid Symposium featured three people's experiences with drug addiction. Hall of Famer Larry Little also shared his experience of watching his older brother fall into addiction.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - If you or a loved one have ever struggled with substance abuse, you know how hard it can be to get sober no matter the substance. “Recovery is possible. We do recover, “ said ...

TO STOP IT. FIRST, AT 530, OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE ON THE DECLINE IN KENTUCKY, AND ACCESS TO TREATMENT IS PART OF THE REASON WHY. ONLINE ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDING UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS FOR ...