Darnell Cox started using marijuana and alcohol around the age of 12. By 20 he had been introduced to hard drugs. His uncle had been released from prison, and Cox started spending time with him and ...

When Doug Mathews nearly lost his life to alcohol addiction, he found a new purpose: helping others find their way back. Now, ...

Learn the role of a sponsor in addiction recovery, including key qualities, responsibilities, benefits, and choosing the right fit in AA or NA.

Some call it a career path. For Drew Hanson CAPS’24, becoming a counselor was a calling he uncovered one step at a time. Hanson didn’t set out to pursue counseling. In fact, he started college ...

From addiction to recovery, one woman’s story of hope and healing. Barbara Smith-Campbell shares her journey from youth substance abuse to long-term recovery. She highlights the unique challenges ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Editor's Note: This story contains references to drug use, overdose, and suicide that may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling with ...

Clients build lasting connections through group therapy at Compass Recovery's Orange County facility. The California drug rehab center specializes in individualized addiction treatment, dual diagnosis ...

After a recent knee surgery, I find myself on the road to a long recovery. As my leg mends, I contemplate what life would be like in a constant state of recovery. For men in The Salvation Army’s ...

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in ...

Jason Wahler is happy to be open and honest about his addiction struggles, especially if it means it can help someone else. "This month really means a lot to me. Addiction almost took everything from ...