When people think of getting sober, they imagine clarity, peace, and fresh starts. They picture clean mornings, deep sleep, and repaired relationships. What they don’t...

In recovery circles, we talk a lot about addiction to substances, but few talk about the addiction that hides behind ambition, the obsession with becoming...

Not every addiction comes in a bottle, a pill, or a syringe. Some come wrapped in kindness, dressed as selflessness, disguised as love. The caregiver’s...

There’s a certain kind of person who feels most alive when someone else is falling apart. They rush in, calm, capable, compassionate, ready to hold,...

We like to think of escape as harmless. A weekend away. A bottle of wine. A binge of Netflix or scrolling. The phrase “I just...

Behind South Africa’s high walls and electric fences, another kind of security system operates, the one that keeps secrets in. Addiction, in its quiet and...

Most people who abuse drugs and alcohol spend the majority of their social time with other individuals who do the same. This often happens for...

Despite the prevalence of addiction in the United States, very few Americans get the treatment they need. Although you may feel like there are a...

The effects of addiction on children are profound and complex, extending far beyond the immediate family. Children, with their keen senses and sponge-like nature, absorb...

If you or a loved one is dealing with drug addiction, it's important to understand that recovery is always possible. This guide provides steps to...