A Chance Encounter Kept Him Sober
By Wesley Fisk9 min read
For 30 years he had tried to drink away his memories of Vietnam. But there was only one thing he didn’t want to forget.
Addiction Recovery Stories
Recovery from addiction is a major undertaking and a gift you give yourself, your family, and your community. While recovery can be a long and arduous process, it is so gratifying when you can confidently say your addiction is well-managed and no longer in control of your life. Share addiction stories to inspire others to take their first steps toward recovery.
Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker’s Journey to Sobriety
By Vin Baker8 min read
How a job at Starbucks became a stepping stone for former NBA All-Star Vin Baker toward his recovery from alcohol addiction.
This Father Found Hope and Help for His Daughter Battling Addiction
By Jim Billings9 min read
He realized that she was in God’s hands and that there was one thing he could do: love his daughter.
An Incarcerated Man’s Answered Prayer to End His Drug Addiction
By Jeff Brown6 min read
He was sent to solitary confinement with only a Bible. He could not have guessed what would happen next.
Bible Study Fellowship: The Cure for Her Addiction
By Denise Allen9 min read
Thanks to a Bible study and a little green journal she was able to confide to God about her addiction.
Why the Alcoholics Anonymous Co-Founder’s Wife Founded Al-Anon
By William Borchert9 min read
Lois Wilson shares her stories on how she overcame her husband’s alcoholism.
An Excerpt from Vin Baker’s ‘God and Starbucks’
By Vin Baker5 min read
In this excerpt from his memoir, former NBA star Vin Baker shares how his faith fueled his journey through addiction into recovery.
A New York Christmas with Family
By Edward Grinnan6 min read
Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan found strength in his family during the holidays.
A Reason for Hope: Stories of Recovery
By Jim Hinch8 min read
Senior Editor Jim Hinch looks back at our year-long series on addiction and shares what he learned from overseeing it.
Having Overcome Addiction, This Acclaimed Chef Gives Back to Others
By Michael Solomonov9 min read
His love for Israeli food and his faith in a higher power helped this James Beard Award recipient reclaim his life.
The Power of Truth Saved Her Son from Drugs
By Ellen Driscoll8 min read
She couldn’t bring herself to confront her son about his drug use and it nearly cost him his life.
Her Loving Grandpa Saved Her From Addiction
By Kristine E. Bixel6 min read
How her grandfather guided her to change her life for the better.
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