Drugs

SXSW Doc ‘Take Your Pills’ Explores a Different Drug Crisis

The Netflix documentary produced by Maria Shriver and her daughter Christina Schwarzenegger highlights a lesser-known drug epidemic in America.

Jan Rader, fire chief of Huntington, West Virginia

Faith Fuels This Fire Chief’s Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic

By Jan Rader8 min read

The fire chief in the West Virginia town known as the “Overdose capital of America” on why she remains hopeful in the face of her city’s—and the country’s—health crisis.

A man struggles to resist drinking a glass of alcohol that rests in front of him

Find Resources for Those Coping with Addiction

By Ansley Roan4 min read

Millions of Americans struggle with addiction—and their families and friends are affected too. Here’s how you can seek information, guidance and assistance.

Guideposts: Wayne Campbell, who created the foundation, Tyler’s Light, to honor his fallen son.

A Father Honors a Son Lost to Heroin Addiction

By Wayne Campbell9 min read

He watched his loving, talented son become addicted to painkillers before finally succumbing to a heroin overdose. How could make sense of such a tragedy?