How This Doctor Brings Hope to Those in Recovery
By Lou Ortenzio8 min read
The West Virginia physician overcame his own addiction and now helps others in his community.
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Noa Shaw on Overcoming the Fear of Exercise
The author and SoulCycle instructor shares how conquering the fear of exercise and of asking for help has helped him achieve fitness, both physical and spiritual, and sobriety.
Someone Cares: A Much-Needed Hug
By Jan Brown2 min read
This addiction recovery community sends comforting, blessed shawls to those in need.
Why Is Sobriety Often So Hard to Maintain?
By Jim Hinch9 min read
Senior Editor Jim Hinch looks back at what we’ve learned from two years of stories in our Overcoming Addiction series.
Tips for Helping Teens Stay Sober
By Christine Storm2 min read
An expert in substance use disorders shares insights and advice for adults working to ensure the teenagers in their care avoid using alcohol and drugs.
Recovering from Gambling and Other Behavioral Addictions
By Ryan Hanson2 min read
Learn more about the challenges presented by an addiction to gaming and some ways to approach recovery.
How Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Interprets the 12 Steps
By Norman Vincent Peale7 min read
Dr. Peale shares tips on how you can apply the 12 Steps to daily life in this classic story from Guideposts magazine.
Community Can Be Key to Sobriety
By Zac Clark, Cofounder, Release Recovery2 min read
The cofounder of a sober living facility explains why the support of others is so important.
Overcoming Denial in Coping with Addiction
A specialist in addiction medicine shares ways that the challenges presented by denial can be overcome.
4 Tips to Help Protect Your Kids from Drugs and Alcohol
By Dr. Joseph Lee8 min read
Practical advice from the medical director at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Youth Continuum.
Are You Helping or Enabling Addiction? How to Tell the Difference
By Anita Bont, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation2 min read
A supervisor with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation explains the concept of enabling someone with a substance use disorder and why you may be hindering your loved one’s recovery, not helping.
Addiction in the Workplace: How Employers Can Help
By Nick Motu, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation8 min read
The Chief External Affairs Officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation offers guidance on dealing with employees who may be active or recovering addicts.
