Recovery Archives

She saw herself in the eyes of a little girl.

This vice officer wasn’t going to give up until he found the girl he used to babysit

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.

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.

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.

Lois Wilson shares her stories on how she overcame her husband’s alcoholism.

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.

Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan found strength in his family during the holidays.

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.

She couldn’t bring herself to confront her son about his drug use and it nearly cost him his life.

How her grandfather guided her to change her life for the better.

A recovery coach offers advice for the holiday season to those who have loved ones who struggle with substance misuse.