“Smoking was my first love,” says Laura Marie, who lit her first cigarette at age 15. Despite seeing the effects of smoking up close — her grandmother died of emphysema, and her sister died of lung ...
Can 12-step programs be required for release from prison? West Virginia is the latest state to end a rule requiring that inmates eligible for parole must complete a religious-based 12-step substance ...
Due to the inherent anonymity of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and a host of other 12-step programs that specialize in different forms of recovery, statistics on their scope are somewhat elusive; AA ...
You're reading Part 5 of The War on Recovery, a yearlong investigation into how the U.S. denies lifesaving medications to people with opioid addiction. Catch up on ...
Above, the new space along Placida Road. BY DEBORAH BLAIR &DAVID SPARKS For the past 10 years, the Englewood Recovery Oasis has provided a central loca ...
He stared at the ceiling of his hotel room, still in shock over the news of a possible prison sentence. Desperate and not seeing any way out he prayed one simple prayer. "Lord, you've got me. I've ...
Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, can be an extremely beneficial form of care for adults who have developed opioid addictions. MAT, which combines prescription medication and counseling, has been ...