D spent a decade recovering from an addiction that started when he fell off a ladder, got injured and was prescribed opioid pain pills.

Paris Jackson opens up about her six-year sobriety journey, revealing that getting clean didn't solve everything as she ...

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For ten years, heroin controlled every part of my life. I tried everything to escape it, from rehab programs, support groups, and cold turkey attempts, but nothing worked. Nothing kept me sober long ...

Launched in 2017, Fortis is one of a handful of public recovery high schools in the country. Every semester, it enrolls between 20 to 35 Houston-area students who are recovering from addiction to any ...

Editor’s Note: In honor of the many everyday Staten Islanders who give back, make change, inspire others, advocate and/or care about their community, we are highlighting some of the standouts, and ...

Inside the massive dining room at San Patrignano, windowed walls overlook northern Italy's rambling hillsides. Taking in the arresting view is a 20-year-old from Detroit. Sometimes Michael is ...

New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids ...

Athletes, actors, politicians, and others often develop substance abuse disorders and some die from drug-related deaths. At the same time, their life history, drug use, and risk-taking shows the rest ...