Addiction Treatment
What Happens After an Intervention?
Your loved one agreed to get treatment for addiction during their intervention — or not. Here's what you need to know about what comes next.
When and How To Hold an Intervention
Understand the process, make your loved one feel cherished and supported, and you can all begin to heal.
Substance Use and Suicide: Finding Help and Hope
It's not talked about enough: Drugs and alcohol play a major role in suicides. But there are many paths out of despair. A top psychologist shares some important guidance.
’20 Million Stories of Courage’: White House Summit on Recovery
Speakers laid out plans and challenges for battling the opioid epidemic, supporting young people in recovery, implementing recovery-friendly workplaces and much more.
Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery
And vice versa. Communication, honesty, encouragement — and maybe some therapy — will help both of you repair the damage of addiction.
How Can We Deal With Overdoses?
Preparedness, education and compassion: One addiction expert shares her insights into saving lives and grappling with trauma, on International Overdose Awareness Day.
The First Hurdle: Getting Through Drug or Alcohol Withdrawal
Detox may seem daunting, but it's very doable in a safe setting. Here's what to expect in the first step on your path toward recovery.
What It Means To Be LGBTQ+ in Recovery
Dignity, safety, confidence: People in the LGBTQ+ community want what everyone needs when it comes to addiction recovery and mental health. Stellar supporters are making sure they get it.
John Mulaney’s New Stand-Up Special Puts the Spotlight on Addiction and Recovery
Many were surprised when one of comedy's biggest stars entered treatment for drug problems in 2020. He revisits his dark journey out of addiction in his new Netflix special, "Baby J."
Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here’s How
In active addiction, the pain gets spread around. But your loved one needs your support in recovery, difficult as the dynamics may be. Our guide to getting better together.
Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery?
Going from addiction treatment to full-on "real life" in sobriety is daunting! Here's a resource that can smooth the transition.
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Narcan Sales in Major Move To Curb Overdoses
A critical medication for preventing opioid overdose deaths will now be available on store shelves nationwide, no prescription needed.