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’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.
10 Top Colleges for Recovery — And Sober Adventure
Recovery residences, specialized counselors, sub-free tailgates and … sober study abroad?! The sober college experience today is better than ever. These universities are showing the way.
More People Are Getting Sober Young. Here’s Why That’s Smart
Why wait to launch a life of satisfaction, success and well-being? Some tips on getting sober and getting started.
What Is a Trigger?
Understand what pushes your buttons in addiction recovery, and you'll learn to save yourself a lot of stress and trouble.
Shout It From the Rooftops: How To Be Proudly, Openly Sober
Why? Because you've earned it, because it can help you — and because it just might change someone else's life, too.
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.
How To Be a Superstar Sober Ally
It is a very fine thing in life to never battle addiction. But it's even finer to stand beside those who have. Here's how to get started.
Facing Down Addiction and Recovery Stigma in Everyday Life
In a perfect world, everyone would admire the feat of recovery — or at least mind their own business. Until then, here are a few tips for dealing with bad attitudes.
The Power of Creativity on Mental Health — For Veterans and Everyone Else
Art therapy and creative expression are formidable tools for addressing addiction issues and mental health disorders. They're also fun!