A church in Alabama's Bible Belt. The state is home to more than 13,000 religious institutions. Leaders from them are being certified as recovery specialists, to better aid those with substance ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

It's a memory that's permanently etched in my mind, dating back a few decades now. I perched next to someone I knew. "You know, the only people who act like that are on drugs." I ignorantly spoke, ...

Much of the language historically used to describe addiction carries negative connotations. We must ensure our communication shows love, respect, and hope in recovery. Words should reflect empathy and ...

It is estimated that almost 11,000,000 employers in the US are suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Not only does ...

Addiction resources go unused if people aren’t willing to talk about substance use in the first place. A local nonprofit, First Call, is helping Kansas Citians find available support. More Kansas ...

A Way Out, which provides access to treatment and recovery support to those in crisis with alcohol or other drugs, will be ...

AA members had a lot to say about my experience with naltrexone, which is safe, effective, FDA-approved and not addictive.

A workplace agency operating in three counties in our region soon will see funding to help people recovering from substance use disorders continue on their path with ...

School has started around the country, which for many kids means a tough adjustment back to early wake-ups, sitting still and homework. This is especially difficult ...

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in ...