In 12-step groups, addicts must acknowledge the powerlessness, unmanageability, and denial that have impacted them. This is known as the “first step” in the 12 steps. It’s vital for addicts to reach ...

“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 ...

A student shares her experience attending a 12-step program and reflects on how the religious aspects of these programs ...

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 ...

Embarking on a journey to recovery can be a transformative time filled with hope and challenges. For many, overcoming addiction is just the beginning of crafting a new chapter in life. The road to ...

By senior year, at age 17, I was drowning in despair and couldn’t keep going. I swallowed many sleeping pills. I was declared ...

One woman knows about substance use disorder all too well. Julianne Griffin shares her fearless story of addiction and how she's helping others through a virtual Taylor Swift-themed recovery group. At ...

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BEL AIR, CA, UNITED STATES, June 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Red Door Life, a residential recovery center located in Bel Air, California, today provided detailed ...