"The most important goal in creating this department is creating awareness for our community," said Northern Nevada HOPES' ...

For many individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance addiction, and their families, one of the most pressing questions is: How long is drug rehab? The truth is, there is no definitive answer.

September marks National Addiction Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and celebrate the millions of Americans who are recovering from substance use disorders.

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 ...

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign ...

College students are headed back to school and, along with the fun activities on campus, there can also be risks.

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 ...

As someone who fell into substance addiction, I'm wary of using medication as the first solution to behavioral or emotional ...

The opioid epidemic has highlighted the importance of peer recovery coaches, but their jobs are now at risk due to proposed ...

More recently, DARE has adapted a curriculum based on building life coping skills and emotional health called Keepin' It Real. Unlike the old DARE, Keepin' It Real has been shown to reduce the risk of ...

The practice of forcing people into treatment has gained national prominence in recent weeks after President Trump issued an ...

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 ...