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A drug conviction and jail sentence became the unexpected turning point for Doug Bopst, who transformed from a 200-pound addict into a successful entrepreneur helping thousands. His cellmate's simple workout advice sparked a 17-year journey of recovery and purpose.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter celebrated a recovery center's 50th anniversary by sharing how the Minnesota Vikings helped save his life from addiction. For 35 years, he's traveled the country giving others hope through his own journey.
A Missouri community turned leftover breakfast fundraiser money into life-changing support for men rebuilding their lives. House of Hope, a transitional home helping men overcome addiction and hardship, received the donation Wednesday evening.
A small Penn State study found yoga helped people in recovery from substance use disorders feel less stressed and more connected to others. The six-week program taught participants breathing and meditation techniques that changed how they handled stress.
Hundreds gathered in Perinton, New York for an annual breakfast spotlighting stories of resilience and hope in addiction recovery. Golden Gate Bridge survivor Kevin Hines delivered the keynote speech about his journey from crisis to healing. #
A 55-year-old former homeless drug user in Rio de Janeiro overcame cocaine addiction, found stable employment, and bought her own house within a year thanks to an innovative recovery program. The city's network of 24/7 psychosocial care centers is transforming lives by combining healthcare, housing support, and job opportunities.
A Utah State senior spent her summer interviewing people in recovery to identify what helps and what hurts when someone's fighting to reclaim their life from addiction. Her research could help communities remove barriers that make staying sober nearly impossible.
Controversial Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy survived prostate cancer and overcame cocaine addiction, and now he's turning his wild journey into hope for others. His brutally honest memoir "999" and new foundation are helping men face health challenges they once feared admitting.
Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player are standing by Tiger Woods as he enters treatment following a DUI arrest, showing how the golf community rallies around its own during difficult times.
Anchorage just opened a program that gives homeless people their own tiny home while they receive addiction treatment, filling all 32 units almost immediately. The city-funded program provides individual housing, therapy, and life skills training to help break the cycle of long-term homelessness.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
A small-town mayor in England just shattered fundraising records, raising over £46,000 for a hospice and an addiction recovery program. The money will help hundreds of men rebuild their lives and families facing terminal illness.
Twin brothers Robert and Richard Williams both battled addiction in their early years. Now they run the very faith-based organizations that helped them get sober.
Spokane County just started construction on a new recovery facility that will help thousands battling addiction and mental health crises. The center expands lifesaving services in a community that's seen overdose deaths quadruple since 2019.
A small-town mayor in England just shattered fundraising records, collecting over £46,000 through parmo nights, salsa dancing, and community walks. The money will help a hospice care for terminally ill patients and a project that's already helped 700 men rebuild their lives.
Twenty-three women at Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women just completed The Haven, a recovery program created by incarcerated women for incarcerated women. The peer-led initiative tackles addiction, unhealthy relationships, and personal accountability through structured support and shared living.
When college students overdose, their roommates often hesitate to call 911 for fear of disciplinary action. A new California law written by students themselves now guarantees treatment before punishment.
A Colorado Springs transportation company offering free rides to people in recovery received an outpouring of support after a local news story aired. Community members are now donating money and reaching out to help keep the service running.
A community-based recovery program in Singapore is helping young people overcome addiction by treating it as a mental health condition, not a moral failure. WE CARE professionals are proving that connection, not isolation, is the key to breaking the cycle.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear powerful recovery stories. The free event features speakers who've turned their lives around, plus resources for anyone seeking help.
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