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Former MLB star Scott Spiezio faced liver failure with just a 20% chance of survival after years of alcohol addiction. Today, he's sharing his remarkable recovery story to inspire others battling substance abuse.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
Scientists discovered that a liver enzyme, not just brain chemistry, plays a major role in cocaine addiction. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments that work by changing how the body processes addictive drugs.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
Victoria Neumiller survived a fentanyl overdose and nearly 20 years of addiction. Now she's helping others find their way out at the same stabilization center that changed her life.
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A father who lost everything to addiction now holds a steady job and is earning back his family's trust. Lisandro Fajardo's story proves recovery is possible, no matter how far you've fallen.
A new therapy program helped 46 college students struggling with gaming addiction regain control of their lives through mindfulness and self-care practices. One month after the program ended, participants still showed improved self-control and reduced stress.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents struggling in silence. The new law puts gambling addiction on equal footing with alcohol and drug disorders.
New research shows detox is only the beginning of addiction treatment, not the cure. Understanding addiction as a chronic brain condition is helping reshape recovery with more effective, long-term approaches.
A safer, more effective treatment for opioid addiction is catching on in New Jersey, with use jumping from less than 1% to nearly 5% of patients in just three years. The monthly injectable medication helps people stay on track when daily pills are too hard to manage.
Seven in ten cancer patients now survive at least five years after diagnosis, a stunning achievement that reflects two decades of medical innovation. Survival rates have jumped across nearly every cancer type, turning once-grim diagnoses into real fighting chances.
A mother watched her daughter struggle with methamphetamine addiction for years until a TV segment revealed a breakthrough treatment that uses ultrasound to heal the brain without cutting into the skull. This new procedure could transform how we treat addiction for millions of Americans.
A man who lived in his van while battling cocaine addiction for years now helps others find sobriety at the same center that saved his life. His transformation shows how compassion and accessible support can break the cycle of addiction.
More people are surviving cancer than ever before in American history, marking a major milestone in the decades-long fight against the disease. The record-breaking survival rate reflects advances in early detection, treatment options, and prevention efforts.
Popular diabetes medications like Ozempic may fight substance addiction by targeting the brain's reward system. A study of 600,000 veterans found users faced lower risks of developing addictions and dying from overdoses.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
Scientists discovered that supergiant isopods, deep-sea creatures the size of house cats, borrowed a bacterial gene that lets them survive for years without eating. This rare example of gene transfer between such different organisms reveals nature's remarkable survival strategies.
A Squamish father of two walked out of British Columbia's Coast Mountains on his own two feet after surviving five nights lost in brutal terrain with just gummy bears and wildflowers. His story of resilience and the massive search effort that never gave up offers powerful lessons about survival and community.
A preacher's kid who watched his father abuse his mother spiraled into crystal meth addiction by 17. At 3 a.m. one night, his life changed completely when he encountered Jesus and found freedom from trauma and addiction.
A four-year-old in northeastern China survived a fall from his 11th-floor apartment window after climbing up to look for his returning parents. Despite doctors giving him just a 5% chance of survival, the youngster is recovering and has spoken to his mother from his hospital bed.
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