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Former Fresno State basketball standout Chris Herren is coming back to campus, but this time it's not about the game. The former NBA player will share his powerful journey from addiction to over 16 years of recovery.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is facing an unexpected challenge as he recovers from a torn Achilles: a painful battle with shingles that's been harder than the injury itself. His honest message about the illness could help protect millions of Americans.
When a kitchen fire displaced 50 men from a Windsor recovery home, the community's response turned tragedy into a powerful story of support. Within days, donations and volunteers surrounded the residents with everything they needed.
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet got painfully honest about his ACL injury recovery, revealing the denial, tears, and midnight gym session that marked his lowest point. Now 10 seasons into his NBA career, the undrafted player is ready to prove himself all over again.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
A 68-acre ranch in Crete, Illinois, just got $2 million in state funding to become a recovery home where men leaving addiction treatment can find housing, jobs, and lasting community. The 2nd Story Ranch will combine stable living, workforce training, and peer support to help residents build independent lives in recovery.
Former NBA player Chris Herren turned his darkest struggle into a mission that's reaching over a million students. His message about addiction recovery is saving lives and giving hope to families across America.
LeBron James just passed the ball to his son Bronny for a basket during a Lakers game, creating the first assist between a father and son in NBA history. The moment came just days after the two became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court.
First responders in Oregon's Rogue Valley are lacing up their cleats for a softball game that celebrates addiction recovery and connects people with lifesaving resources. The annual festival has grown from a handful of teams in 2013 to 12 this year.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
A resource fair that started with 15 attendees has grown to 60 people as veterans share recovery stories and find support. The annual event in Clarksburg now connects dozens of organizations with veterans and community members seeking help.
Hundreds of Hong Kong basketball fans gathered at dawn to watch the New York Knicks end a 53-year championship drought, joined by NBA legend Robert Horry. The early morning watch party signals warming ties between the NBA and China after years of tension.
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
When the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, assistant coach Rick Brunson ran straight to embrace his son Jalen, the team's star point guard. The father-son duo made NBA history together in the most emotional way possible.
A Saskatchewan addiction recovery center founded by a mother in recovery has been passed down through three generations and now exclusively serves men. Prairie Sky Recovery Centre treats 150 people yearly while breaking stigmas around men's mental health.
Basketball fans across Europe are about to get their own NBA league, with teams tipping off in October 2027. The historic expansion marks the biggest international move in NBA history.
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