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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is using $900,000 in federal funds to create New Hampshire's first specialized inpatient treatment program for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The program will help mothers safely start recovery while preparing to welcome their babies.
A new treatment center opening in Muncie, Indiana fills a critical gap in a community that's faced some of the highest rates of substance use disorder in the state. The facility brings medical detox, treatment planning, and recovery support to people who previously had limited local options.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a groundbreaking trial to test whether semaglutide, a drug already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help veterans overcome alcohol addiction. More than 600 veterans at 18 medical centers will participate in the study that could unlock a new path to recovery for thousands struggling with substance abuse.
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.
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.
Five teens overcoming substance use disorder walked the stage at Hope Academy's graduation, marking years of perseverance and second chances. Indiana's only recovery high school just celebrated its 20th class of graduates heading to college and careers.
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.
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 San Antonio mother who escaped domestic violence has published her first book to help other survivors rebuild their lives. Her resource offers practical guidance for women navigating recovery and rediscovering themselves after trauma. #
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South African singer Zolani Mahola left her band to heal from childhood sexual abuse and rediscover her purpose. Now she's releasing music that transforms personal pain into powerful art celebrating resilience.
Virginia Tech researchers created a way to measure recovery progress for people quitting multiple substances, celebrating each win instead of demanding complete abstinence. The study of 2,400 people shows incremental progress improves quality of life.
A young man who battled ketamine addiction at university is now helping others break free from substance abuse. His story shows that recovery is possible with the right support.
Volunteers in Owensboro let themselves get "locked up" to help people fighting addiction. The playful fundraiser brought in $5,000 more than expected for a life-changing recovery program.
A new substance use disorder treatment center opens in Muncie, Indiana this June, bringing medical detox and mental health services to a community that has long traveled hours for care. The facility addresses Central Indiana's critical shortage of local recovery options.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
After nearly four decades of helping men recover from substance use, Guildhaus is opening its first facility for women on Chicago's South Side. The new six-bed home fills a critical gap in recovery resources for women in the area.
Beverly Vance Aikins, mother of Vice President JD Vance, will speak about overcoming prescription drug addiction at a free community event in Jonesboro. Her journey from addiction to long-term sobriety offers hope to families across America facing similar struggles.
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.
Over 250 bishops joined forces in Harare to launch an initiative tackling drug abuse, poverty, and social challenges through faith-based community programs. The African Zionist Churches Association is bringing practical solutions like job training and counseling to communities hit hardest by substance abuse.
A recovery coach with 26 years of sobriety discovered that true wellness goes beyond staying substance-free. Through meditation and mindfulness, she found emotional sobriety and now helps others find peace without reaching for escape hatches.
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