PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — When Brandon Spencer was asked a cliché question: "What was rock bottom?" He didn't give an expected answer. Spencer said "rock bottom" doesn't exist. It's deeper than that.

There’s a lot more to recovery than coming to terms with being an addict. Recovery isn't just a straight path; it’s one that curves, descends, and ascends. Addicts aren't always going to move toward ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (PIX11) — He was a homeless drug ...

This is my response to the Star Ledger Editorial Board's piece on 11-29-15, "CHRISTIE'S CLAIMS OF BOOSTING DRUG TREATMENT RING HOLLOW" Reference: November 29, 2015 ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — In February, WANE 15 produced several stories about former drug addicts who are now in recovery. We asked for anyone who would like to share their story to submit it to us ...

MANSFIELD — Two new addiction support groups, including an intervention group, are meant to give loved ones of addicts the tools to help get them into recovery. Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Amy: I am a recovering addict. I have been clean been for over 20 years. I was in a very mentally and physically abusive relationship with my first ...

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. “It’s a pandemic within a pandemic” ex-con and former addict Tim Ryan said of the mental health crisis ...

Editor’s note: Because of the sensitive nature of addiction and recovery, The Reporter has agreed to only use Mike’s first name in attempts to protect his identity. There was nothing tragic about Mike ...

“You have to hit rock bottom before you can recover.” As an addict, my sister heard this countless times. But what is rock bottom? Is it sitting in jail after your third DUI? Slashing your wrists on ...