In an exclusive interview airing on The Dr. Suzette Glasner Podcast on September 4th, JD Vance’s mother, Bev Aikins— an opioid overdose survivor who was once addicted to heroin, now a nurse helping ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

When the Trump administration cut more than $11 billion in COVID-era funds to states in late March, addiction recovery programs suffered swift losses. An Indiana organization that employs people in ...

It wasn’t until Heather Lococo’s daughter was born with cocaine in her system that she knew she had to receive treatment. Losing her kids to foster care was the turning point for her. She started 29 ...

Residents, advocates and a few legislators gathered in Burlington last week to discuss additional recovery efforts, what’s working and what’s missing. The panel discussion “Recovery First in ...

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Digital communities have emerged as powerful tools for support and connection in addiction recovery. Online forums, virtual meetings, and mobile apps offer new ways for individuals to navigate their ...

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Addiction science is increasingly looking beyond clinics to technologies we already wear on our wrists. A recent trial suggests that wearables, better known for counting steps or tracking sleep, may ...

An Indiana University undergraduate, a psychiatric researcher and a digital arts alumnus are working to bring a powerful, virtual-reality-based addiction therapy to a broader audience with support ...

Second Story Ranch, a planned live-in addiction recovery center in Crete set to operate out of a 68-acre horse ranch, purchased its property in March and secured zoning approval from Will County in ...