When Jason Lary was released from prison in 2023, he was in need of a job — and work clothes, boots, tools and a way to get around. He found what he needed at MaineWorks, a Portland-based staffing ...

Philip Cooper is the director of Operation Gateway and Voices of Affrilachia, in Asheville, North Carolina. Akilah Wise ([email protected]) is a senior editor at Health Affairs, in Washington, D.C.

The holiday season can be a difficult time for individuals in recovery from addiction, with a high percentage of relapses occurring during this period. Feelings of loneliness and social isolation can ...