Sometimes we forget that addiction recovery isn’t as simple as deciding to get sober. Don’t get us wrong — that decision is the first and most important step. But once someone has made that decision, there are dozens of obstacles standing between them and recovery, many of which are ...
by Hannah Sward When I was on meth, I was busy. Very busy. There was gardening to do, color-coding the closet, taking apart doorknobs, trying to put doorknobs back together and trips to Home Depot at 3 a.m. to look at light fixtures and nails. I had things to do, and whatever I was ...
by Sean Daniels We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse. Even in the addiction recovery world, I’ve heard people suggest Perry’s legacy depends on whether the ...
CHARLESTON — Olympic gymnast and native West Virginian Mary Lou Retton, now home after a scary health battle, is publicly thanking people for their concern and support. “I’m overwhelmed with all the love and support from the world as I fight. I am forever grateful to you all!” ...
by Sarah DeYoung An estimated 3,000 pets were still missing more than a week after deadly wildfires ripped through Maui. When disasters of this magnitude strike, people often flee with their pets if it’s possible for them to quickly grab their dogs, cats or other kinds of ...
WVU Today About 90% of Americans who need treatment for a substance use disorder don’t get it. West Virginia University researchers have developed a program that allows people who have already walked the path of substance use disorder through recovery to be their guides to a healthier ...