Editorial Staff
Appears in 79 Episodes
Operation Free MacArthur Park: 300 Federal and Local Agents Reclaim Public Spaces
When we look at the intersection of public safety and severe substance use disorders, the tension between high-intensity tactical law enforcement and the need for long...
Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Targeting Higher Overdose Mortality in Small Towns
When someone experiences a severe drug overdose in a rural community, the geographic distance to the nearest hospital can turn a life-or-death crisis into an uphill ba...
The School Access to Naloxone Act: Bringing Lifesaving Medicine to U.S. Classrooms
In the fight against the opioid epidemic, the fastest way to save a life during an overdose is immediate access to an opioid-reversal medication. According to an encou...
USA TODAY Report: Former Child Star Daveigh Chase Dies at Age 35
The world of entertainment remembers Daveigh Chase for her immense childhood talent—she brought joy to millions as the voice of Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch and terr...
Skyrocketing Uptake: One in Three Young Canadians Have Tried Nicotine Pouches
In the world of substance-use prevention, we are constantly tracking how old chemical hooks are repackaged into new, seemingly harmless formats. According to a strikin...
"Should Have Killed Me": Joshua Bassett Opens Up About His Battle with Addiction
In the spotlight of fame, it is incredibly easy to mask the deepest internal struggles behind a perfect veneer of success. But according to an intimate and courageous ...
The Sorsby Ruling: PBS NewsHour Explores a Historic Shift in Sports Gambling Policy
The lightning-fast legalization and accessibility of mobile sports betting have transformed the landscape of sports, but they have also created a profound mental healt...
Inside John Vance's Road to Recovery
We often say that addiction is a disease of radical isolation, but the ultimate antidote is a community that simply refuses to give up on you. According to a profoundl...
Measuring the Shifting Landscape of U.S. Drug Trials
When we look at modern medical science, the headlines are often dominated by the massive wave of weight loss and diabetes medications. But according to the May 2026 U....
Reclaiming the Corner: How One Man Confronted His Reality at 16th and Mission
In the vocabulary of recovery, we often talk about "triggers"—the people, places, and things that can cause a slip. For years, the intersection of 16th and Mission str...
The Trip-Free Revolution: UC Davis Discovers Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Scaffolds
In recent years, the recovery and mental health communities have closely watched the rise of psychedelic medicine. While research shows these compounds have an unparal...
The Sober Living Crisis: 140 Indicted in Arizona’s Billion-Dollar Medicaid Scheme
Sober living homes are meant to be sanctuaries—places of safety, accountability, and healing for people at their most vulnerable. But according to a chilling report fr...
How Diabetes Meds Are Reducing Cravings
If you or someone you love is navigating the path to recovery in 2026, the good news is that the "toolbox" is bigger and more sophisticated than ever before. According...
Babson College Report: Shifting the Narrative on Sobriety
In both business and personal recovery, the hardest step isn't usually the work itself—it’s having the courage to close one chapter and start completely from scratch. ...
The Link Between Low Praise and High Self-Reliance
In recovery, we often talk about our "defenses"—the walls we built to survive. According to a compelling psychological report from SpaceDaily, one of those defenses mi...
Drug Counselor Sentenced in Matthew Perry Case
The loss of Matthew Perry was a heartbreaking moment for millions, but it also exposed a dangerous network of enablers that operated in the shadows of the recovery wor...
How Generative Tech Mimics the Brain’s Search for Relief
In our recovery, we are taught to be wary of anything that offers an "instant escape" from reality. But according to a provocative new analysis from STAT News, our lat...
Can the Brain Heal from Early Substance Exposure?
The adolescent brain is a marvel of development, but it is also a window of extreme vulnerability. According to a significant study featured on Google News, researcher...
A Data-Driven Defense: How the White House is Tracking Emerging Drug Trends
The battle against addiction is being fought on two fronts: on our streets and in our policy halls. According to the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy recently relea...
Beyond Stress: The Biological Factors Behind Elevated Blood Pressure
In our journey toward a recovered life, we often focus on mental and emotional clarity, but our physical foundation is just as vital. According to a detailed report fr...