Nina Emkin
By Nina Emkin
In The Power of Habit, author Charles Duhigg offer readers a new way of looking at how to change their behavior. Now he tells The Fix how his methods apply specifically to addiction. MORE
By Nina Emkin
Rich Roll went from being a hope-to-die drunk to one of the world’s fittest men—a journey he chronicles in his new book, Finding Ultra. MORE
By Nina Emkin
Comedian Moshe Kasher's new memoir tells the hilarious, hellish journey of his journey from teenage delinquent to sober role model—all before the age of 16. MORE
By Nina Emkin
While most relapses occur in the early days, some people put together years before finding AA’s revolving door. What makes someone go out after finding solid sobriety? MORE
By Nina Emkin
Once a multiple rehab grad who couldn’t stay sober, Jamison Monroe now runs Newport Academy—a rehab for young people suffering from the sorts of problems he understands. MORE
By Nina Emkin
America's 20 million recovering addicts are an increasingly sought-after readership. MORE
By Nina Emkin
While some may laugh off hypnosis as quackery, it’s a surprisingly effective way to drop the butts. MORE
By Nina Emkin
To many, relapse is considered a failure. But, as our writer discovers, it could actually be just the catalyst an addict needs. MORE
By Nina Emkin
Admitting that you've struggled with alcohol or drugs is a lot less shameful than it used to be. But despite huge strides in pop culture and science, coming clean still isn't always easy. MORE
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