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"I Want You to Want to Live": Jody Betty's Viral Love Letter to People Contemplating Suicide

PTSD

Are the 12 Steps Safe for Trauma Survivors?

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alternatives

Marijuana as Harm Reduction: Chip Z'Nuff on the Medical Promise of Cannabis

racism

"Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool" Connects Jim Crow Oppression to Davis' Heroin Addiction

restless

Dear AA, We Need to Talk

knowledge

5 Lessons from 5 Years of Sobriety

liberation

Radical Sobriety: Getting (and Staying) Clean and Sober as Subversive Activity

change

Am I Still in AA If I'm Not Going to Meetings?

caution

What Causes False Positives on Drug Tests?

abuse

Dear Daddy, Why Didn't You Protect Me?

Recovery

What Is Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment?

family

When Love Is Not Enough: How We All Failed My Sister

feelings

Nice to Meet You, Will You Marry Me: Life as a Newcomer in Sobriety

free

Zero Coping Skills: How Jackie Monahan Found Peace of Mind for the First Time

be prepared

Relapse Prevention: Staying Sober Through Life Setbacks

love

How Harm Reductionists Keep the Faith

free

How Suboxone Helped Me Until I Could Help Myself

action

Alone in Sobriety: How I Deal with Dark Thoughts, Cravings, and the Urge to Isolate

alone

Ring of Shame: How Getting Ringworm Triggered My Alcoholism

stay alive

Four Advocates on How Harm Reduction Can Change the Trajectory of the Opioid Crisis

literary pursuits

It's Never Too Late to Change: New Books by Writers in Recovery

grief and joy

Today I Celebrate My Brother's Suicide

Relationships

The Ugly Side of Dating in 12-Step Programs

prejudice

Florida Versus Evidence: How I Lost My Children Because of Past Drug Use

self-care

7 Tips to Help You Find the Right Therapist (and Why You Need One)

pain

Should Your Mental Health Determine How Your Pain Is Treated?

surrender

Learning How to Love and Be Loved: An Interview with Eva Hagberg Fisher

smile

How to Deal with Dental Anxiety in Recovery: An Interview with Dr. Tasha Bollermann

honored

Jodie Sweetin, John Stamos, Mackenzie Phillips and Others Gather for Experience, Strength and Hope Awards

fail

Gaslighting and Mental Health: How the Medical System Failed Me

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Featured Centers

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Newport Academy

This SoCal program fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

The Holistic Sanctuary

Founder Johnny Tabaie treats addiction, PTSD, and more with plant medicines; alumni from this Baja sanctuary emerge transformed, with no cravings and no withdrawals.

Oceanside Malibu

Oceanside alumni praise flexible treatment which includes care for underlying mental health conditions, staff who go the extra mile, luxury amenities, and activities such as surfing and horseback riding.

AToN Center

Whether you’re interested in the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, or holistic treatments, this luxurious, appealing and commendable 4.5 star San Diego rehab has a program for you.

Paradigm Malibu

Highly rated by their teen clients and their families, Paradigm Malibu offers programs for a really wide range of adolescent disorders including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and eating disorders.

Discovery Place

This 12-step based non-profit Tennessee facility for men offers meetings, groups and camaraderie.

Deer Hollow Recovery & Wellness Centers

Alumni praise this Utah facility for its attentive staff and multiple treatment modalities, including specific programs for addressing trauma and mental health issues.

Asheville Recovery Center

Alumni from this North Carolina rehab praise the individualized treatment and loving, family-like environment: "The whole establishment is caring and invested in your recovery."

Hawaii Island Recovery

Clients at Hawaii Island Recovery come for the view but stay for the treatment.

SOBA Recovery Center

This laid-back Malibu beachfront rehab charts a holistic path to recovery, which suits the twenty- and thirtysomethings who come here—you just might have to clock a few extra miles on the sand to burn off Chef Monte’s hearty home-cooking.

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