The 2025 Save a Life Day marked the biggest in American history, with all 50 states and all 55 West Virginia counties having ...

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — Wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with the word “PEER,” Joy Bogese approaches people struggling with drug addiction the way a teacher might approach a reluctant student — ...

According to the CDC, the country saw a more than 25% decrease in overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024. In that same time ...

Help4WV, the state’s only 24/7 call line for people struggling with substance use disorder and mental health, is celebrating ...

Since he was 11 years old, Scott Smidt smoked marijuana to escape depression. But now, 10 months after he was arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer, Smidt has found a new ...

By senior year, at age 17, I was drowning in despair and couldn’t keep going. I swallowed many sleeping pills. I was declared ...

The Metro Drug Coalition offers an art therapy class aimed at helping people in active addiction or recovery develop healthier coping skills.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police program aimed at keeping people addicted to drugs out of jail is being expanded because it's working so well. Donald Davis is a heroin addict, but with the help of ...

For many individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance addiction, and their families, one of the most pressing questions is: How long is drug rehab? The truth is, there is no definitive answer.

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Local colleges are doing their part to ensure the community is aware of the importance and struggles of drug recovery. Enterprise State Community College will host a series of ...

General Hospital star Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos on the ABC show) is becoming increasingly recognized for his work with mental health. This week, he hosted Richard Taite on his State of Mind ...

It is estimated that almost 11,000,000 employers in the US are suffering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Not only does ...