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Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

For four years, Shane Hutchison lived in a tent in the middle of the desert outside Lancaster, miles from the nearest grocery store. The 53-year old started each day the same way — with ...

A grandma who spent 15 years on meth now looks unrecognisable after finally getting clean. Shannon Hughes, 46, started using methamphetamine when her daughter, Mistena Renteria-Elliott, 26, was ...

A pilot program in San Mateo County is testing out a new way of treating drug addiction, rewarding methamphetamine users who continue to stay clean with gift cards. Daniel Maldonado, who's recovering ...

Sacred Journey Recovery has released a new online resource focused on “holistic treatment approaches for men struggling with methamphetamine addiction“. The article explores how evidence-based ...