When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, it can take several attempts for a person in recovery to achieve long-term sobriety. So when comedian Joe Huisman — a former addict himself — Comedian Ben ...

In a world where celebrity comments can ignite widespread debate, Demi Lovato's journey through addiction and recovery has taken a new turn following remarks made by rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. His ...

Demi Lovato has been open about her near-fatal overdose in 2018, during which she suffered three strokes and a heart attack.

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In Peculiar Things, Kent Douglas Henry unveils a captivating autobiographical account that intertwines extraordinary paranormal experiences with the challenges of addiction and recovery. This ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...