When you read about addiction statistics in our community, our country and around the world, you may think, “well, that’s a lot of people who made pretty bad decisions.” That is, if you’re one of the ...

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Human beings, in all their complexity, are shaped by a myriad of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Among the most profound aspects of our nature is our capacity for thought. This gift, however, can ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Jim Irsay's family and the Indianapolis Colts started the Kicking the Stigma campaign in 2020. The goal is to raise awareness about mental health and removing the stigma often ...

My go-to breakfast was a small cappuccino, a bowl or two of weed and a generous number of vape hits. At the time, it felt like the perfect start to the day. It got me energized, motivated and wired-in ...

I think beating an addiction is heroic. But here is a fact that may surprise you–overcoming an addiction is also quite common. Put those ideas together, and you realize it’s another way so many people ...

Why would smart people abuse themselves by uncontrolled consumption of alcohol or illicit substances? Do they not see the harm? The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Some see the danger and ...

"Eventually you just get to a point where…you stop believing the lie that you can do it all yourself," the 25-year-old said ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Local mental health professionals and those in recovery say there is hope on finding a job on the other side of a substance use disorder. We spoke with one resident who battled addiction ...

Good Indeed! Pro Football Hall of Famer, Chris Carter, giving hope to people overcoming addictions. He spoke at the Fairbanks Circle of Hope Dinner in Indy. Chris told us he has been sober for 8,622 ...

The idea of expressing gratitude to someone who put you in handcuffs might seem strange, but it’s one of many steps mother of ...