How a Khayelitsha Teen Fought His Way Back from the Brink of Tik.

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 ...

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 ...

Having overcome sex, drug and alcohol addiction, DJ Fat Tony talks about his new book, married life, and DJing Brooklyn ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many Americans turn to medications like buprenorphine to overcome opioid addiction. But some say they’re being discriminated against as they go about their lives because they carry a stigma. NBC News' ...