Addiction and Recovery Archives

Actor Dave Coulier; photo by Matthew Gilson

Dave Coulier: The Gift of Sobriety

Just after the former “Full House” star stopped drinking, he lost his brother, his father and his great friend Bob Saget.

Dave Coulier: His Sources of Inspiration

The star of Full House and Fuller House shares how his sobriety helped him through a year of loss and grief and why he views dogs as angelic friends.

Man breaking a cigarette in half; Getty Images

Divine Intervention Helped Him Quit Smoking

By Joe Hester4 min read

This heaven-sent dream motivated him to beat his nicotine addiction.

Lou Ortenzio, director of the Clarksburg Mission Community; photo by Scott Goldsmith

How This Doctor Brings Hope to Those in Recovery

By Lou Ortenzio8 min read

The West Virginia physician overcame his own addiction and now helps others in his community.

Jeanette Levellie; photo by Matthew Gilson

Overcoming Her Sugar Addiction Was the Sweetest Victory of All

By Jeanette Levellie5 min read

Accepting that she relied on sweets made her view her love of them differently.

Her Faith Helped Her Overcome Sugar Addiction

When Jeanette Levellie realized she was addicted to sugar, she turned to God for help.

John Simmons holds his father’s Bible; photo by Whitney Curtis

A Gambling Addict’s Path to Redemption

By John Simmons8 min read

Opening his late father’s Bible helped him to find God and reclaim his life

God Guided This Recovering Addict to Plant a Community Farm

By Daron Babcock10 min read

He’d never gardened a day in his life, but he was led to help an underserved Dallas community by growing fresh vegetables

A Fire Chief Remains Hopeful in the Fight Against Her City’s Opioid Epidemic

Jan Rader, fire chief in Huntington, West Virginia, relies on faith and prayer to remain positive in the face of the opioid epidemic that has ravaged her town.

A Mother’s Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs

Author Christine Naman, whose teenage daughter struggled with addiction, discusses actions parents can take to decrease the likelihood that their children will get involved with alcohol and drugs and to help them get sober if they do.