Addiction and Recovery Archives

Their Son’s Recovery from Drug Addiction Made Them Closer

By Gordon Dobson Sr.8 min read

This family relied on love to stay together as God’s will drew their son home.

A Father Reconciles with His Son Facing Drug Addiction

By Ray Bowman7 min read

He asked the Lord for the forgiveness of their troubles after a touching reunion.

A Waitress’ Answered Prayers to Overcome Addiction

By Bob Y.4 min read

How a group of friends from Alcoholics Anonymous gave her the strength she needed.

The Mysterious Words That Gave Him Comfort

By Jim Hinch5 min read

After reading a peculiar passage, he had one question. Was sobriety on his mother’s trail of recovery?

Turning to God Helped Her Kick Her Gambling and Drug Addictions

By Melissa L. Dale8 min read

At the end of her rope, she offered up a prayer, pleading for help in overcoming her addictions.

Recovering from Gambling and Other Behavioral Addictions

By Ryan Hanson2 min read

Learn more about the challenges presented by an addiction to gaming and some ways to approach recovery.

The Unique Challenges Presented by a Gambling Addiction

Melissa Dale, who has been in recovery for 15 years for addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling, shares why her impulse to gambling has been the most difficult to overcome.

She Confronted Her Drug Addiction with God’s Help

By Lisa Freter9 min read

After eight years of having a painkiller addiction, she found comfort at church and knew she was not alone in her journey.

How God’s Mercy Helped This Pilot Through Addiction

By David Loe8 min read

His sobriety was possible because of the power of prayer and God’s merciful forgiveness.

A portrait of Norman Vincent Peale outdoors.

How Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Interprets the 12 Steps

By Norman Vincent Peale7 min read

Dr. Peale shares tips on how you can apply the 12 Steps to daily life in this classic story from Guideposts magazine.

Jazz Benefit Concert to Honor Susan Salomone

By Alikay Wood1 min read

Susan Salomone, the co-founder of Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, will be recognized for her work with families struggling with addiction at Serenade to Sobriety.