Addiction Archives

In this excerpt from his memoir, former NBA star Vin Baker shares how his faith fueled his journey through addiction into recovery.

Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan found strength in his family during the holidays.

By Jim Hinch8 min read

Senior Editor Jim Hinch looks back at our year-long series on addiction and shares what he learned from overseeing it.

His love for Israeli food and his faith in a higher power helped this James Beard Award recipient reclaim his life.

She couldn’t bring herself to confront her son about his drug use and it nearly cost him his life.

How her grandfather guided her to change her life for the better.

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

Finding hope and the courage to seek help.

Don’t Stress, Trust GodHow do you deal with addicted family members at the holidays? Learn how this mother and daughter set boundaries

A recovery coach offers advice for the holiday season to those who have loved ones who struggle with substance misuse.

Her thriving non-profit organization aids sex trafficking survivors, but her work also helped heal her own painful past.

Becca Stevens discusses the mission of Thistle Farms, a community of women who are healing from prostitution, trafficking, addiction and abuse.

She had always leaned on her faith. But when it came to her drug-addicted son her faith didn not feel enough.