In this episode of Mental Health Monthly, hosts Dan DeGryse and Chris Muscle sit down with Tim Gibbons, a retired Chicago Fire Department battalion chief, to explore his remarkable 40-year journey in ...

One day, an old high school teammate found me on the streets and told me that a group of former teammates had raised money for me to attend Harmony in Estes Park. I had turned him down a handful ...

Recovery isn’t always a straight path. It can be filled with uncertainty, emotion, and the need to rediscover yourself. That’s why the journey can feel overwhelming when taken alone. But something ...

The first time I saw Maya (not her real name) huddled under blankets in a hospital bed in 2013, she had been to dozens of inpatient detox programs and residential treatment centers since she had begun ...

Sep. 13—Tomorrow, the second annual Walk for Recovery is happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mill Pond — Horace Park. Kicked off last year, this event is an incredible addition to efforts supporting ...

My previous posts have focused on recognizing and preventing excessive substance use, with an emphasis on providing the latest information about my special interest – cannabis (see 20 Questions to ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

On the trek to Annapurna base camp near Landruk, Nepal Source: Dan Mager The blessing lies close to the wound. —African Proverb It was the third day of my medically managed detox when one of the ...

Join Banyan's Strength Through Families Summit Feb 1-2, 2025, Deerfield Beach, FL. With Dr. Drew, workshops, & activities to heal, connect & rebuild families ...