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 ...

This article was co-authored with Dr. Justin Bell, Assistant Research Scientist at Chestnut Health Systems, first author on the underlying study, and a specialist in addiction recovery. Over 29.3 ...

One size never fits all, whether it is a pair of stretch pants, the “universal” television remote, or an adjustable wrench. Why would we assume that there is only one method or program of recovery for ...

With Lent underway, many people are making resolutions for these 40 days. Generally, it’s no secret that millions of Americans, including Catholics, struggle with addictions that often derail their ...

A woman named Courtney Moniz, known as @TheCourtnologist on most social media platforms, has documented her struggles with addiction and the recovery that comes with substance abuse. Moniz has taken ...

While there have been great strides in addressing mental health, the first step usually comes with asking for help. One aspect of mental health that still has a stigma is overcoming addiction. Over in ...

Katelyn Fullbright on the day she graduated from Women in Recovery.Credit...Barrett Emke for The New York Times Supported by By Nicholas Kristof Photographs by Barrett Emke Mr. Kristof is an Opinion ...