Addiction and Recovery
Recovery from addiction is a major undertaking and a gift you give yourself, your family, and your community. While recovery can be a long and arduous process, it is so gratifying when you can confidently say your addiction is well-managed and no longer in control of your life. Share addiction stories to inspire others to take their first steps toward recovery.
Laura McKowen on the ‘Magic’ of Sobriety
The ‘We Are the Luckiest’ author shares how faith and a new perspective helped her recover from alcohol abuse.
After a Year of Sobriety She Turned to Helping Others
She thought she was ready for romance, but her AA sponsor introduced her to an entirely different kind of relationship.
Why Is Sobriety Often So Hard to Maintain?
Here's a look back at what we've learned from two years of stories in our Overcoming Addiction series.
Back From Beyond: A Soldier's Near-Death Experience
When veteran Glenn Brymer was stationed in West Germany, he was nearly killed in an accident during a military drill. On the clock to save his life, Glenn describes how he reached out to God during the moment he needed him most. Check out this graphic novel that depicts the near-death experience Glenn would never forget.
How Recovery from Addiction Inspired a Life Calling
In our deepest, darkest struggles, it's possible to find out who we are really meant to be.
How God's Love Helped This Country Singer Out of Addiction
His life took a turn for the worse as he got into drugs and alcohol. But God had another a plan for him.
Too Young to Be an Alcoholic?
As a teen, he drank to feel grown-up and denied he had a problem. But only through sobriety has he truly become an adult.
Tips for Helping Teens Stay Sober
A substance abuse expert shares advice for parents on how to keep their teenagers from using alcohol and drugs.
How This Teacher Helped Her Student Through Alcohol Addiction
She prayed that God would give her a student that needed what she had to give...but now she worried she was in over her head.
How Her Sobriety Changed the Family Christmas
After years of drinking, this mom of 3 learned to live in recovery and approach Christmas in a new way.
How to Help a Teen or Young Adult Struggling with Addiction
Ross Hauser shares from experience the addiction challenges young people face.
Their Son's Recovery from Drug Addiction Made Them Closer
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
He asked the Lord for the forgiveness of their troubles after a touching reunion.
A Waitress' Answered Prayers to Overcome Addiction
How a group of friends from Alcoholics Anonymous gave her the strength she needed.