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.
A Gambling Addict's Path to Redemption
Opening his late father’s Bible helped him to find God and reclaim his life
A Mother's Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs
Author Christine Naman, whose teenage daughter struggled with addiction, discusses actions parents can take to decrease the likelihood that their children will get involved with alcohol and drugs and to help them get sober if they do.
Desperate to Help Her Addicted Daughter, a Mother in Denial Turned to God
It’s hard enough to have a daughter with a drug problem. It’s even harder to admit it.
This Former Addict is a Popular New York City SoulCycle Instructor
Addict. Drug dealer. Felon. But since getting sober he inspires others to do the same in his unique exercise class.
Noa Shaw on Overcoming the Fear of Exercise
The author and SoulCycle instructor shares how conquering the fear of exercise and of asking for help has helped him achieve fitness, both physical and spiritual, and sobriety.
How He Came to Minister to Hikers on the Appalachian Trail
A novice chaplain, a novice hiker and only four years sober. Was he up to this unexpected new challenge?
Craig Melvin: His Father's Sobriety Restored Their Relationship
When his Pops finally stopped drinking at age 67, the Today show news anchor got acquainted with the man he barely knew.
Craig Melvin: How His Father Was Changed by Sobriety
The Today Show news anchor shares what a difference it made in the life of his family when his father confronted and overcame his alcohol and gambling addictions.
How the Great Outdoors Helped a Pastor on His Sobriety Journey
United Methodist pastor Matt Hall shares how a summer ministering to hikers along the Appalachian Trail influenced his recovery from drug addiction.
God Guided This Recovering Addict to Plant a Community Farm
He’d never gardened a day in his life, but he was led to help an underserved Dallas community by growing fresh vegetables
The Journey of Recovery: Making Peace with the Past
In a Jesus Calling podcast, Guideposts Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan makes a discovery.
How a Fond Memory of Her Son Sustained Her
Drug addiction took her son. But a chance encounter with another child reminded her to open her eyes to God’s many miracles.
How an Art Class Gave This Worried Mom Hope
She feared her son would never overcome his drug addiction—until she received divine assurance.
A Lone Watermelon Reminded Her to Let Go and Let God
After attending Al-Anon meetings, she realized that she was enabling her son’s narcotics addiction.
How ‘Just a Job’ Turned into a Career and a Relationship with God
With a life in shambles, one mysterious moment changes everything.
A Recovering Alcoholic Feared Her Daughter Might Repeat Her Mistakes
How could she prevent her teenage daughter from turning to alcohol?