Addiction and Recovery, Family Stories
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.
A Surprise Encounter at the Airport Brings Her Comfort
A grieving mother almost misses her flight; then an old friend shows up.
How Cutting Back on Sugar Can Help Fight Alzheimer's
Apparently, a sweet tooth can cause more than cavities.
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 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.
A Handwritten Prayer Gave Him a Deeper Understanding of His Late Father
He thought he knew his father well: his devotion to family, his solid faith. A slip of paper in a forgotten Bible revealed more.