Cosmetic procedures have evolved from rare, extreme interventions into normalized recurring treatments that people pursue continuously under the guise of “maintenance,” creating an addiction cycle ...

I first met Terrance in a secured state prison. He was nearing the end of his sentence, and I was meeting with him and his case manager before he would be released the following week. Terrance had ...

Addiction is a cycle that no one wants to be stuck in. Many times it can land people in prison. In Oklahoma County, judges say one program is helping to turn lives around by focusing on recovery ...

When my son was born, I made a promise to myself and to him: the cycle of trauma and addiction stops now. I was 12 years sober at the time. The path that got me there had been filled with abuse, shame ...