“Women were experiencing greater distress ... The problem with many options for sobriety are that they are not enticing, Whitaker said. When she realized a decade ago that she needed to stop ...

These include groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step groups, Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART) recovery, Women for Sobriety, Recovery Dharma, Faith in Recovery ...

a Hays County woman survived a fentanyl overdose. She was in the throes of an addiction that nearly killed her. Today, she credits a program called Neighborhood Defender Service for her sobriety.

The latest government data shows that the rate of alcohol-related deaths among women is rising at a faster rate than in men. Two local sisters struggling to maintain their sobriety want other ...

It is because of Oakwood Home for Women, and the 12 steps of AA, that Vasko says she is able to claim 11 years of sobriety. Standing with a bit of grandeur, the two-story historic white house on ...

Some women are older with gray in their hair; others look like they could be in college. They come from different walks of life, but all have the same goal: sobriety. Seated in the corner ...

“Nurse Jackie” and other addiction TV shows starring white women became required weekly viewing. I rented Blockbuster movies to fill the hours of those dreadful, early-in-sobriety-weekend nights.

Traditional addiction recovery methods often focus solely on stopping alcohol use. However, Colleen Freeland takes a ...

CINCINNATI — Sobriety is a never-ending journey and can be difficult for many. But one Cincinnati woman wants to make sure sobriety accomplishments are rightfully celebrated. “When they’re ...

Bridget Vasko is a living miracle. It is written. “We, who have recovered from serious drinking, are miracles,” reads the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, on page 133 about mental health.