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 ...

Some of us swear we could give up anything except the pastries calling from a bakery window. The attraction runs deeper than taste. Once sugar enters your system, it triggers dopamine, opioids, and ...

For 27 years, the Sandy Springs-based Mary Hall Freedom Village has provided programs and housing to help women to get back on their feet. A recent $50,000 grant from the Truist Foundation is making ...

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 ...

A local non-profit, The Extension, is helping people break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by offering long-term recovery support, housing, and teaching life skills. Maria Guzman joins us with ...

Addiction is a cycle that no one wants to be stuck in. Many times it can land people in prison. In Oklahoma County, judges ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Amy: My sister “Lisa’s” husband “Bart” is an alcoholic. Although he’s been sober for long periods (on his own, without treatment), he’s had at least a ...

In the realm of mental health and well-being, the interplay between trauma and addiction is a topic of growing importance. Learn the connection between trauma and addiction, explore the various facets ...