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There is nothing more tragic than young lives being lost unnecessarily before they have a chance to reach their full potential. The grief experienced by parents and family members left behind is [...]

My life was a mess. My binge drinking was out of control and I went further down the scale than I ever could have imagined.  My alcoholism hit a new bottom – the lowest I thought possible. [...]

When enough really crappy things occur in your life, and you somehow survive them, people start to tell you that you should write a book. You think they are joking but then, after a while, you’re [...]

People have heartrending stories when they reminisce with their collection of, “Susie Q was the best dog…” or “I adored my cat Sammy…” We all remember that first neighborhood kitten that we [...]

The psychedelic trinity of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison embodied the volatility, excitement, and substance abuse of the 1960’s. Demonstrating an unprecedented musical ability, [...]

To: A Way Out I would like to thank A Way Out for their generous assistance with my recovery.  For nearly a decade I have been battling addiction. I kept thinking I could get the problem behind [...]

When doctors who had prescribed opioids and other risky drugs were notified of a patient’s death by overdose, many adjusted their prescribing practices, new research shows. (Associated [...]

August 14, 2018, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health The percentage of low-income Americans with substance use disorders who were uninsured declined more sharply in states [...]

I want to tell you how much I appreciate this program.  I called you in May to ask for help with my daughter and you were a blessing for me.  As I am sure many are when dealing with a family [...]