recovery
Midwestern farmers are not about to let historic flooding put them under
At least 1 million acres of farmland flooded in nine different states. The damages are currently estimated to top $3 billion.
Inside the desperate mission to rescue people in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai
With roads destroyed and a lack of helicopters, aid is struggling to get to people in remote areas.
Making Peace with the Heroin Addict I Used to Be
Getting off heroin is one thing, facing the consequences and damage of the years you spent on drugs is another.
The Story of a Black-Out Benzo Addict
The blissful escape of benzodiazepines helped me cope with depression and anxiety, but my life ended up falling apart around me.
No One Wants You to Fall in Love After Rehab
You’re too fragile. Intimacy is a trigger. It’s simply switching addictions from a drug to a person. So when you do meet someone, how do you know your feelings won’t doom you both?
Trump didn't want to send any disaster-relief money to Puerto Rico but a HUD official said he had to, report says
Pam Patenaude, deputy secretary to HUD-leader Ben Carson, submitted her resignation on Dec. 17.
What an Addiction Doctor Wants You to Know About Treating Addiction
Some advice on how best to support your loved ones.
As Ocean Predators Recover, Humans Need to Learn to Coexist
It’s great that sharks, whales, and sea otters are bouncing back in some marine areas. But it may also increase human-wildlife conflicts.
Life After Heroin Is Beautiful and Boring
One of the hardest lessons around being sober is learning to appreciate the ordinary, the mundane, and the normal.
The big stink: North Carolina can't solve its hog waste problem
When the storm season hits North Carolina, the hog shit hits the fan.
Getting Sober Means Learning to Feel Bad
Heroine is an escape, a relief, a safe space. Giving it up means facing all the fear, rage, and terror you’ve been running from.