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African Psychedelic Plant Medicine Inspires Two New Drugs to Treat Addiction and Depression

A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine has inspired two new drugs to treat addiction and depression. Ibogaine has been used for thousands of years during...

Johns Hopkins Gets First Federal Grant for Psychedelic Treatments Research –And It’s For Tobacco Addiction

Johns Hopkins Medicine has been awarded a federal grant to explore the potential impacts of psilocybin on tobacco addiction—making it the first time in...

Veteran Donates 36 Acres of Land to Build Retreat for Homeless Vets Struggling With Addiction

Along with their devotion to one another, Marty Weber and his longtime partner Jeff Poissant shared many things in common. They owned a business...

Maryland Man Helps People End Addiction and Reclaim their Lives

After years in prison for drug problems, Russell Phillips has overcome addiction—and his ‘Light in the Shadows’ group helps others understand addicts.

Since Women Overcoming Addiction Repaid Town in Kindness, It’s One of the ‘Nicest Places’ in US

When this Kansas community welcomed the residents of a new women's recovery center, the residents were sure to repay the kindness tenfold.

Listen to Woman’s Incredible Story of How an Accidental Phone Call Pulled Her Out of Drug Addiction

Auburn Sandstrom was in dire straits when she made a phone call to an unlikely person who would change her life.

Community of Tiny Homes Breaks Cycle of Addiction and Homelessness for Single Moms

Homeless single moms are breaking the cycle of addiction and reuniting with their children thanks to a community of tiny homes and the services...

The Psychology of Healing Addiction, Abuse, and Trauma

Title: The Psychology of Healing Addiction, Abuse, and Trauma The Lesson: Healing from intense emotional experiences does not happen overnight – it can literally take...

How to Break an Addiction in 30 Days

Whether it's drinking, drugs, eating, or shopping – people can be addicted to all sorts of things; but if given the tools, anyone can break those habits.

Proud Son Posts Photo of Parents Who Overcame Addiction, Graduated Together

The Cole parents were so inspired by their son's graduation, they overcame their drug addictions and earned their Bachelor's degrees.

Most Complete Study to Date Says Marijuana Can Treat Addiction, Mental Health

Though research has supported the medicinal use of marijuana in the past, this University of British Colombia study confirmed what we've always known.

New Implantable Drug Could Ease Opioid Addiction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first buprenorphine implant for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence. It is designed to provide a...

Film Shows Women Using Soccer to Battle Homelessness, Addiction

"When I first heard about the Homeless World Cup I was stunned," said Micha X. Peled, the filmmaker of the new project, GOAL! "I am...

Researchers Might Have a Way to Beat Heroin Addiction

Morphine is just about the best painkiller out there, as any doctor or any person who's ever been in an accident will tell you....
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Man Leaves Homelessness and Addiction Behind to Earn Master’s Degree

After several arrests, drug addiction and being homeless, a Miami man has overcome the odds to graduate from Florida International University with a master’s...

Former Football Star Conquers Addiction, Devotes Himself to Helping Others

Ed Graney in the San Diego Union tells the story of redemption for an ex-jock who leaves his life of binge drinking -- get...

Good News in History, April 2

40 years ago today, Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian ever launched into space when he rode aboard the Interkosmos Soyuz T-11 to the...

Good News in History, March 30

Happy 60th Birthday to singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. Her debut album Tracy Champman has been certified sextuple-platinum and received 6 Grammy Award nominations. Her down low...

Good News in History, March 12

Happy 68th Birthday to Steve Harris, the bassist, songwriter, and lyricist behind the most famous heavy metal band on Earth, Iron Maiden. A true...

Your Horoscope for the Week – ‘Free Will Astrology’ From Rob Brezsny

Our partner Rob Brezsny, who has a new book out, Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle, provides his weekly wisdom to...