Addiction recovery
Coverage of Addiction recovery in the Nexus archive.
- Man walking across U.S. for mental health, addiction awareness treks through Onslow County
A man is walking across the U.S. to raise awareness for mental health and addiction recovery, currently passing through Onslow County in Eastern Carolina this week.
- Kathryn Burgum turned her 20-year addiction struggle into a White House mission
Kathryn Burgum serves as the White House's senior adviser for addiction recovery, driven by her personal 20-year struggle with addiction. Her role focuses on addressing addiction as a deeply personal mission.
- Portage Park man's tattoo honors four years of sobriety
Steven Bruehl, a 54-year-old from Portage Park, commemorated four years of sobriety with a tattoo symbolizing his recovery journey. The tattoo features a heart with flowers, mushrooms, and skulls, representing different aspects of his life. Bruehl described overcoming addiction as life-changing, noting he can no longer imagine returning to his previous habits.
- Kratom poisonings soar in US as experts blame synthetic versions and caution against bans
Kratom poisonings in the US have increased significantly, with experts attributing the surge to synthetic derivatives like 7-OH. The CDC report highlights a 1,200% rise in poisonings over a decade, prompting warnings against blanket kratom bans that could harm individuals using natural kratom for pain management and addiction recovery.