By Emily Milligan, March 26 2026— Sandip Khanal knows the grip of substance abuse firsthand. As a peer recovery navigator at UCalgary’s Recovery Community (UCRC) and Recovery on Campus (ROC), he draws on his own lived experience to help others facing the same battle. “I was struggling,” he said in an interview with the Gauntlet….
Support groups are critical to recovering from addiction and its financial consequences.Credit: Getty Images Key Takeaways Addiction-related financial damage includes debt, legal costs, and depleted savings. Financial safeguards such as spending limits and controlled accounts can help prevent relapse. The financial damage caused by addiction often unfolds behind the scenes. For example, almost 20 million…
There is something that happens to people when they arrive in the Arizona desert for the first time. The noise quiets. The sky opens up. And something internal, some coil of tension that many have been carrying for years, begins to loosen. For people in addiction recovery, that shift is not incidental. It can be…
(MENAFN– Robotics & Automation News) Addiction recovery requires a thoughtful approach supported by structured care, evidence-based methods, and a safe environment that promotes steady progress. Each person entering treatment brings unique experiences, challenges, and goals, which means the most effective path forward must reflect those needs. With the right combination of services, individuals gain clarity,…
Sober Sessions – Nashville, TN Live from Marathon Music Works: Doors at 6 · GlobeNewswire Inc. Nashville, TN, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sober Sessions is redefining the live music experience by creating a space where music, community, and recovery intersect. Built as a platform to connect individuals to treatment resources, sober living, and…
Since technology is not going anywhere and does more good than harm, adapting is the best course of action. That is where The Tech Edvocate comes in. We plan to cover the PreK-12 and Higher Education EdTech sectors and provide our readers with the latest news and opinion on the subject. From time to time,…
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 By Stephan Drew, Editor editor@newsandpress.net Community members gathered Tuesday, March 10, for a meaningful and informative discussion on addiction and recovery during a meeting hosted by Darlington Together at Trinity United Methodist Church in Darlington. The meeting focused on the challenges of substance addiction and the local resources and…
“Sober living home” recently has become an often-heard term in Arizona because of a multimillion-dollar scam of state Medicaid money, but some critics say the label has been misconstrued. Because sober living homes in Arizona can’t actually bill insurers, including Medicaid, some insiders in Arizona’s recovery community think the term “sober living scandal” is a…
For nearly 20 years, the Filadelfia Ark care centre in Kameeldrift West has been helping thousands of beneficiaries get back on their feet after falling on hard times, and the story of John Henry Griessel (52) is no different. Griessel has battled substance abuse for 34 years. Even after meeting with Filadelfia Ark’s centre management,…
Supporting Sobriety Podcast Our Mission The Supporting Sobriety Podcast is dedicated to providing hope to the unsung heroes behind those struggling with addiction…their friends and family. We will share insights, stories and resources to help listeners support their loved ones and care for themselves on the recovery journey. Meet The Hosts Matt BairEmail: matthew.bair@radio-one.com Matt…
