Addiction

Rock hunting holds a special place in Joyce Fetrow’s heart. Years ago, she battled alcoholism that drove her to some dark places. Now, Joyce dedicates her life to helping others find recovery, and says rocks remind her of that journey and inspire her to keep on track with her sobriety.

Michigan’s recidivism rate is at a historic low, but people returning to life outside still face housing, job and addiction challenges. One Traverse City man finds hope through faith and community.

People leaving prison or jail face steep hurdles rebuilding their lives — from finding housing and work to overcoming stigma. In this episode, we hear from someone trying to start over and the people working to help.

A Petoskey-area wood products manufacturer needed employees. People getting out of rehab needed jobs. Now, there's a novel work-residency program for people in recovery up north.

Elijah Hacker was 14 when his parents died from overdoses of fentanyl. Now he's processing it. "I want to get it figured out," he said, "so it doesn't explode."

Rock hunting holds a special place in Joyce Fetrow’s heart. Years ago, she battled alcoholism that drove her to some dark places. Now, Joyce dedicates her life to helping others find recovery, and says rocks remind her of that journey and inspire her to keep on track with her sobriety.

Rock hunting holds a special place in Joyce Fetrow’s heart. Years ago, she battled alcoholism that drove her to some dark places. Now, Joyce dedicates her life to helping others find recovery, and says rocks remind her of that journey and inspire her to keep on track with her sobriety.

Michigan will be among several states to receive funding for opioid addiction treatment after a $3.1 billion dollar nationwide settlement was reached with Walmart last week.

As coronavirus sweeps through the nation, tearing families apart and overwhelming hospitals, there’s one part of healthcare that’s expanding: opioid…

Isolation is one of the biggest triggers for people in addiction recovery, which is why socially distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is especially…