Addiction

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…

Work to reduce opioid-related deaths is beginning across the state, as part of a $10 million investment to fight the opioid epidemic. Michigan ranks in…

Michigan will get $2.6 million from drug manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser Group, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.Michigan filed suit…

State Representative Larry Inman (R-Williamsburg) will seek treatment for long-term use of pain medications.Inman has taken prescribed pain medication to…

After nearly 20 years, Addiction Treatment Services in Traverse City will stop performing court-ordered drug tests.CEO Chris Hindbaugh says they’re…