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Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

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Andre Podpolucha, a former drug addict who went through Step Denver, is now the director of operations for both Step Denver and Step Springs. He credits the program with helping him claim victory over ...

Drug addiction among youngsters is tearing families apart and stealing futures before they even start. In the U.S., over 5 million youth under 18 have misused prescription drugs in the past year, per ...