Even before concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic impacted operations at Mentor-based nonprofit SMART Recovery USA, Executive Director Mark Ruth realized he needed more staff to support ...

A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage anxiety and cravings, lowering the risk of relapse, a study shows.

Meeting face-to-face every Wednesday at Scott Community College's Urban Campus in downtown Davenport, the science-based SMART Recovery program seeks to offer a unique, different path to overcoming ...

Kathleen Ratcliff, executive director for Upstream Prevention, discusses substance use disorder during the “Responding to Addiction” workshop in 2024 at the Greenwood Public Library. Upstream ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new perils and challenges for people experiencing substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Social distancing and isolation can trigger loneliness, anxiety, ...

Ever since Michael Hooper started with SMART Recovery USA, it’s been his dream to be employed by the not-for-profit organization. Now, for the U.S. Army National Guard veteran, his dream is a reality.

Values are qualities or principles that people consider to be important and wish to personify. Your values represent what you view as most meaningful in life. Values often translate to the standards ...

As the new year approaches, many people turn to resolutions that center around measurable goals—things like advancing at work, exercising more, or quitting smoking. Our society reinforces the idea ...