When alcohol or other drug use becomes problematic, the mind, body, and spirit are negatively impacted. Behavioral choices, when under the influence, tend to multiply life problems. This sometimes ...

There are several self-assessment tools you can find online to give you an idea about how alcohol and other substances impact your life. University Health and Counseling Services provide access to ...

Warren J. Powers, 36, of Sidney, was sentenced to 25 weekends in the Shelby County Jail after violating probation. Powers was ...

Peer-led support groups and professional counseling provide safe spaces for families to process these emotions, connect with others facing similar struggles, and learn that they are not alone. By ...

The Town of Smithtown has launched a new task force to develop solutions to the opioid crisis and educate people who are struggling with addiction. In February, the Smithtown Town Board approved the ...

For Minnesotans suffering from chemical addiction, there are barriers to treatment. "From wanting help to getting help, there is a huge gap in between," said Neal Schmidt, a licensed drug and alcohol ...