For years, Symon Cope appeared to function while his life narrowed around alcohol. The Descent follows addiction and homelessness, shame, and the difficult recognition that he needed help. Part I comes before next week’s account of rebuilding.

Author and founder of Brain Body Recovery, Heather Dale, writes that understanding addiction is important—but insight alone may not be enough when the brain and body are still dysregulated.

Joshua Bennett-Johnson, LADC-II's, firsthand recovery experience reveals the complex role of RX medication in his treatment plan.