Last week, Symon Cope described the descent. Now he shares the six lifelines that helped him begin rebuilding life in recovery, from connection and self-development to learning to face responsibility with greater honesty.

What if addiction treatment didn’t start with abstinence? Dr. Andrew Tatarsky presents a model that meets people where they are, focusing on engagement, collaboration, and gradual change. This approach increases retention and creates real-world progress.

John Makohen outlines the early warning signs of alcohol use disorder and emphasizes the critical role substance use counselors play in early identification and intervention.