In the News; Week Ended August 9th, 2026

“It Was The Worst Day Of My Life”: Ben Affleck Shared The Arguably Surprising Thing That Made Him Get Sober, And People Are Divided
Addiction arises out of avoiding pain. Recovery requires experiencing that pain, whatever it may be for you. A motivation outside of oneself, children in this case, can be the factor that drives you to accept the pain and beat the addiction.

Building a brighter future: Renfrew County mother-son duo turns soap-making into a lifeline for addiction recovery
A new home business grows out of waiting for treatment for addiction and is now providing a direction in life for this recovering autistic man.

Psychiatrist Warns These Childhood Behaviors May Signal Addiction
Good advice for parents on the genesis of addiction and signs to watch for.

Neuroscience-informed therapy provides massive cost-savings for opioid addiction treatment
MORE (Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement) works and saves money for everyone involved in addiction treatment.