Recovery & Injury Prevention

21+ min ago   (372+ words) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Kids Escaping Drugs held its 7th annual Rise for Recovery Walk on Saturday at Canalside, drawing about 180 walkers and nine teams, the largest turnout for the event yet. The event, held during National Recovery Month, honors lives lost to…...

8+ hour, 52+ min ago   (898+ words) Fitness and medical experts warned exercisers that pushing through chronic physical fatigue without adequate rest sabotages performance, as Gen Z increasingly turns to recovery strategies to optimize health. Medical professionals emphasize that exercise acts as physical stress, requiring adequate sleep,…...

9+ hour, 40+ min ago   (163+ words) Local Ben’s Friends chapter helps restaurant workers struggling with addiction Daily Memphian Mickey Bakst (left) and Steve Palmer (right) are co-founders of nationwide sober community Ben’s Friends. (Courtesy Ben’s Friends) Restaurant workers are among the most at risk for substance…...

19+ hour, 50+ min ago   (131+ words) Sep 12, 2026, 5:19 PM The annual "Walk to Recovery" brought residents together in Islip on Saturday to raise awareness about addiction and mental health during Recovery Awareness Month. The Town of Islip and Islip Goes Purple hold the walk to raise awareness…...

12+ hour, 40+ min ago   (201+ words) TelegraphHerald.com Brandon Novak speaks Saturday at the University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center during a Hillcrest Family Services event recognizing National Recovery Month. Novak spoke about his decadeslong battle with addiction. Brandon Novak speaks during a Hillcrest Family Services…...

17+ hour, 48+ min ago   (422+ words) Resilience in Recovery Event in Redding on September 12, 2026 Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath reports from Redding. On Saturday, the 8th annual Resilience in Recovery event brought people together to celebrate recovery, share personal experiences and connect with local resources. REDDING,…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago   (425+ words) A faith-based addictions recovery organization says its new community services office on Main Street in Winnipeg can help bring "hope within reach" for people who are struggling with addictions and substance abuse issues. Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada (ATCCC)…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (664+ words) Richard Halverson found his freedom from addiction through Adult & Teen Challenge and, six years later, he hopes a new Winnipeg location will bring hope to the city. Dozens gathered Saturday morning to mark the grand opening of the recovery centre’s…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (612+ words) A new charity aiming to support women affected by addiction and help them feel less alone during recovery has launched. Lou's Lighthouse, based in Oxford, finds them temporary accommodation and provides daily check-ins along with life skills workshops. Its mission…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (400+ words) Substance abuse support groups provide people with a safe, supportive place to navigate addiction, recovery and the challenges that come with maintaining sobriety. From peer-led meetings to programs supporting individuals and families, these Long Island groups are helping people find…...