1. As Drugs Prey, People Pray for God’s Help in Overcoming Addiction 

People struggling to overcome substance abuse often find that having a deep faith is an important step on the road to recovery, according to experts. (thetablet.org)

2. Oklahoma City Ranks Second In U.s. In Need For Addiction Counseling

Oklahoma City ranked second nationwide for residents needing addiction counseling, according to a university study. (kfor.com)

3. Annie Lane: Beating Addiction – Austin Daily Herald

Dear Annie: This is in response to the letter from “Outside the Bottle Looking In,” whose wife is an alcoholic. I will start by saying I am so tremendously sorry for the heartbreak you are experiencing, and I admire the unselfish love you have for your wife and your never-ending desire to see her healthy. (austindailyherald.com)

4. The Celebrity Embarrassment That Pushed Ryan Leaf Into Painkiller Addiction

Boxing match boos pushed Ryan Leaf into addiction. (nypost.com)

5. Armato: Understanding Addiction As Disease Will Help Fight Stigma, Save Lives

Assemblyman John Armato recently welcomed a new great-grandchild into the world — a 7-pound, 11-ounce boy named Nvon. (pressofatlanticcity.com)