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Featured story A Story of Hope: One man’s journey to overcoming addiction

Michael Standiford is 46 years old and is currently enrolled at a university in Florida where he is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This is a far cry from where he was just two years ago back in 2018 – in the emergency room at UofL Health – UofL Hospital, having his life saved, again, from an overdose.

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A Story of Hope: One man’s journey to overcoming addiction

Victor Ocasio - Article by: UofL Health | May 7, 2026

Michael Standiford is 46 years old and is currently enrolled at a university in Florida where he is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This is a far cry from where he was just two years ago back in 2018 – in the emergency room at UofL Health – UofL Hospital, having his life saved, again, from an overdose.

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Overcoming Alcoholism as a Woman: A Path to Recovery

Victor Ocasio - copy aa.org.au | May 4, 2026

Overcoming alcoholism as a woman is a journey of self-discovery and healing. Learn how to break free from alcoholism and reclaim your life.
Sourced: http://aa.org.au/real-life-recovery-stories-from-alcoholics/

Gina's Story - Living Recovery: True Stories of Addiction Recovery

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Gina's Story - Living Recovery: True Stories of Addiction Recovery

Alexandra Talarico | April 17, 2026

Behind substance use disorder are people – people with real stories of struggle and triumph.

Drug and alcohol addiction stories are usually shadowed by short, faceless segments on the news. But each story’s a deeper, human element that is too often untold.

We sat down to hear from four courageous people: all who have been caught in the grips of addiction and all who continue to live in recovery, helping and inspiring others along the way.

These are their stories. Read about their journeys, and learn how drug abuse treatment has played different but essential roles in their lives.

Source: https://lcdtrc.link/ydays-ginastory

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