RUN- Recovered Users Network

18/03/2026

Not every “dream come true” ends up feeling like one. Former Boston Celtics guard Chris Herren opened up about how wearing that green jersey — what should’ve been the peak of his career — became one of the most painful moments of his life because of his ongoing addiction.

Herren’s journey from standout athlete to deep struggle with substance use and back into recovery is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn’t discriminate and that shame only makes recovery harder. Today, he shares his story with students and runs a recovery center that’s helped thousands find a path forward.

His message? There are wins in recovery — sometimes the small ones matter most — and the stigma around addiction needs to go.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/former-celtic-chris-herren-story/70769463

Fall River native now helps thousands by promoting recovery and addiction awareness

13/03/2026

This powerful story from Pennsylvania reminds us how shame and judgment can block someone from getting the support they need — and how recovery becomes possible once someone feels seen, not shamed. Let’s keep pushing stigma out of the way and support people on their path to healing.

https://berksweekly.com/news/health/stigma-kept-me-from-accepting-help-one-pennsylvanians-path-to-recovery/

Leer en español This is the first installment in a series about Pennsylvanians in recovery from substance use disorder and how stigma affected their recovery. The series is a collaboration between Public Good News, Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra, and Life Unites Us. If you’d like to sha...

11/03/2026

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09/03/2026

A new art project is changing how we see addiction—one portrait at a time. By putting faces and stories front and center, Into Light honors the humanity behind recovery and helps break down stigma in our community.

https://www.iberkshires.com/story/81965/-Into-Light-Addressing-Addiction-One-Portrait-at-a-Time.html

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The "Into Light" exhibit is sketching a new path toward transforming the conversation around addiction — one portrait and story at a...

07/03/2026

06/03/2026

Sober Nation is creating spaces where recovery is celebrated, not judged. A fresh take on connection you’ll want to read about.

https://newsroom.livenation.com/ig/how-sober-nation-is-building-community-and-breaking-the-stigma-around-recovery/

From idea to impact — learn how Live Nation employees created a safe space for sobriety support 1. Safe Space for Everyone Sober Nation is a community of Live Nation employees dedicated to destigmatizing sobriety and fostering inclusive spaces in the music industry—offering support and honest co...

05/03/2026

Golfer Anthony Kim is making headlines again—not just for his performance, but for his resilience. After injuries and struggles with drug addiction pushed him away from professional golf for more than a decade, Kim has returned to the sport and recently celebrated a powerful comeback victory, crediting his family for supporting him through recovery.

Stories like this remind us that recovery is possible—and that support systems can make all the difference.

https://www.chosun.com/english/world-en/2026/03/04/SLF3JY65NBCKVJ5QCACQNPDNZU/

Anthony Kim Overcomes Addiction, Credits Family for Comeback Victory After 16-year hiatus, golfers emotional Adelaide win inspires fans with Dont F***ing Quit mantra

03/03/2026

Prince Harry recently visited a rehabilitation center in Jordan and shared a powerful message with people in recovery, urging them to know their struggles are human, not shameful, and encouraging them to carry their courage back into their communities to help others https://news.sky.com/story/theres-no-shame-in-having-an-addiction-prince-harry-tells-recovered-users-on-jordan-trip-13512367

During the second day of their trip to Jordan, Harry and Meghan visited the National Centre for Rehabilitation, describing it as "incredible".

28/02/2026

From bitterness and booze to baking and bodybuilding — this inspiring journey shows how recovery can transform not just habits, but a whole life. It’s a reminder that healing looks different for everyone, and strength can come from places we least expect.

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/26/from-bitterness-and-booze-to-baking-and-bodybuildi/

For three months in 2015, Tamar Powers and her 8-year-old son bathed in the Spokane River.

25/02/2026

Recovery works best when a whole community shows up!
At the upcoming Recovery Ecosystems Conference in Roanoake, Virginia, leaders are emphasizing that addiction recovery isn’t just about treatment — it’s about the connections that surround someone after they leave care. From first responders to peers, employers to educators, everyone plays a role in building a system that catches people before they fall through the cracks. Recovery succeeds when support is coordinated, accessible, and rooted in community.

https://cardinalnews.org/2026/02/23/recovery-conference-leaders-addiction-recovery-works-best-when-a-whole-community-shows-up/

The upcoming Recovery Ecosystems Conference will not only showcase successful programs, but will bring together people who rarely all share the same room: practitioners, peers with lived experience…

22/02/2026

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📣 **Big news for recovery support in Alberta!**

The University of Calgary is expanding its Recovery on Campus initiative! The effort will scale peer-led recovery supports, substance-free community events, education & research, and sustainability strategies across post-secondary campuses provincewide. It’s all about making addiction recovery more visible and supported where students live, learn, and thrive.

https://livewirecalgary.com/2026/02/19/ucalgary-leads-recovery-supportive-initiatives-across-alberta/

For Alberta students looking for a community of substance-free events, a University of Calgary-led program may be what you’re looking for, even outside of the city. Powered by $3 million in provincial cash, Recovery on Campus and the University of Calgary are announcing their new three-year action...

18/02/2026

https://www.lohud.com/press-release/story/135203/supporting-recovery-family-guidance-without-enabling-addiction/

Empowering Families: How to Support Loved Ones in Recovery Lake Worth, Aruba - February 2, 2026 / Addiction Helpline