The passing of former president Gerald Ford has left his wife Betty to continue her work at the rehabilitation center that bears her name, alone. Betty Ford shocked the nation when she publicly admitted her addiction to prescription medication, but it opened the door for many to seek treatment for their own addictions. To date, the Betty Ford Center has treated over 76,000 people.

"Though her daughter, Susan Ford Bales, took over as chairwoman of the center in 2005, the 88-year-old Betty Ford remains involved in operations and spends at least two days a week there talking to patients and staff."

Betty Ford's courage in admitting her addiction so many years ago removed the stigma of addiction, and thousands of people have sought treatment because of her bravery. Read more online.

Young adults struggling to get past their destructive behaviors and move forward into adulthood may benefit from a substance abuse treatment program like Passages to Recovery. Passages is set in the beautiful wilderness of central Utah and incorporates an innovative holistic approach to help young adults with substance abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

After spending six weeks in the wilderness, students can continue to work on their sobriety and recovery at an aftercare program for young adults like NorthStar Center. NorthStar offers a two-phase program which emphasizes a strong academic component; responsibility as an integral part of being a young adult; and recreation as an important aspect of living a sober and balanced life.