Betty Ford
In her seven years on Intervention, Candy Finnigan has seen it all. In this exclusive interview, she explains how her own intervention brought her to where she is today. MORE
Steven Ford tells his own story of alcoholism and sobriety, drawing on his mother's strength. MORE
By Will Godfrey
An ongoing clash of ideas leaves plenty of blood on Betty Ford's boardroom floor. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
In the wake of Mrs. Ford’s death, celebrities and politicians tell their personal stories about her work in raising awareness of addiction and recovery. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
The first lady took her addiction to pills and alcohol public in an era when doing so required considerable courage. MORE
By Dirk Hanson
Following in the footsteps of his famous mother, Betty Ford's youngest son was hiding a few sad secrets of his own. MORE
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Opened in 1982, Betty Ford Center is a fabled California desert rehab facility still considered by many to be the grand dame of rehabs—although it's a bit old-school in its approach. MORE
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