When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, it can take several attempts for a person in recovery to achieve long-term sobriety. So when comedian Joe Huisman — a former addict himself — Comedian Ben ...

A man in recovery plays basketball as an outlet to help him stay sober. A musician turns to drinking to cope with his mother’s cancer diagnosis. A teacher faces a moral dilemma: Should she punish a ...

Road trips probably bring out the best and worst in people’s personalities. In this case, a state-long venture is bookended with stays in Marin, notably Mill Valley. Annie Marks, the protagonist, is ...