Addiction nearly killed me. Once I got sober, I started my own company and shared my story to help others.

Lisa Devine with one of the hand-poured candles she makes and sells. Courtesy of Lisa Devine Lisa Devine battled on and off drug addiction for a total of six years. The courts forced her to get sober, but, after one relapse, the real change came from herself. She now runs a candle-making studio that is supported by the community. This interview is based on a conversation with Lisa Devine, 37, a candle studio owner from Queens, New York. It has been edited for length and clarity. People ofte...