man-on-beach
By
Dean Dauphinais

If you become dependent on Klonopin, you may suffer severe withdrawal symptoms. Learn about casual prescription practices and a potential Alzheimer's link. 

Lauren Fern Watt at the bookstore
By
Lauren Fern Watt

I saw a room filled with wet eyes and compassion.

Leslie & Family
By
Leslie Litsky

Why didn’t anyone talk with me about other options?

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By
Nancy Vericker

Coupled with fear is a flicker of hope.

Operation Understanding, 1976
By
William White, Gary Mendell, and Samantha Arsenault

Outdated treatment methods took a deadly toll.

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By
Editorial Team

Video series from Addiction Policy Forum

Dr. Misiek's headshot
By
Editorial Team

More than two-thirds of patients have leftover opioids after surgery.

A meme of Oprah saying, "you get a mocktail! You get a mocktail!"
By
Laura Silverman

I’m sober, not boring.

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By
Alan Charles

“If you don’t share who you really are with the people in your life, you’ll never get better.”

Taylor McNeil and her brother
By
Taylor McNeil

Finding a new support team after losing my brother.

Two women watch the sunset on a beach
By
Rosemary Blackburn

These mothers found hope in recovery. 

A childhood photo of the author and her brother
By
Jaclyn Brown

Addiction was like a roller coaster ride none of us wanted to be on.

Sam Arsenault in the studio at NPR

Arsenault appeared on NPR and discussed residential rehab. 

Dr. Binetti's head shot

Dr. Binetti started a nonopioid approach with patients. 

The author in front of her car, which features a Princess Leia tire cover
By
Sarah Bowen

I called one of my remaining friends and said, “Help me, Helen. You’re my only hope.”