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By
Dean Dauphinais

During stressful times, it's important to take care of yourself—especially for caregivers.

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By
John Purcell

Finding the right addiction treatment is essential for recovery. I am miraculously lucky, but many are not.

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By
Taylor McCaughey

Lately, I've learned a lot about healing.

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By
Kelly Minnick

Addiction is an isolating disease for everyone. But since Ian's death, I've learned that almost everyone has a loved one or knows someone with a substance use disorder.

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By
Jon Robert Hall

Today, I am releasing a song I wrote. It's the same day that, four years ago, I took my last pill. 

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By
Holly Jespersen

Here are my top tips for getting festive without jeopardizing your health.

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By
Anonymous

I’d love to tell my mom that I understand how much shame she’s feeling. I want to tell her how her drinking affects me. But it's hard.

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By
Steve Leker

When I decided to do a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, it was only natural and fitting that I hike it to raise funds in Brady’s memory. 

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By
Jaclyn Brown

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

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By
Sarah Bowen

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

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By
Katherine Ketcham

“I’m going to talk to Ben. I’m going to talk about treatment. Do you want to go with me?”

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Browse for support groups and local resources. 

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By
Gary Mendell, founder and CEO

President Biden must act now. 

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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.”

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By
Josephe Hickox

If you are reading this to hear another war story, then please go ahead and stop.

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