An old family photo of the author, in sunglasses, holding her baby son Tommy
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Colleen Michaelis

Being a mom feels impossible sometimes. 

Brett with his daughter, Sammie
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Jennifer Cartright

"Why did I survive and Brett did not?"

The author, pitching in a baseball game
By
Alan Charles

One snort of cocaine, 24 years lost.

Image of the author's son, wearing sunglasses and looking over a balcony
By
Jessie Dunleavy

He was the happiest he'd been in a long time. He wanted to live.

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. 

Rick Werner
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Rick Werner

We lost our son to fentanyl 2 years ago.

melissa-angerer-hero
By
Marissa Angerer

Addiction took me to the edge.

Shatterproof's CEO, Gary Mendell, with his son Brian as a young child

What does this mean for families impacted by addiction?

Anne Emerson and her fiance
By
Anne Emerson

"I knew that with each overdose he suffered, it was one closer to him dying."

The progression of a burpee movement
By
Dmitry Foox

50 burpees a day, 365 days

Taylor in front of the stage
By
Taylor McCaughey

Surpassing my goals at RUAA

The author
By
Avneet Isabella Himebaugh

It started with a phone call.

By
Michael Newton-McLaughlin

"I’m proud of you for your decision."

By
Editorial Team

"They cannot win the battle if there is no army."

By
Editorial Team

Addiction is powerful and patient.

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