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

What does this mean for families impacted by addiction?

An illustration from Google's Recovery page, showing people chatting in a park

Browse for support groups and local resources. 

The author, Jen, sitting on a park bench, smiling
By
Jen Sugermeyer

Recovery is not just the absence of an addiction. It’s recovering and rediscovering the person inside.

Photo by Benjamin Faust. The legs and boots of a veteran, standing next to a pair of boots, a camo backpack, and an American flag.
By
Josephe Hickox

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

Photo by Israel Palacio. Image of camo-printed army helmets.
By
Cassie Hellyer

Addiction is real. But so is your ability to overcome it.

Headshot of Jen Wysong, a white woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a blue stone necklace and a grey t-shirt

Lights, camera, action! 

President Joe Biden giving a speech at a podium, with a large monitor and American flag in the background. Photo by Adam Schultz.
By
Gary Mendell, founder and CEO

President Biden must act now. 

The author with her mother and son, at a birthday party
By
Anne Emerson

Without my recovery, I wouldn’t have been able to be there for my mom when she was sick and needed me. 

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

Being a mom feels impossible sometimes. 

By
Michael Newton-McLaughlin

"I’m proud of you for your decision."

By
Lisa Smith

I was lost in a foreign city, but I was standing up straight.

By
Editorial Team

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

By
Editorial Team

Committing to recovery is a frightening leap of faith.

By
Editorial Team

In desperation, we find courage.

By
Editorial Team

Addiction is powerful and patient.

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