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Research raises alarm about opioid use in older adults. 

Rick Werner
By
Rick Werner

We lost our son to fentanyl 2 years ago.

Taylor and Bryanna, in white dresses, posing for a photo

At 15, Bryanna struggled with alcohol and drugs. Today, she’s thriving in recovery. 

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Addiction is complicated-and so is media coverage. 

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By
Sarah Bowen

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

Two women watch the sunset on a beach
By
Rosemary Blackburn

These mothers found hope in recovery. 

Sam Arsenault in the studio at NPR

Arsenault appeared on NPR and discussed residential rehab. 

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.

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Dr. Binetti started a nonopioid approach with patients. 

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Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family will pay the state nearly $275 million.

Grant Hill, at the gym
By
Grant Hill

Untreated injuries can lead to even more pain. 

A pair of hiking boots with a Shatterproof baseball hat
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. 

Dr Elizabeth Cherot

Post-surgical opioids pose a dangerous risk to women.

Taylor in front of the stage
By
Taylor McCaughey

Surpassing my goals at RUAA

The author and her brother
By
Ashley Fennig

2 years, 24 months, 104 weeks