Grant Hill, at the gym
By
Grant Hill

Untreated injuries can lead to even more pain. 

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

Dr. Binetti's head shot

Dr. Binetti started a nonopioid approach with patients. 

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. 

Two women watch the sunset on a beach
By
Rosemary Blackburn

These mothers found hope in recovery. 

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.”

A set of hands holding a newspaper, with the headline "Changing the Narrative"

Addiction is complicated-and so is media coverage. 

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

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

Rick Werner
By
Rick Werner

We lost our son to fentanyl 2 years ago.

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Research raises alarm about opioid use in older adults. 

Helen Morrison - Shatterproof Ambassador
By
Helen Morrison

Volunteering with Shatterproof offers me a sense of giving back. 

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

Since November 16, 2018, there are two questions that instantly make my heart stop.

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

What does this mean for families impacted by addiction?

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Browse for support groups and local resources.