The Shatterproof Blog

42 treatment programs. Countless emergency doses of naloxone. But Mark survived it all. Now, he's thriving in recovery.

How Contingency Management Could Have Saved My Son's Life

Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. In honor of this painful but important day, we're sharing stories from Shatterproof community members who've experienced overdose firsthand.

Saving his life is my sweet Brittany Rose’s legacy. Because she died, I was able to help him live.

This is just one innovative way to manage knee pain. 

States and counties will soon have billions of dollars to invest in science-based addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. Here's how to ensure the money is spent wisely.

From professional therapists to close friends, we all need trustworthy folks in our lives who help us wade through tough times and hard feelings.

How do you have a productive talk about a tough topic? 

Early in my recovery, I avoided LGBTQ+ functions. But luckily, a lot has changed in the world around me.

How can the stigma of addiction be rooted out? 

I have a wonderful life now. I don't know where I'd be without my dad's support and love.

The LGBTQ+ community is lacking inclusive, sober spaces for those in recovery. 

Ensuring Opioid Settlement Funds are spent wisely.

From coast to coast, it's been a great week for addiction policy change.

Within a week I had a prescription for Suboxone and access to support meetings. The doctor’s office called often to check in. I realized that maybe I could hang on.