Renee Hodges and Bobby
By
Renée Hodges

Addiction is a disease and it cannot be hidden away like a colony of lepers on an isolated island, shameful and out of sight. 

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Growing up is hard. But staying healthy shouldn’t be. 

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By
Jacqueline Filis

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

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By
Courtney Gallo Hunter, VP, State Policy

As the federal settlement dollars begin to come in, we must ensure that this money is spent wisely.

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Accessing science-based addiction treatment just got a lot easier in Wisconsin.

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Four new addiction bills have passed. Here's what they'll achieve.

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By
Dean Dauphinais

During stressful times, it's important to take care of yourself—especially for caregivers.

A bar graph showing the research. For LGB high school students, their rate of use was 25% higher for alcohol and 62% higher for marijuana when compared to rates among their straight peers.

"In the face of one of the worst drug crises in the U.S. ever, these disparities are incredibly alarming and underscore the need for national prevention strategies to be LGBTQ-inclusive."

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Top Addiction & Recovery News  |  Week of Oct. 9, 2022

Cynthia English

When it comes to common women's health procedures, there ARE pain management alternatives.

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By
Holly Jespersen

Here are my top tips for getting festive without jeopardizing your health.

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By
Kirsten Suto Seckler

Reverse the Silence campaign will empower others to talk about overdoses. 

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By
Courtney Gallo Hunter

A lot of money is coming to states soon. But what’s in the fine print?

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By
Renee Barros

2,100 participants helped raise over $700,000 during the Stronger Than Addiction Challenge. 

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By
Ashley Narvaez

Together, we're starting conversations that shed light on stigma. 

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