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Coupled with fear is a flicker of hope.

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Browse for support groups and local resources. 

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I saw a room filled with wet eyes and compassion.

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

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Outdated treatment methods took a deadly toll.

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Volunteering with Shatterproof offers me a sense of giving back. 

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Research raises alarm about opioid use in older adults. 

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We lost our son to fentanyl 2 years ago.

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

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Video series from Addiction Policy Forum

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Laura Silverman

I’m sober, not boring.

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