The Shatterproof Blog

It’s the biggest executive action on drug policy ever. Here’s what the president’s plan entails.

Top Addiction & Recovery News  |  Week of Oct. 16, 2022

Dr. Matthew Bernard discusses non-opioid alternatives to knee pain. 

Here's what you need to know. 

"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."

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

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

Begin treatment and meet your needs along the way.

On the one-year anniversary of her son’s overdose death, Julie Labinski testified in the Wisconsin State Legislature in support of new addiction legislation.

The next time you hear one of these addiction myths, respond with the facts.

Lately, I've learned a lot about healing.

Addiction is an isolating disease for everyone. But since Ian's death, I've learned that almost everyone has a loved one or knows someone with a substance use disorder.

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

This Memorial Day, I’m grateful for my recovery. But I know for many veterans, treatment is out of reach.

Navigating addiction with a loved one has certainly affected the way I treat my patients.