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By
Dr. Richard Chudacoff

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

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By
Sazha Ramos

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

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Jon Robert Hall

Today, I am releasing a song I wrote. It's the same day that, four years ago, I took my last pill. 

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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By
John Purcell

Finding the right addiction treatment is essential for recovery. I am miraculously lucky, but many are not.

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The Senator discussed the importance of addiction solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nancy Liptak Stronger Than Addiction Challenge

For the month of September, we challenged everyone to choose a bold action to show how they were stronger than addiction. The results were incredible.

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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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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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By
Dean Dauphinais

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

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

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Taylor McCaughey

Lately, I've learned a lot about healing.

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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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