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By
Shatterproof Editorial team

Knowing how to prep for surgery can help with the recovery process that follows. 

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By
Gary Mendell

Our founder and CEO, Gary Mendell, shares the story of how Shatterproof began ten years ago. 

An image of Cade Reddington crossing his arms and smiling at the camera.
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

The addiction crisis is growing and it's taking lives like Cade's. 

An image of Vanessa and her brother, James
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

Fentanyl: it's what starts my story, but it's also what stopped my brother's life. 

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By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

On November 5th, Susan celebrated 30 years of sobriety. And what she’s accomplished is remarkable.

Shelby John standing infront of a podium that says "Shatterproof"
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

I'm Shelby John - a mother, a wife, an athlete, a therapist, and a person in recovery. 

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By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

3 out of 10 teens who receive an opioid prescription before their high school graduation are more likely to misuse opioids in the future. 

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By
Kelsey Ferrara

If you are grieving while in recovery - you are in the middle of one of life's most difficult experiences. 

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By
Kelsey Ferrara

Dating is thrilling and exciting – but it can get complicated when you’re trying to maintain your sobriety.

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By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

Commonly known as a relapse, a recurrence of substance use disorder symptoms isn't a sign of failure. Here's what experts say about supporting someone through the experience.

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By
Holly Jespersen

Self-care makes me a better version of myself.

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By
Holly Jespersen

I used to try to be everything to everyone. But in recovery, I've learned how to have deeper, more meaningful friendships.

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By
Gely de la Cruz

I'm the daughter of someone with an addictive personality. When I was a child, my father's favorite pastimes were drinking and gambling. When he was drinking, he was the nastiest person ever and I watched

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By
Allie Weiser, PsyD, MS, National Alliance for Eating Disorders

25% of individuals with binge eating disorder also have a coexisting substance use disorder.

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By
Riley Miller

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we sat down with Riley Miller to discuss co-occurring disorders. 

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