Susan Carter headshot
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

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

Boy playing soccer
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. 

Man and woman hugging and coping with grief
By
Kelsey Ferrara

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

Two people on a date at the beach
By
Kelsey Ferrara

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

Two women embracing
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.

Holly on a paddleboard in the ocean
By
Holly Jespersen

Self-care makes me a better version of myself.

The author with friends on a beach
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.

Girl-sitting-looking-at-the-camera
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

A close up on a group of people holding hands
By
Allie Weiser, PsyD, MS, National Alliance for Eating Disorders

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

Holly at the beach
By
Holly Jespersen

My journey through eating disorders and addiction.

Ashley Miller and wife
By
Ashley Miller

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

In Lieu Of Flowers
By
Maritza Hiciano

After talking to grieving families, we've made it easier for loved ones to give a donation in lieu of flowers. 

overdose crisis
By
Kelsey Ferrara

Opioids have played a role in the overdose crisis, but the problem runs much deeper than the drugs themselves. 

Senior Golfer in Florida
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

For those dealing with chronic knee pain, summer can come with a sense of dread

hepatitis day
By
Kelsey Ferrara

Every year on July 28th, people around the world observe World Hepatitis Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the virus and its impact. 

Women in a support circle

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