President Joe Biden giving a speech at a podium, with a large monitor and American flag in the background. Photo by Adam Schultz.
By
Gary Mendell, founder and CEO

President Biden must act now. 

Anne Emerson and her fiance
By
Anne Emerson

"I knew that with each overdose he suffered, it was one closer to him dying."

Taylor McNeil and her brother
By
Taylor McNeil

Finding a new support team after losing my brother.

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By
Alan Charles

“If you don’t share who you really are with the people in your life, you’ll never get better.”

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By
Laura Silverman

I’m sober, not boring.

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By
Editorial Team

More than two-thirds of patients have leftover opioids after surgery.

A set of hands holding a newspaper, with the headline "Changing the Narrative"

Addiction is complicated-and so is media coverage. 

Taylor and Bryanna, in white dresses, posing for a photo

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

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By
Dean Dauphinais

If you become dependent on Klonopin, you may suffer severe withdrawal symptoms. Learn about casual prescription practices and a potential Alzheimer's link. 

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By
Katherine Ketcham

“I’m going to talk to Ben. I’m going to talk about treatment. Do you want to go with me?”

Lauren Fern Watt at the bookstore
By
Lauren Fern Watt

I saw a room filled with wet eyes and compassion.

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By
Marissa Angerer

Addiction took me to the edge.

Leslie & Family
By
Leslie Litsky

Why didn’t anyone talk with me about other options?

Operation Understanding, 1976
By
William White, Gary Mendell, and Samantha Arsenault

Outdated treatment methods took a deadly toll.

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By
Nancy Vericker

Coupled with fear is a flicker of hope.