Lee V
By
Lee Varon

When we love someone with a SUD, it can preoccupy every moment — Where are they? Are they ok?

Dave Becker and Friends
By
Dave Becker

Building community in Boston – one weekend at a time!

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

Father and son
By
Patrick Gabrion

Another Father’s Day is fast approaching. For me, it is not so much an occasion for celebrating, but more a time for reflection.

Pride flag with diverse friend group
By
Maritza Hiciano

To celebrate Pride Month, we're celebrating these 3 stories of strength and recovery. 

Vase with flowers
By
Shatterproof Editorial Team

As part of our celebration of Mental Health Action Day, we reached out to our supporters to learn about the habits and routines they use to take care of their mental well-being.

Mother and Daughter
By
Alexis Cavo

My mother had me at age 20, unexpectedly and not ready to take care of child. She was still in her party phase which actually, never really went away.

Mother & Daughter on a Beach
By
Maritza Hiciano

Kelli and her daughter Amelia openly share their experience as family members affected by substance use disorder, a story that resonates with far too many of us.

Women having conversation

Research shows the words we use influence our perceptions.

Women holding arms
By
Shatterproof

Five Things to Know

Black women in recovery
By
Shatterproof

In honor of Women’s History Month, explore a few triumphs in America's history with addiction, achieved by historic heroines.

Nzinga Harrison, MD, DFAPA
By
Nzinga Harrison, MD, DFAPA

To honor those who came before us and those who continue to champion the cause today.

Stephanie Hazard on boat
By
Stephanie Hazard

Learning how to love myself has been my greatest struggle and my greatest gift. 

Man covering his face in his hands
By
Kelsey Ferrara

Nitazenes are illicit opioids that have been growing in popularity across the US. 

Beautiful couple playing outside
By
Natasha Magino

Recovery is not the end; it's a beginning filled with possibilities for fulfillment. 

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