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.

Women having conversation

Research shows the words we use influence our perceptions.

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 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. 

Chemical compound

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. 

A non-alcoholic drink sitting on a table next to a lemon
By
Shelby John

After a few sips, a switch flipped in my brain. I started to fantasize about this drink, about the feeling of a good buzz. 

A postcard saying "Dry January" propped up next to a wooden calendar
By
Amy Bridges

While Dry January does have the power to do some good, it also simplifies a complex, nuanced issue.

Two muppets talking in a park
By
Kelsey Ferrara

The holidays can bring up painful emotions, especially for those of us who have lost a loved one. 

Nurse crossing his arms
By
Shatterproof Editorial team

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

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. 

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