The Shatterproof Blog

On September 24, communities across the country will come together for National Save a Life Day, a nationwide day of action focused on expanding access to naloxone and giving more people the tools to

Every August, on a closed stretch of Main Street in New Canaan, Connecticut, hundreds of people gather for an event that would have been almost unimaginable here a generation ago.

Every June 29, I pause to reflect on another year in recovery. Some years I celebrate with close friends. Other years, it's a quiet moment of gratitude. No matter how I mark the occasion, I

13 Years of Impact: 13 Shatterproof Accomplishments Worth Celebrating 

Medetomidine is appearing more often in illegal drugs, usually mixed with fentanyl. People may not know they're taking it, so it's important to understand the risks and how to respond to an overdose. 

Step Up, Stand Together: Why Shatterproof Team Captains Walk

Remembering Maurice Reznik: A Leader, Champion, and Friend of Shatterproof

When stories about addiction appear in popular culture, they often focus on devastation, loss, and crisis. While those realities are important to acknowledge, they are only part of the story.

Overdose Deaths Are Decreasing, but Our Work Is Not Finished

Shatterproof Staff Share What the Walk Means to Them

Back-to-school preparation usually means shopping for supplies, crafting schedules, medical forms, and emergency contacts. 

Schools prepare for medical emergencies every day, including allergic reactions and cardiac events. As overdoses increasingly affect young people, that preparation should include naloxone too. This isn’t about assuming

Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requested public comments to inform the Great American Recovery Initiative.  At Shatterproof, we knew our first step was to listen to our community.

Recovery isn’t about relying on willpower alone. It is about knowing what practices best support you, what settings put you at risk, and what helps you stay connected to the life you’re building. This Fourth of July, a little preparation can go a long way. Here

The COMPLETE Care Act would help expand access to these models so more people can receive effective addiction treatment in familiar healthcare settings. It’s a practical step toward a system where care is easier to find, easier to access

Pride Month is a time to celebrate identity, community, resilience, and love. It is also a time to recognize the barriers that still stand in the way of health, safety, and belonging for the LGBTQIA+ community.