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How to Help End America's Addiction Crisis

Learn About the Science of Addiction, Treatment and Prevention

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Ways You Can Change Hearts and Minds

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Advocate for Change and Join the Movement

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By
Anne Lopez


A certified Peer Recovery Specialist weighs in.

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In a few weeks, they’ll each be running a marathon on different sides of the country. And they’re both doing it to raise funds and awareness for Shatterproof.

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42 treatment programs. Countless emergency doses of naloxone. But Mark survived it all. Now, he's thriving in recovery.

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Irene Filimonoff-Haney

How Contingency Management Could Have Saved My Son's Life

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By
Sophie Gabrion

What does it mean to honor someone you’ve lost to an overdose? How do you remember someone who died from a disease most of the world would rather forget?

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By
Nicole Maloney

Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. In honor of this painful but important day, we're sharing stories from Shatterproof community members who've experienced overdose firsthand.

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Jenny Souviner Hallett

Saving his life is my sweet Brittany Rose’s legacy. Because she died, I was able to help him live.

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This is just one innovative way to manage knee pain. 

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By
Courtney Gallo Hunter

States and counties will soon have billions of dollars to invest in science-based addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. Here's how to ensure the money is spent wisely.

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From professional therapists to close friends, we all need trustworthy folks in our lives who help us wade through tough times and hard feelings.

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How do you have a productive talk about a tough topic? 

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Double Your Impact This Holiday Season

Your gift will be DOUBLED, helping transform lives and bring hope to those affected by addiction. Together we can break the cycle of addiction and end stigma.

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