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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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By
Tom A.

Early in my recovery, I avoided LGBTQ+ functions. But luckily, a lot has changed in the world around me.

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By
Rachael Cooper

How can the stigma of addiction be rooted out? 

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By
Anne Emerson

I have a wonderful life now. I don't know where I'd be without my dad's support and love.

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By
Shannon Touhey

The LGBTQ+ community is lacking inclusive, sober spaces for those in recovery. 

Key advocates, including Shatterproof's Courtney Hunter, watch Governor Sisolak sign legislation on the steps of the capitol building


Ensuring Opioid Settlement Funds are spent wisely.

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From coast to coast, it's been a great week for addiction policy change.

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By
Chad Fahlberg

Within a week I had a prescription for Suboxone and access to support meetings. The doctor’s office called often to check in. I realized that maybe I could hang on.

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By
Karen Anginoli

This will be my fourth Mother’s Day without my son, Jason. I often reflect on the past at this time of year.

A childhood photo of the author's daughter, smiling in a red and white go cart
By
Connie Koch

Lyndsey felt ashamed, judged, and trapped by the stigma surrounding addiction for 9 long years—and so did we.

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By
Lorri Detrick

Learn the difference between action and awareness this Alcohol Awareness Month. 

The author and her brother

Tony always searched for his purpose. Now I know that purpose lives on in me.

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