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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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By
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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By
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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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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