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Top Addiction & Recovery News  |  Week of Oct. 9, 2022

Cynthia English

When it comes to common women's health procedures, there ARE pain management alternatives.

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By
Kirsten Suto Seckler

Reverse the Silence campaign will empower others to talk about overdoses. 

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By
Courtney Gallo Hunter

A lot of money is coming to states soon. But what’s in the fine print?

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By
Renee Barros

2,100 participants helped raise over $700,000 during the Stronger Than Addiction Challenge. 

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By
Ashley Narvaez

Together, we're starting conversations that shed light on stigma. 

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By
Q Garcia & Grace Lee

How can someone be expected to recover if they don't feel safe during treatment?

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These 6 resources break down myths, stereotypes, and misinformation.

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How can pain management options improve recovery?

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By
Courtney Gallo Hunter, VP, State Policy


Overdoses increased by 40% during the COVID pandemic.

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By
Matthew Stefanko

The Summit identified areas for future research. 

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By
Jennifer G. Velez

ATLAS is celebrating its 1 year anniversary. 

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By
Anonymous

I’d love to tell my mom that I understand how much shame she’s feeling. I want to tell her how her drinking affects me. But it's hard.

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