Holly on a paddleboard
By
Holly Jespersen

Joe and a volunteer holding a thank you sign
By
Joe Banez

Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that awareness is important—but awareness alone is not enough. Progress requires action grounded in what works. 

Lydia Taylor
By
Lydia Taylor

There is no single timeline for recovery. There is no correct way to grieve. There is only the next step, and then the one after that. Some days that step is reaching out. Some days

Andree

Two California mothers share why transparency in addiction treatment can save lives—and why continued investment in Treatment Atlas matters. 

Teens

Adolescence is a time of major growth and change, especially in the brain. The parts of the brain responsible for judgment, impulse control, learning, and emotional regulation are still developing, and that process continues well

Adrienne Webster
By
Adrienne Webster

Reposted from Adrienne's Heavy Petal Substack

By
Dr. Lisa Kugler

Caregiving is a journey that requires resilience, community, and self-compassion. Celebrate the small victories, seek support, and remember—you are not alone. This journey is NOT Italy, but it has its own beauty waiting to be discovered. 

Heart Month

Alcohol’s effects on the heart depend heavily on how much, how often, and how long someone drinks. 

ADA
By
Dr. Lisa Kugler

Living in recovery is about more than abstinence; it’s about reclaiming your life and your rights. Understanding ADA protections can empower you to pursue employment confidently and advocate for accommodations that support your health and success. 

By
Falen Petros

Take a look at the campaigns and campaign stories from across the country. 

Black people in a support group
By
Natasha Magino

Addiction & Mental Health Resources for Black People 

GA Recovers

Thank you to the community members, partners, and volunteers who made Georgia Recovers possible. The results reflect your commitment, and the continuing need for people-centered approaches to transform the conversation around SUD. 

sparkler

A supportive, judgment-free resource roundup for Dry January.

Shatterproof Giving Tuesday

At Shatterproof, Giving Tuesday is more than a fundraising moment. It’s a powerful reminder of why our work exists — and why your support strengthens families, communities, and systems across the country.

Opioid Settlement Spending
By
Kristen Pendergrass

When Shatterproof, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, and KFF Health News partnered to track opioid settlement spending across the country, we knew that there was broad variation in how states were approaching the

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