It’s Official: The NOPAIN Act Passes!
On December 29th, President Biden signed into legislation the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (“NOPAIN”) Act. This groundbreaking legislation attempts to prevent opioid addiction
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Addressing the Root in Recovery
“My problem wasn’t alcohol’, he said, “Alcohol was the solution to my problems.” About a year ago, I found myself divorced. Something I never imagined
Congressional Support Builds for Legislation to Prevent Opioid Addiction
Congress has spent hundreds of billions of dollars battling America’s opioid crisis. To date, this support has gone to worthy causes such as support for
What’s in your Bucket?
Each Friday night, about thirty people, myself included, gather to share a meal together and what may be on our hearts from the current week.
Opioid Crisis Persists, Urgent Need for Action
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to release data on rates of drug overdose deaths in the United States. In their latest
Congress Finally Recesses; Opioid Use Disorder Epidemic Rages On
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that more than 93,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020. This is, by far,
Losing a Loved One in Recovery
Many people recovering from substance use disorders, like drug addiction or alcoholism, experience the death of a friend or family member while in recovery. Unfortunately,
Opioid Crisis Worsened During COVID-19; Time for Action is NOW
It is estimated that 90,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2020. This represents a 27 percent increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019
New Year, New Opportunity for Congress to Prevent Overdose Deaths
The start of a new year ushers in many changes and opportunities. Among these changes are a new Administration, a new session of Congress, and
When Children Grieve
Years ago when hosting some teenagers during a fishing tournament, a fourteen year old struggling to understand asked me, “Miss Dana, why did my mother