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 many new lawmakers descending on
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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 love drugs more than me?”
Grieving the Loss of Addiction
Leading a monthly grief support group affords me the opportunity to witness the many different losses one can suffer from, while being a part of a weekly addiction and recovery
All Eyes on the Election but What Happens Next?
On Monday, the United States Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. At this point, the confirmation
When I Grow Up . . .
Not sure but don’t think anyone ever as a child has made the statement, “When I grow up, I want to become an addict.” Looking back over our lives from
We Need Urgent Action Now
A View from Capitol Hill By: Chris Fox, Executive Director, Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Congress is currently at an impasse negotiating the next relief package for those most affected by
Why We Need the #NOPAINAct Now
The COVID-19 crisis is taking a heavy toll on all Americans. The crisis is also exacerbating other challenges that we had been grappling with before the pandemic hit – especially
10 Helpful Ways to Deal With Feelings of Isolation Due to Coronavirus
Are you having a hard time adjusting to the change in your daily routine caused by COVID-19 safety measures? Me too. Whether you’re trying to figure out how to homeschool
As Congress Focuses on Current Crisis, Another One Looms
The novel coronavirus pandemic has affected Americans across the country. As stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders force Americans to stay inside, patients are being encouraged to delay elective surgical procedures during
What’s the Next Opportunity for Congress to Address Opioid Addiction Epidemic?
With the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump officially dismissed by the United States Senate, Congress now turns its attention to a busy work slate before them, which includes passing