Despite the urgent need for addiction treatment, individuals released from jails and prisons are often unable to afford or access care due to a lack of insurance coverage.
Kristen and Heart of the Matter host Elizabeth Vargas reflect on the judgment they face as women in recovery, the importance of overcoming shame and the feelings that come with caring for someone struggling with substance use.
In this episode of Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas, Montee talks about his journey through addiction, how he found purpose in fatherhood, and his work as a recovery advocate for communities of color.
Zac won won the heart of not only Tayshia Adams, but also viewers across the country with his candor, compassion and commitment to a substance-free life.
We sat down with Elizabeth Vargas, host of our new podcast on mental health and addiction, to understand why sharing these stories is so important to her.
Ask your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, a bill that would require prescribers to undergo addiction training before receiving or renewing their license to prescribe controlled substances.
You don’t have to be affected by drug addiction to support a friend whose kid is struggling, or have to know exactly what to say. You just have to be there.
Get proven strategies for helping to pass 911 Good Samaritan legislation in order to ensure that no one is prevented from calling 911 to help someone who overdosed.
Some parents might think having life-saving naloxone (Narcan) on hand might encourage their child to continue to use heroin or other opioids. But there's no evidence that that's the case.
We’ve been on the front lines of this issue for decades. But we can’t do it alone. Your voice can make a difference. Together, we can solve this crisis
We can use words like "addict" that perpetuate the negative stigma around substance use. Or we can use words that are compassionate, supportive and respectful.
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