Schools that implement comprehensive, age-appropriate and research-based prevention programming can have a real impact on reducing youth marijuana use and its adverse effects.
Learn how the parenting practices we've used to keep kids safe during the COVID-19 pandemic can also be used to protect their health from substance use.
Botticelli reflects on his own recovery, his experience of stigma, and how stigma and racism have impacted the way George Floyd and rapper DMX have been perceived in death.
Steve Madden reflects on the arc of his life, coming from a family with a history of substance use disorders, managing ADHD and, most importantly, learning to let go and to grow.
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.
The PACT Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Communities is empowering Southern Nevada with the resources to prevent substance misuse for all ages and promote recovery.
Addiction is a complex disease of the brain and body that involves compulsive use of one or more substances despite serious health and social consequences.
Tackling Youth Substance Abuse is a coalition of people and organizations with a mission to decrease youth and young adult substance use on Staten Island.
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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