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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.
Substance use and addiction in the United States, by the numbers.
Partnership to End Addiction encourages research on the medicinal value of marijuana and the use of any U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications derived from marijuana or containing cannabinoids.
The combination of several factors makes adolescence the critical period of vulnerability for beginning to use addictive substances and for developing the disease of addiction.
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.
We must hold our states accountable to spend pending opioid settlement dollars on prevention and addiction resources, not balancing their budgets.
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.
The time is long overdue to remove the buprenorphine waiver requirement and expand access to this life-saving treatment.
Partnership to End Addiction recommends that the federal government adopt a number of policy changes to address the youth vaping epidemic.
Families with insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act are not getting the benefits required by law for substance use treatment.
This guide shows state policymakers how to implement a public health approach to end the opioid epidemic.
Medications prescribed by a physician are the most effective, potentially lifesaving, treatment for opioid addiction. Read more about our position on medication to treat addiction.
The Partnership News Service provides weekly or breaking news on the top drug and alcohol news that impacts your work, life and community
Partnership to End Addiction opposes the legalization of marijuana for recreational use because it will increase access to and use of the drug among adolescents.
Partnership to End Addiction supports the decriminalization of marijuana because it more appropriately addresses marijuana use as a public health problem, rather than a crime.
Partnership to End Addiction supports reducing barriers to effective substance use disorder treatment, including eliminating the DATA 2000 waiver required to prescribe buprenorphine.
In order to effectively address our nation’s addiction crisis, addiction must be fully integrated within the mainstream health care system.
We have compiled a comprehensive set of effective policies and practices that identifies specific actions for improving the prevention and treatment of risky substance use and addiction in the U.S.
Drug addiction is a medical condition that causes lasting changes in the brain, similar to diabetes and other diseases. It's not a moral failing.