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Partnership News

Updates on our work and press announcements.

New Campaign Aims to Break Silence on Opioid Addiction

We’ve collaborated with Facebook on a new public awareness campaign to reduce the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction.

Center on Addiction CEO Named to Committee to Address Emerging Drug Threats in U.S.

Our CEO, Creighton Drury, has been tapped to serve on the Office of National Drug Control Policy's Emerging Threats Committee

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is This Saturday, April 27

The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for this Saturday, April 27

New Report Finds Only Four States Provided Adequate Coverage for Addiction Treatment in 2017

New Report Finds Only Four States Provided Adequate Coverage for Addiction Treatment in 2017

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Center on Addiction Announce Merger

Center on Addiction and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids announced today they are merging under the name Center on Addiction.

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Responds to 2018 Monitoring the Future Study

The National Institutes of Health’s Monitoring the Future Study (MTF), an annual survey tracking substance use among nearly 45,000 8th, 10th and 12th graders, shows a dramatic increase in American teens’ use of vaping devices in just a single year.

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Launches Vaping Resource for Parents

The Partnership launched a new Vaping Guide, a resource to help parents talk with their kids about the risks of vaping.

Fred Muench Part of Google Panel in Washington, DC

Fred Muench joined an online discussion of experts from the technology space, public sector and nonprofits.

Sean Clarkin Awarded the Leveraging and Collaboration Honor Award by the FDA

Sean Clarkin received the Leveraging and Collaboration Honor Award by the Food and Drug Administration.

Partner for Hope Georgia Lenas to Run 2018 TCS New York City Marathon

Our Partners for Hope Team – a volunteer group of marathoners - will run the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of the families we serve.

Sgt. Tony Winstead Shares his Story on How the Partnership Inspired Him

Sgt. Tony Winstead shares how the Partnership inspired his community's advocate-driven organization, First Step Program.

Partnership Resources Featured in “Opioid and Substance Use Prevention Guide” Webinars

Partnership resources on opioids were featured in Boys & Girls Club of America’s  “The Opioid and Substance Use Prevention Guide” webinars.

Ride for Hope

Earlier this month, renowned SoulCycle instructor Halle “Homegirl” Becker led 40 cycling enthusiasts in an exhilarating spin cycle class in New York City.

New Discussion Guide for “Beautiful Boy”

We are pleased to partner with Amazon Studios and serve as a resource for the new film, "Beautiful Boy," which premieres nationwide this November. We created a discussion guide to accompany the film, in the hopes that it will foster discussion about substance use and provide insight into how families address addiction.

With Gratitude to Our Long-Time Friend, Dr. Herb Kleber

We were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our dear friend Dr. Herb Kleber.

The Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai and Center on Addiction Forge Strategic Alliance to Improve Addiction Treatment

Winter Wish Gala to Be Hosted by Soledad O’Brien, Producer, Award-Winning Journalist

The Partnership will celebrate its Winter Wish Gala on December 4 and it will be hosted by Soledad O’Brien, Producer, Award-Winning Journalist

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Responds to Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids Report

Our official response to the Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids Report, released late last week.

Join Us: Facebook Live with Surgeon General to Discuss Role Families Can Play in Solving Opioid Crisis

Join us on Thursday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a Facebook Live with the U. S. Surgeon General to discuss the role families can play in helping solve the nation's opioid crisis.

Recognizing Parents and Caregivers This Recovery Month

September is Recovery Month.

Join Us for New Facebook Live Series: Learn Skills to Help You and Your Child Communicate Better

We are excited to announce our first-ever “Parenting Skills Facebook Live: Support for Families Concerned with Substance Use” event taking place on Wednesday, August 15 at 8 p.m. ET on the Partnership’s Facebook page.

Partnership Parent Coaches Featured in the Washington Post and Kaiser Health News

In articles in both the Washington Post and Kaiser Health News you can read about Doug  and Bea Duncan, two of our Parent Coaches.

Two New PSAs Address Opioid Misuse and Abuse, Encouraging Parents to Reach Out for Help

We’ve created two new TV PSAs that encourage parents to take action and not hesitate to reach out for help.

YOU’RE INVITED: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and the National Institute on Drug Abuse Host Back-to-School Twitter Chat

Join us on Wednesday, August 8 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT as we co-host with the National Institute on Drug Abuse an hour-long Back-to-School Twitter Chat.

Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Named Official Charity Partner of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon Set for Sunday, November 4, 2018

We are proud to announce that the Partnership has been chosen as an official charity partner in the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon.
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