May is here again. For many, it signals spring finally taking hold, warmer days, maybe the end of a school year. For me, and countless others in the recovery and mental health advocacy communities, it means something incredibly important: Mental Health Awareness Month. It's a...

April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). This crucial month serves as an annual reminder to increase public awareness and understanding of the impacts of alcohol misuse and...

The fight for recovery and a life free from addiction faces an unprecedented challenge in the form of illicitly manufactured fentanyl. This powerful synthetic opioid has permeated the drug supply, driving overdose rates to tragic highs and becoming a leading cause of death for...

On March 9, 2025, millions tuned in to 60 Minutes for a stark and deeply troubling exposé on Purdue Pharma and the controversial bankruptcy settlement that continues to reverberate through communities ravaged by the overdose crisis. The segment, a powerful reminder of the human...

Mark your calendars and set your DVRs! Tonight, Sunday, March 9th, at 7 PM ET/PT, CBS's "60 Minutes" will feature a powerful segment with Ryan Hampton about the fight for accountability from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.

Since 2016, I've made numerous visits to the HARP (Helping Addicts Recover Progressively) program at the Chesterfield County Jail. Each time I walk through those doors, I'm struck anew by the transformative power of this program, impacting both the men and women participating....

The overdose crisis continues to devastate communities across the nation, leaving a trail of addiction, overdose, and loss. Recent settlements with pharmaceutical companies offer a glimmer of hope, providing a substantial influx of funds intended to address this ongoing tragedy....

The overdose crisis continues to cast a long shadow over the United States, with countless lives lost and communities devastated by addiction. At the heart of this crisis sits Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family. After years of litigation...

The United States is facing a devastating public health crisis. Overdose deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, far surpassing those in other high-income countries. This alarming trend demands urgent attention and a comprehensive approach to address the complex factors driving...