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Family can be one of our greatest sources of physical security and emotional support. But family environments can also foster destructive emotions and behaviors, including substance abuse and addiction. READ MORE: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/guide-for-families-i

Great news! A Northeast Ohio university has received a $200,000 grant that will help train students to help fight the opioid crisis plaguing the state of Ohio. https://spectrumnews1.com//ua-receives-opioid-grant-for-ad

My dream is to attain long-term sobriety, and I believe one day I will, but just for today I choose to live in recovery until I fall asleep. I will fight my alcoholism daily. I no longer live in fear of anyone trying to "out" me. https://www.courier-journal.com//kentucky-teac/3789385001/

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I don’t know what kind of impression people have of drug addicts. They’re normal, every-day people. https://www.wkbn.com//side-effects-family-friends-discuss/

"So many people believe parents are somehow responsible for their children’s addictions. That’s why we get almost zero support." Read More: https://www.theguardian.com//the-secret-support-group-fami

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you have a wonderful, peaceful and fulfilling day with those you love

3 tips for family members of addicts via @ClearviewTreats: 1) Learn About Addiction 2) Recognize and Strive to Stop Enabling Behavior 3) Take Care of Yourself... Read More: https://www.clearviewtreatment.com/blog/tips-addicts-family/

Addiction Matters. I take this so seriously because I know for me, all it takes is one wrong choice. https://www.wwltv.com//289-9892ced0-e282-40e8-84c6-b03046b

Researchers at Washington State University will help rural families and communities prevent opioid addiction through training and education in a new project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. READ MORE: https://news.wsu.edu//cross-college-partnership-help-rura/

Supporting loved ones who are struggling with addiction starts with shedding the shame that is typically associated with it. https://www.augustachronicle.com//breaking-stigma-of-addic

Addiction is a family disease, and anyone the addict touches, the disease will touch too. https://www.kwtx.com//addiction-is-family-disease-survivo/

"I wouldn't have a family without sobriety first and foremost." https://www.eonline.com//dax-shepard-shares-he-relapsed-af

"When my 13-year-old daughter needed hernia surgery as my brother was hitting rock bottom, it wasn’t the operation I feared. It was the opiates that would be part of her recovery." https://www.nytimes.com//addiction-opiates-surgery-pain-ma

Recovery is a consistent evolution, and change is consistent. It’s the only thing that’s constant. As long as we can go with the flow kinda put our hands up and enjoy the ride there’s always hope. https://www.baltimoresun.com//bs-hs-mental-health-recovery

What an incredible recovery so far for Shaun Weiss, who was a fan favorite among Mighty Ducks fans in the 1990’s. https://www.complex.com//mighty-ducks-star-shaun-weiss-sob

The Families Against Narcotics Grand Traverse chapter or FAN, says substance abuse is up 30% with people either turning to drugs or alcohol or having relapses. FAN is not only trying to raise awareness but also erase any stigma associated with drug abuse. READ MORE: https://www.9and10news.com//families-against-narcotics-ra/

Some tips for family members of addicts via clearviewtreatment.com https://www.clearviewtreatment.com/blog/tips-addicts-family/

There were a reported 28.6 million children of adult alcoholics in 2017, amounting to 11 million who were 18 and younger. Adult children of alcoholics were reported to endure toxic stress and develop caretaking tendencies that can create future addiction or codependent dynamics. https://www.addictioncenter.com//examining-early-childhoo/

Sesame Street has launched a web series to help families dealing with addiction, to offer resources and strategies a child and family therapist may use in their work with families. https://katu.com//sesame-street-webinar-tackles-addiction-