In 2024, Virginia experienced the nation’s second‑largest drop in overdose deaths, with over 1,500 fatalities reported and a 44% reduction in fentanyl‑related deaths, according to provisional CDC data. That decline follows a national trend, where the U.S. saw a nearly 27% decrease in overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024. Yet while fewer lives are being […]
Mental Health in Alabama: Families Need More Than Awareness Across Alabama, families are quietly struggling with addiction, mental health disorders, and the heartache of watching loved ones spiral. While awareness around mental health is rising statewide through public programs, education, and increased conversation what many families need most is direct, personal support that meets them […]
In recent months, first responders across the country have faced a terrifying new challenge: opioid overdoses that don’t respond to naloxone, the lifesaving drug traditionally used to reverse opioid effects. Reports are emerging from cities like Chicago and Philadelphia that a veterinary sedative called medetomidine is increasingly being found mixed with fentanyl and other opioids. […]
Why Family Matters More Than Ever in Addiction Recovery Addiction is often seen as a personal battle, but the truth is it impacts everyone close to the person struggling — especially their family. A recent 2025 study from the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that people involved in treatment programs with their family’s active […]
“Without structured aftercare, families and their loved ones often find themselves back in crisis mode within weeks. Recovery begins at treatment—but it’s sustained at home.” — Dr. Evan Larsson, clinical psychologist and addiction recovery specialist The Overlooked Phase of Recovery Most families think the hardest part of addiction recovery is getting their loved one into […]
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