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Honoring Lives Lost to Overdose: APC’s Partnership with the Into Light Project

The Addiction Prevention Coalition is excited to announce our new partnership as the custodian of the Into Light Project, a powerful art exhibition created to memorialize those who have lost their lives due to overdose and substance use. What is the Into Light Project? The Into Light Project is a national nonprofit that is using

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Talking to Children About a Parent’s Addiction: Tips for Success

When a parent struggles with addiction, it doesn’t just affect them—it can ripple through the entire family, leaving a significant impact on their children. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), about 1 in 8 children lived with at least one parent who had a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2016-2017.[1]

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7 Ways to Rebuild Trust With Family When You’re In Recovery.

Addiction is a powerful disease, capable of making people act in ways they normally wouldn’t. Similar to other mental health challenges, a substance use disorder can alter your thoughts, feelings, and interactions with the world. One way addiction changes behavior is by reinforcing the brain’s reward mechanism to the point where drugs or alcohol become

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New Research, Along With FDA Guidelines, Highlight the Need for Advancements in Treating Stimulant Addiction

Despite the complex nature of addiction, there are many effective paths toward recovery. One path combines behavioral therapy and counseling with Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications in an approach known as medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT involves treating addiction both therapeutically and pharmacologically, and several medications have been approved by the FDA to treat addictions

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