Partnership to End Addiction

This Recovery Month, you may hear that “relapse is a part of recovery.” But what does that mean? As a loved one is learning how to live in recovery, it’s important that parents and caregivers understand what relapses are, and what it means when one happens. We want to remind people that recovery is about progress, not perfection. Visit Partnership to End Addiction's Recovery Resource Center at drugfree.org/recovery and notMYkid's resources at notmykid.org. #RecoveryMonth #SubstanceUseDisorder #recoveryispossible #relapse #learnwithpartnership

Individuals leaving incarceration face a significantly elevated risk of overdose death but are often unable to access care. Medicaid coverage generally stops when a beneficiary is incarcerated, and it can take weeks or months to reenroll once released. During National #RecoveryMonth, ask your members of Congress to support the Reentry Act, which would allow Medicaid benefits to restart up to 30 days prior to release. This would make it easier for individuals to access treatment and enable sustained recovery. https://lnkd.in/g74gP7Bg

Families can play an essential role in better outcomes for people affected by addiction. From prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery, supportive relationships can help loved ones recognize concerns, encourage treatment, stay connected, and support long-term recovery. Families need support, too, and they don’t have to navigate addiction alone. Watch the video to learn how families can help at every stage. Opioid Response Network #Addiction #FamilySupport #AddictionRecovery #SubstanceUseDisorder #LearnWithPartnership

Today, the Rutgers Addiction Research Center (RARC) within the Rutgers Brain Health Institute, the nation's largest addiction research center, announced a formal partnership with Partnership to End Addiction, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing and addressing substance use disorders.      The partnership brings together two organizations addressing addiction from complementary angles: RARC's translational research spanning basic science, prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy, and Partnership to End Addiction's work with parents, communities, and professionals. Together, they aim to close what researchers call a 17-year gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. Research and prevention too often operate in silos, each with its own conferences and constituencies; this partnership is meant to bridge that divide.      For families navigating substance use — whether worried about a child, supporting a loved one in recovery, or trying to understand risk — this partnership means the guidance they receive will be even more closely tied to the latest science, translated into practical, usable information.      Learn more at drugfree.org/newsroom. 

DNA doesn’t just shape our eye color. It shapes how our brains are wired for risk, anxiety, reward, and so much more. Dr. Danielle Dick, the director of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center joins Elizabeth Vargas for the season 8 premiere of Heart of the Matter to unpack the science behind that idea. Dr. Dick explains the three genetically influenced pathways to substance use disorder and why understanding a person’s wiring, rather than assigning blame, is key to real prevention and recovery. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eqZgaTUn #heartofthematter #addictionawareness #addictionpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #genetics

This Recovery Month, meet Ally. 🧡   Ally is in early recovery from stimulant addiction – and she's running the TCS NYC Marathon for Partnership to End Addiction because her family's experience taught her firsthand how much the right support can change everything. You can support her at drugfree.org/2026marathon #RecoveryMonth #RunningForRecovery #TCSNYCMarathon #NYCMarathon #2026NYCMarathon #FamilySupport

Teenagers deal with a lot of stress, from school and grades to friendships, relationships, sports, jobs, and major life changes. Stress is a normal part of life. In this video, we share how parents can help young people develop healthy coping skills. The goal isn't to eliminate every stressful situation, it's to help teens develop the confidence and coping skills they need to handle difficult moments in healthy ways. Discover how parents can help young people cope with stress in healthy ways, without turning to substance use. Visit drugfree.org/prevention for more information. #learnwithpartnership #backtoschool #mentalhealthmatters #stressmanagement #substanceuseprevention

🗓️ September is #NationalRecoveryMonth, a time to celebrate those who are in recovery from mental health and substance use. It's also a time to remind everyone that recovery is possible. 💪 I've learned a great deal about recovery while working at Partnership to End Addiction: 1️⃣ There's No Single Definition of Substance Use Recovery. Recovery looks different for each person. For some people, recovery means stopping substance use completely. For others, decreasing substance use, and/or finding ways to stay safe when using, is an important step forward.   2️⃣ Recovery may not look the way you first imagined, and that’s okay. Safety is supremely important, as is moving in a positive direction.   3️⃣ When families communicate better, handle challenges with understanding, and create a safe and steady home, it can make a real difference for their loved one seeking recovery, or in recovery.   4️⃣ For parents/caregivers of someone in recovery, it is also common to feel constant stress or worry and remain affected by past difficult experiences. But it’s important to remember that you can’t control or be responsible for someone else’s recovery. Taking care of your own health and well-being is an important part of supporting your loved one.   🤔 Wondering where to start? Find resources and guidance on helping a loved one here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-pM5cYg