“Hangover” actor Ken Jeong and GnR bassist Duff McKagan are a few of the celebs taking part in the campaign to start a conversation about mental health.
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"Hope Stems" Campaign Spotlights How Opioids Affect The Brain Using Flowers
The floral exhibit coincided with the Macy’s Flower Show, and aimed to depict opioid addiction in a different light.
Michigan Man In Recovery To Walk 280 Miles For A Good Cause
Mike Hamp wants to show people that they don’t need to rely on substances in order to live a full life.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
This year’s theme “Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow” focuses on educating young people about the dangers of alcohol abuse.
"Wear Your Meds" Buttons Help Fight Stigma Against Mental Health
Creator Laura Weiss hopes her pinback buttons can spark conversations and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness.
"192aDay" Campaign Spotlights Heartbreaking Toll Of Addiction
The campaign aims to spread awareness about addiction and offer resources for recovery and treatment options.
Alaska Celebrates Sobriety Awareness Month
The state will play host to a variety of sobriety-inspired events, wrapping up with a “nationally touring sober pop-up event” on March 30.
Women Launch "Joy Tour" To Raise Mental Health Awareness
Two women are on a nationwide mission to spread awareness about suicide prevention.
New York Launches Campaign To Promote Addiction Treatment Resources
The “Know Your Facts” campaign will promote information about addiction treatment resources, insurance coverage and support systems.
Parents Of Opioid Epidemic Named Citizens Of The Year
A New Hampshire paper has named the “parents of the addiction crisis” as the citizens of the year for 2018. In New Hampshire last year, 437 people died of drug overdoses, a significant number in the small state. Many of them were young adults who left behind parents who were unable to save them, despite… Continue reading Parents Of Opioid Epidemic Named Citizens Of The Year