Advocating for More Options on National Prescription Drug Takeback Day

It begins with one pill: a prescription written in good faith and accepted with trust. Yet that one pill can...

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Reflections During Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

As the founder and CEO of a substance use disorder treatment facility, and as mother who lost her son to...

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Take Control of Pain: Progress, Partnership and the Promise Ahead

2025 has been a year of growth, reflection, and renewed commitment to preventing drug misuse and expanding access to the...

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Break the Silence: Confronting Stigma and Protecting Rural Americans

In October, I had the opportunity to present at the Mental Health America convention. I shared results from a survey...

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Pain Awareness Month: Expanding Options on the Road to Relief

Every September, Pain Awareness Month reminds us that pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans. In the U.S.,...

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Harnessing the power of technology to enhance care coordination for our caregivers and families

Caregiving isn’t easy. Long days, endless paperwork, logistical hurdles — moments spent caring for someone you love can feel like...

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On Overdose Awareness Day, the Greatest Gift is a Conversation

At Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse (MAPDA), we believe the greatest gift is a conversation — and...

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Empowering Patients to Take Control of Pain

Our shared commitment to supporting families and patients to navigate acute pain treatment on their terms. Recently, the Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network (FAM) launched Take Control of...

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Covered… Until You’re Not: How Prior Authorization Impacts Caregivers and Patients

Waiting for a prescription medication, treatment, test, or medical procedure can mean the difference between relief and suffering, progress and...

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