Decreasing Stigma through Language
Summary: A study by the NIH has shown that the language we use is one of the most important ways we can decrease the stigma against...
Virginia allies with other states in suing opioid drug manufacturer
VA Attorney General Mark Herring is filing an ongoing suit against Purdue Pharma, makers of the opioid Oxycontin. While more than 28...
Lives saved!
Last week, the VA Department of Health released preliminary data that shows the hard work of all advocates is truly making meaningful...
Are pet prescriptions contributing to the opioid crisis?
The preliminary findings of a study, by the University of Pennsylvania, suggests we are seeing an increase in opioid prescriptions...
Alarming increase in overdose death rate for women aged 30-64
According to CDC findings reported in Biggest jump in drug overdoses was among middle-aged women, “Deaths from drug overdoses increased...
Dayton, OH cut overdose deaths in half
Dayton, Ohio is giving hope to cities around the country, as they had a 50 percent reduction in overdose deaths from 2017 to 2018. The...
A lifesaving app is in the works
Second Chance, an app currently being developed by The University of Washington, transforms your phone into an active sonar, allowing it...
Show your support for recovery!
The Recovery Matters license plate, designed by Jan Brown and in partnership with SpiritWorks, the McShin Foundation and True Recovery,...
Interested in becoming a Revive Trainer?
Special training available for those interested in volunteering with The Chris Atwood Foundation to train individuals in their community...
Bleak New Estimates in Drug Epidemic: A Record 72,000 Overdose Deaths in 2017
The silver lining in this grim report is that some states in New England are demonstrating how they've reduced their death rates, even...
