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We Know What Saves Lives—So Why Are We Cutting It?

Brandi Mac unpacks the emotional toll behind the latest overdose data and calls out why cuts to Medicaid and Narcan will reverse our progress in the…

Jun 19 •

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An Open Letter to Donald J. Trump

A citizen’s open letter to President Trump about America’s deep division and the choice between chaos and unity that will define his legacy.

Jun 15 •

The Day Empathy Came Back

A raw and honest story about how my daughter’s addiction shattered me, humbled me, and brought back the empathy I thought I had lost forever. For any…

Jun 14 •

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🔥 We’ve Been Here Before: Kent State Was the Warning.

The 1970 Kent State massacre showed us what happens when protest meets force. With U.S. Marines now deployed in Los Angeles, we must ask—how far are we…

Jun 11 •

"Do What You Can Live With": A Framework for Providers Who Work With Families Affected by Addiction

If you work with families navigating a loved one's addiction and you're still using the word enabling as a clinical tool, I want to offer you something…

Jun 6 •

Who the Hell Decided What “Sober” Means?

Someone recently left a comment on my Instagram that said:

Jun 3 •

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