ND addiction initiative grant awarded

Face It TOGETHER received a $200,000 award that will be spent over 19 months to map out a statewide system in North Dakota to address the addiction crisis.

Five ways to help a friend impacted by addiction

If you have a friend or even a co-worker with a family member struggling with addiction, you’ve probably wondered what to say or do.

What not to say to a loved one about addiction

Language plays an important role in the work we do. We reject the harmful labels surrounding addiction, including those often placed on loved ones.

How to stay well when faced with addiction

For loved ones of those with addiction, the hardest part can be the most basic process of living our lives in a time of uncertainty.

Twelve addiction resources for loved ones

We picked 12 books, videos and other resources that our loved one members find really useful.

Coaching 101: How it works

Wondering what peer coaches do and how they can help you or a loved one get well? We break it down so you can decide if coaching is for you.

Six lessons about recurrence (or relapse)

Shame – or guilt – often sets in when you or a loved one suffer a setback. Understanding what it means can help you manage what comes next.

The not-so-obvious signs of addiction

When it comes to spotting addiction, most people focus on the over-use of alcohol or another drug. But substance use is just one sign of this complex disease.

Second-hand effects of addiction for loved ones

It’s not unusual for concerned loved ones to underestimate the impact of addiction on their own health and wellbeing.

Five surprising truths about addiction treatment

Five of the most common truths about treatment that have helped de-mystify the process for our members.
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