How One Trusted Relationship Can Change the Entire Trajectory of a Young Adult’s Life When a young adult begins the difficult journey of recovery from substance abuse—or seeks to prevent it altogether—what they need most isn’t a lecture, a list of rules, or even a well-intentioned treatment plan. They need a person. A voice that […]

Why Connection Is the Antidote to Addiction Addiction is often misunderstood as merely a problem of substance misuse. However, beneath the surface, addiction is deeply rooted in disconnection: from self, from family, from community, and from purpose. When young adults lose their anchors to meaningful relationships and supportive networks, they become more vulnerable to seeking

You know: addiction doesn’t just affect the person who is using—it touches everyone who loves them. If you have a friend, sibling, child, or partner struggling with addiction, you may feel a painful storm of emotions: fear, frustration, confusion, and heartbreak. You may also feel helpless, unsure of what to say or do, terrified to

Addiction touches every community, every family, and every individual. As the co-founder of Gregg’s Gift, dedicated to supporting young adults and their loved ones on the journey to overcome substance abuse, I have witnessed firsthand the array of emotions that come with this struggle—shame, fear, sorrow, frustration, disappointment, and, ultimately, hope. One of the most

Addiction has long been misunderstood, with blame for its existence typically falling to the individual suffering from it. It has often been seen as a failure of character, a sign of weak willpower, or simply a series of bad choices. Yet, with advances in neuroscience and medical research, we now understand that addiction is a