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 […]
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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
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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
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Substance abuse is a complex and devastating issue that affects not just the individual struggling with addiction but also their families, communities, and society at large. While the emotional and physical toll of addiction is often at the forefront of discussions, the legal implications can have equally profound and long-lasting consequences, particularly for young adults.
Legal Implications of Addiction: What Every Young Adult, Parent, and Donor Should Know Read More »
This may appear to be an odd topic with respect to substance abuse among young adults, yet consider this: In today’s digital world, social media is woven into nearly every aspect of a young adult’s life. Whether connecting with friends and finding new communities or staying informed on global trends, platforms such as Instagram, TikTok,
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You may know that I am the founder of a charity that supports young adults with resources, recovery, and prevention of substance abuse. I founded this charity in honor of my late son, who died of a drug overdose. He was someone many people found very funny, and humor was important to him. As our
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