1. Mccallion: Understanding relapse as part of addiction recovery 

At 17, a senior in high school, I moved out and moved into my first apartment with my boyfriend at the time. (auburnpub.com)

2. Addiction is ‘the epidemic within the pandemic’; webinar offers help as holidays, isolation adds to the stress

The holidays always are a difficult time for people struggling with addiction or in recovery, who try to stay clean when surrounded by merrymaking and alcohol consumption, as well as the additional pressures of the season. (courant.com)

3. Monticello couple part of statewide awareness campaign focusing on substance addiction

Dock Henry, 37, and his wife, Lori, 41, are among five Hoosiers selected to share their story of recovery as part of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s “Know Your Facts” campaign, an awareness project to dispel stigmas of substance use disorder. (newsbug.info)

4. State spotlights addiction treatment resources as pandemic continues 

Officials are urging those struggling with opioid addictions, as well as their family and friends, to use the resources available, like Caron Treatment Centers, the Council on Chemical Abuse. (wfmz.com)

5. State of addiction: Washington County mom shares her tragedy to help others

A Washington County mother is hoping sharing the story of her son’s death will help other Pittsburgh area families heal. (wtae.com)