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January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a time dedicated every year to raising awareness about treatment options, pathways to recovery, and supporting others in need.

‘Treatment works!’: January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

SAHMSA graphic for National Recovery Month that adds "Hope is real. Recovery is real."

National Recovery Month raises awareness and reduces stigma 

International Overdose Awareness Day - August 31

Taking action on International Overdose Awareness Day

A dad sits on the ground and celebrates, smiling, as his toddler child walks toward him in their living room.

Client story: Overcoming fentanyl addiction to flip the narrative

A man stands in his kitchen, washing dishes with a smile on his face.

Client story: ‘My only job was to stay sober’

Alcohol’s impact on the body and brain 

Woman with coffee outdoors in early morning.

What drug use does to 1 in 6 Americans  

Ms. Emma

Black History Hero: Emma 

Francesca

LifeWorks NW’s Black History Month Hero

The New Year Can Be Difficult for People in Recovery

Ending the stigma against Alcohol Use Disorder starts with language

codependency

What Does Codependency Look Like?