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As part of our commitment to support individuals and families affected by opioid use disorder (OUD), Braeburn participated in the Shatterproof Walks in Boston, Chicago and NYC. Shatterproof’s mission to end the stigma of addiction complements Braeburn’s purpose to transform the management of OUD. At the walks, our team members had the opportunity to honor…

At Braeburn, we firmly believe that recovery is a journey best taken together. This bus tour is a remarkable testament to the power of community support and advocacy. Over the course of September and October, the bus will make 15 stops across the country, bringing together those in recovery, advocates, policymakers, and community members for town halls, workshops, and events. What Makes This Tour Special:…

According to the CDC, in 2022, 107,941 drug overdose deaths occurred, serving as a stark reminder of the urgency in addressing the opioid epidemic. Faced with this staggering loss of life, a one-dimensional response simply won’t suffice. Instead, we must adopt a multifaceted approach that acknowledges the complex nature of the crisis. One critical facet…

As I write about the importance of health equity during National Minority Health Month, I am reminded of my mother’s journey navigating the healthcare system. While working in a factory, my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. When she became too sick to work, she could no longer keep her employer health benefits. Yet, she…

As you may know, one of Mister Rogers’ famous quotes is, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” I entered Prevention Point’s warming tent, a critical need when temperatures drop…

Being an advocate for the substance use disorder community can take many forms – from those who reach the masses by sharing their incredible stories on social media, to those who pound the pavement hand-delivering toiletries and harm reduction tools or create welcoming spaces for people to go and reconnect with humanity, to all those…