This story was submitted anonymously for publication on this blog. I am writing this anonymously. Not because I am ashamed, but because I...

Overdose deaths rise as job losses and stress from Covid-19 destabilize people struggling with addiction

Kim VanBecelaere is the Assistant Naloxone Coordinator for FAN. For Recovery Month, she wanted to share this life-changing experience. It...

National Recovery Month is about hope. Hope that no matter what your mental health or substance use disorder is, help is there for the...

This yoga class is free to those in recovery and their families - every Wednesday and Thursday, advance registration required.

Thank you to Peggy E. Galimberti, LMSW, ACSW and Nancy Biehn, from Ele’s Place Ann Arbor who donated their time and expertise to teach us...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse—Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) How effective is drug addiction treatment?

This handout offers information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid

By A. Grambeau Getting our loved ones help with addiction and mental health issues is critical. There are times that it is important to...

Excerpt from the Washington Post - Suspected overdoses nationally jumped 18 percent in March, 29 percent in April and 42 percent in May

The following are highlights from the May 11th Washtenaw FAN meeting on boundary setting for a successful recovery

Washtenaw Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is THRILLED to announce that Yoga for Recovery (Y4R) is now virtual! Read More >

A perspective on the toll of addiction from the New England Journal of Medicine

Washtenaw FAN would like to congratulate Jamaine T. Atkins for his receipt of the Hometown Health Hero award for 2020! Awarded by...

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for people with substance use disorders and in recovery. While our in-person meetings...

A video message from David Clayton, our Regional Director & Outreach Coordinator. We may be going through a very rough time right now,...