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      Proven strategies and early intervention techniques to prevent drug misuse and save lives.

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      Effective treatment and recovery resources to address substance use disorder and regain wellness.

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      Free, confidential support through our helpline, text messaging, and online groups for families.

    • Drug Information & Facts

      An in-depth guide to drug types, effects, and risks along with safe practices.

    • Family Stories

      Transformative narratives of recovery and personal triumph over addiction challenges.

    • Connect with our Helpline

      Text, email, or call for free, confidential help addressing your child’s substance use challenges.

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      Receive personalized texts with tailored tips, tools, and resources for every stage of support.

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      Assess your child’s substance use risk with our free, confidential tool for tailored guidance.

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      Join our support groups for parents and caregivers.

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      The many ways to donate, providing families with vital tools to combat addiction.

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      Opportunities to engage your friends and family in preventing and treating addiction

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      How we drive policy change and empower communities in raising up solutions to critical issues.

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      Raise funds for a special event or in tribute to ensure families have the support they need.

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      Share your personal story to inspire change, break stigma, and empower families facing addiction.

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    • Policy Work

      Using research and family insights to drive policies to improve treatment and prevent addiction.

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      Original research enhancing prevention, treatment, and recovery methods and practices.

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      Key insights on addiction prevention, treatment, & recovery.

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      We leverage our research and industry-leading knowledge to empower organizations and professionals.

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      We are a diverse community of researchers, advocates, clinicians, communicators, and practitioners.

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      We offer custom solutions to our clients. Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals.

  • About Us

    About Us

    • About the Partnership

      What we do, who we serve, and our key priorities to end the addiction crisis in the U.S.

    • Board of Directors

      Our board of dedicated leaders driving our mission to support families and prevent addiction.

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      Our highly-trained staff working to engage families and communities in ending the addiction crisis.

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      Join our team of experts delivering transforming addiction care with innovation, empathy, and data insights.

    • Our Impact

      Check out our 2023 report highlighting strategies for prevention, treatment and family engagement.

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      Tune in as journalist Elizabeth Vargas dives into personal stories and expert perspectives to inspire change.

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      Find information about our work, our stance on today’s most pressing addiction issues, connect with experts and get answers to frequently asked questions.

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Kevin Ambrose, Ph.D.

Director of Educational Technology

Pat Aussem, L.P.C., M.A.C.

Vice President, Consumer Clinical Content Development

Lizabeth Baiardi

Senior Accountant

Alexa Beacham

Senior Research Associate, Science and Technology of Early Prevention (STEP)

Sara Benish

Associate Director, Audience Development

Ann Benson

Helpline Specialist II

Molly Bobek, L.C.S.W.

Vice President, Family and Adolescent Clinical Technology and Science (FACTS)

Karla Castro-Soto

Associate Vice President, Helpline Services

Rachel Chernick, L.C.S.W., Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Family Services and Evaluation Research

Sarah Dauber, Ph.D.

Vice President, Research and Evaluation

Marcus Daugherty, M.A., L.M.H.C.

Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health Partnerships & Innovation

Ayana Davis

Associate Director of Human Resources

Jenna DeSantis

Vice President, Donor Relations

Devan Diaz

Community Partners Network Coordinator

Deb Drache, L.C.S.W.

Senior Clinical Director of Family Services

Creighton Drury

CEO & President

Emily Feinstein, J.D.

Executive Vice President

Josie Feliz

Director, Community Fundraising

Tracy Flynn

Associate Counsel

Sarah Forthal, M.P.H.

Data Analyst/Senior Research Associate

Lynn Galligan, P.H.R., S.H.R.M.-C.P.

Chief Human Resources Officer

Yoyce Geronimo Galvan, M.A.

Senior Director of Peer Support Services

Vanessa Gibbs

Product Manager

Maurizio Guerrero

Associate Director, Spanish Language Content

John Guinan

Grants Manager

Janice Guzman, M.S.W., L.M.S.W.

Helpline Specialist II

Cori Hammond, M.P.H.

Director, Prevention Services

Aaron Hogue, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Research and Clinical Science / Family and Adolescent Clinical Technology and Science (FACTS)

Maggie Holy

Associate Director, Marketing Analytics and Data Insights

Aphrodite Johnson

Senior Accountant

Nicholas Kontz, M.A.

Project Coordinator

Kristin Lamendola

Vice President of Business Development

Milagro Lara

Research Assistant

Douglas Leu, M.S.

Chief Technology Officer

Elizabeth Liguori, M.B.A., PMP

Director, Family Services Operations and Grants

Jaqueline Liu

UX Researcher & Designer

Precious Mack, M.L.I.S.

Website Director

Alexandra MacLean, M.A.

Senior Director, Clinical Training & Research Ops

David Man, Ph.D., M.L.S.

Library Director

Cindy McGulvery

Chief of Staff

Jessica Meyers

Product Manager

Robyn Oster

Associate Director, Health Law and Policy

Elisa Peña, M.A., CASAC

Helpline Specialist II

Jill Plevan, L.C.S.W.

Helpline Supervisor

Nicole Porter, Ph.D.

Senior Director, PCYF

Andrea Quintana

Junior Product Manager

Linda Richter, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Prevention Research and Analysis

Pam Ricklin

Associate Director, Content Production

Janelle Robinson

Associate Director, Prevention Services

Andrea Roley

Chief Communications Officer

Catherine Ross Saavedra

Senior Director, External Communications

Mithra Salmassi

Educational Content Editor

Gina Samson

Chief Financial Officer

Rebecca Shaw

Director of Integrated Campaigns

Maria Sobrino

Research Associate

Kathy Strain

Manager, Advocacy and Peer Services

Steve Streicher

Vice President, Marketing

Timothy Su, M.A.

Chief Information Officer

Amanda Sy

Jr Product Manager

Lindsey Vuolo, J.D., M.P.H.

Vice President, Health Law and Policy

Mari Watkins

Research Associate

Joshua Weinberg

Vice President, Finance and Controller

Cesar Bravo Wolfe, L.I.C.S.W.

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