“Congrats are in order for my firstborn, and I’m proud to oblige. Having braved the crucible of addiction (and pleased the court), his ongoing commitment to recovery continues to inspire and amaze.” —Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. congratulating his son Indio on his sobriety and the release of his band's new single. Read more about Robert Downey Jr. and his road to recovery.

Addiction is a family affair. Whether you are a father who has struggled with addiction or a son or daughter who is supporting Dad's recovery, dealing with the aftermath of addiction can be tough. Father’s Day can mean many things to many people. On this Father's Day — June 19 — take some time to enjoy your new life with your family. You can’t forget or change the past, but you can move forward, stronger and healthier from having dealt with it. RENEW EVERY DAY

I Hope There's a Heaven How Greg Kayko, the single father of two young children, learned the value of being prepared to Dodge and Question rather than always trying to Answer From Convict to Rabbi: Rabbi Mark Borovitz Is the Holy Thief Rabbi Mark Borovitz talks about the spiritual malaise in our country and how we need to recognize that each individual matters. What this means for addicts is that we need to treat the human being, not the disease. Adolescent Alcohol Exposure A new study from Binghamton University shows alcohol exposure during adolescence leads to chronic stress vulnerability. Renew provides relevant and engaging information and resources to help individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and their loved ones create and embrace a healthy lifestyle.

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British “Chemsex” Case Highlights Dangers of Sex Under Influence of Psychoactive Drugs - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

British “Chemsex” Case Highlights Dangers of Sex Under Influence of Psychoactive Drugs - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A case of “chemsex” in the news in Britain highlights the dangers of intentional sex under the influence of psychoactive drugs, mostly among men who have sex with men. The case involves a London lawyer who supplied his boyfriend with a cocktail of drugs, which he overdosed on, according to CNN.

Naloxone Rescue Before Prince’s Death Highlights Challenge of Overdose Antidote - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Naloxone Rescue Before Prince’s Death Highlights Challenge of Overdose Antidote - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: The news that Prince was rescued from an overdose of the painkiller Percocet with the drug naloxone six days before he died underscores the challenge of using the life-saving tool, public health experts tell The Wall Street Journal.

Insurance Plans Not Covering Necessary Services for People with Addiction: Report - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

Insurance Plans Not Covering Necessary Services for People with Addiction: Report - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: A new report finds insurance plans around the country are not covering the necessary services for people with addiction. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse reviewed addiction benefits offered in the 2017 Essential Health Benefits benchmark plans and found more than two-thirds violate the Affordable Care Act.

FDA: Abuse or Misuse of Anti-Diarrhea Drug Can Cause Heart Problems and Death - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

FDA: Abuse or Misuse of Anti-Diarrhea Drug Can Cause Heart Problems and Death - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Tuesday that taking higher-than-recommended doses of the over-the-counter diarrhea drug loperamide (Imodium) can cause serious heart problems that can lead to death. There have been a growing number of reports of people using the drug to manage their opioid addiction or to get high.

DEA Increasingly Alarmed Over Illicit Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

DEA Increasingly Alarmed Over Illicit Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Drugs - Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: The Drug Enforcement Administration has become increasingly alarmed over the proliferation of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, the acting head of the agency told a Senate committee Tuesday.