The Partnership for a Drug-Free America has launched a new beta Web site designed to celebrate stories of addiction recovery, and to bring a human face to the issue of substance abuse, which affects more than 22 million Americans. The site, called Life After, serves as a social network and inspirational showcase where visitors can share stories of hope, celebrate their recovery and find encouragement from friends and family.

While the site will feature stories of triumph over addiction to a variety of substances, the initial focus is on recovery from methamphetamine.

“Storytelling is an integral part of recovery,” said Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. “For the first time, the Partnership is building an online community dedicated to helping those in recovery draw strength from their common experiences. These people are living proof that recovery from meth is possible, and that’s an extremely powerful message of hope, especially for friends and family of those struggling with addiction. ”

The goal of Life After is to raise awareness about the many faces of addiction, and to emphasize the critical role of friends and family in supporting those who are addicted through treatment and recovery. The site seeks to motivate and engage family and friends to become educated about these issues, and is designed to be a conversation starter between those in recovery and the public to exchange experiences, share concerns about the dangers of meth and other substance abuse and to provide support and guidance for those seeking to help a loved one.

To learn more about this site, visit www.drugfree.org/lifeafter.