As the Partnership for a Drug-Free America continues to help parents whose children have developed a problem with drugs or alcohol, we take every opportunity to support those who have made it through the darkest days; those who have been treated for the disease of addiction and are currently living a life in recovery. As people in recovery seek community, connection and support, the Partnership welcomes them to a new web destination at www.drugfree.org/lifeafter.

As part of the Partnership’s commitment to recovery, on Saturday, September 27th, Partnership staff, friends and family participated in A&E Network’s Recovery Rally which united thousands of people in a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge followed by a rally in City Hall Park in downtown New York City. The Partnership believes that recovery is an attainable goal, and should be celebrated and supported. Marching alongside so many people who are living proof that treatment works was inspiring, and renewed the Partneship’s commitment to ensure that families have access to treatment and other help for loved ones in trouble.

With the new Life After site, the Partnership strives to support the recovery community further by providing a place for those in recovery to share their stories, connect with others who have had similar experiences and find encouragement from friends and family. Even if you are not struggling with recovery yourself, please visit Life After to express your support or to be inspired by these amazing stories of success and hope.