Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis
Ginny Atwood Lovitt is the executive director of the Chris Atwood Foundation (CAF), an organization that she founded with her family in...
Near and present danger: Virginia nonprofits offer Narcan training
Oakton, Va. — A law passed this year in Virginia allows nonprofit groups that train people how to administer the drug Narcan to actually...
Free Narcan Event
The Chris Atwood Foundation to dispense Narcan during training for the first time The Chris Atwood Foundation will be able to dispense...
Virginia man hikes 2,200 miles to help stop fatal overdoses
WASHINGTON — With drug overdoses now the leading cause of accidental deaths in the U.S., claiming more than 100 lives each day, more and...
Walking 2,200 Miles to Fight Addiction
Christopher's best friend, Spencer Brothers, has embarked on the biggest journey of his life -- hiking the entire 2,200 mile Appalachian...
Governor Signs Opioid Laws on Anniversary of Chris' Passing
On February 23, 2017, the 4th anniversary of Christopher's death, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law a bill that allows community...
Jan. 17th: Flood the General Assembly! Email and Call Your Representatives to Increase Naloxone Acce
The opioid epidemic continues to gain speed across Virginia and the nation, now claiming more lives than car accidents and gun violence. ...
Inaugural Night of Hope Auction raises $45,000
We are very happy to announce that our first silent auction event, Night of Hope, was a resounding success! Held at the law offices of...
Addiction: The Taboo Subject, educational event 9/24 and 10/3.
The most dangerous belief a parent can have is "Not my kid. Not my family. Not in my backyard." The truth is, it's already here. Our...
Part 4 - Taking the First Step
Taking the First Step is the last of a four part series on overlooked topics in addiction and recovery, produced by the Entertainment...
