atTAcK Addiction

06/02/2026

atTAcK addiction's Karen Jester joined a handful of vendors Saturday at The Kristine Foundation's Bake Sale at the Reach Church in Bear. The Kristine Foundation was started by two young sisters to raise awareness for mental health after they lost their mother (Kristine) to su***de. Among the interactions at the atTAcK addiction table:

* A mother stopped by to say that she has regularly attended the Monday Nar-Anon meetings at atTAcK addiction's Resource Center in Peoples Plaza and that they helped her immensely. Her son has been in recovery for 3 years.
* Karen introduced Kim Ramsey, the local chapter president for American Foundation for Su***de Awareness, to Deterra medical disposal bags and gave her the information on how they can obtain some, too.
* A young man and his partner have participated in atTAcK addiction's annual E-Racing the Stigma 5K on the first Saturday each March and they have a business offering CPR and first aid training.
* A representative of an organization called Free Mom Hugs stopped by. Free Mom Hugs works to empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community: "Our goal is to change the world simply by showing up."
* A young woman came up and said, "I know atTAcK addiction." She said she first met our organization at the play "The White Chip," the story of one man's journey to recovery from alcohol use disorder. atTAcK addiction was the community partner for the local theater company, New Light Theatre.

Community is about being present - and listening. To invite atTAcK addiction to your community event, email us: [email protected]

06/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Our Sussex County Chapter, supported by Delaware Goes Purple and DSAMH, will host Soberfest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hudson Fields in Milton. The free-admission festival blends together live music, games, food, vendors and behavioral health into a day of celebrating everyone in recovery, their families and friends. Watch for more details about this year's festival, including how to volunteer.

06/01/2026

The stigma and discrimination often experienced by LGBTQ+ youth increase their risk for substance use and addiction. For immediate help, call or text 988. To learn more at Partnership to End Addiction:
https://drugfree.org/lgbtq-family-and-substance-use/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSK01NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCWDNuRzdlMFdROGt

The stigma and discrimination often experienced by LGBTQ+ youth increases their risk for substance use and addiction. Read more about how to support loved ones in the LGBTQ+ community at drugfree.org/lgbtq-family-and-substance-use.

06/01/2026

atTAcK addiction hosts a weekly Nar-Anon Family Support Groups meeting at 7 p.m. Mondays at our Resource Center in Peoples Plaza. The free support group is open to anyone impacted by someone else's substance use disorder.

* atTAcK addiction's Resource Center is at 210 Peoples Plaza, Newark (behind the movie theater, between McGlynns and the Dollar Tree).
* 302-365-5221 or [email protected]

05/31/2026

It was day for community as hundreds of parents, grandparents and children attended Saturday's Knollwood Community Day, co-sponsored by atTAcK addiction and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Vendors, New Castle Police officers and volunteers came together to cook burgers and hot dogs, organize flag football and pinata games, play music, and provide giveaways and resources for families.

At the atTAcK addiction table, one man needed a new Narcan kit because he had used his to revive a man on Thursday night. A woman talked about her adult son in Texas struggling with alcohol, and we agreed that she needed to keep talking with him and urge him to visit an AA meeting. And a Boys & Girls Club official wants to work with atTAcK addiction to bring our prevention messaging to kids.

All of it - and more - is how we expand our community of recovery in Delaware.

05/29/2026

There's something social and therapeutic for everyone - women from our recovery residences, board members, volunteers and friends - when we come together each month for pizza, sodas, cookies and a craft.

On Thursday night, we made key chains with beads and inspiration from our lives. It's another way that atTAcK addiction is growing our community of recovery. Thanks to head crafter, Gail Humes, for her creativity, her patience and her love of community.

05/29/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, remember that being there for someone through a difficult moment - whether it's substance use or a mental health issue - can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone.

Learn more: 988lifeline.org

05/28/2026

Starting at 7 p.m. June 10, atTAcK addiction and Hope on Deck will come together at atTAcK addiction's Resource Center to offer a safe, supportive and judgment-free space for those who have lost a loved one to substance use. You are not alone.

05/28/2026

The legalization of recreational ma*****na across the U.S. has made ma*****na edibles more readily available. The New York Times found that the number of cannabis-related incidents reported to poison control centers jumped from about 930 cases in 2009 to more than 22,000 in 2024. And any numbers are likely an undercount because hospitals are not required to report such cases.

Of the cases that were reported in 2024, more than 75% of the poisonings involved children or teenagers.

To learn more about the risks associated with ma*****na for young people, invite atTAcK addiction's skilled educators to your organization, PTA or school:
https://www.attackaddiction.org/programs-and-resources/education-series

05/26/2026

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