Understanding Addiction: Awareness and Education

Advocacy and Prevention Through Community Engagement

At the Sanctuary for Second Chances, we believe that awareness is the first step toward prevention and healing. Our Understanding Addiction program is designed to help communities, schools, and families gain a deeper perspective on the realities of addiction, co-dependency, and the pathways to recovery.

We deliver evidence-informed, values-based education that breaks stigma and fosters compassion. Through engaging formats—such as school and community symposia, public talks, interactive workshops, print and digital resources, and collaborative partnerships with civic and faith-based organizations—we empower people to become advocates of hope and change.

Topics include:

• The Science and Lived Experince of Addition
• Co-Dependency and its impact on families
• Stigma Reduction
• Early preventiion strategies for youth
• Building resilience through values and life skills
• Supporting recovery in community and faith settings

Our goal is to equip communities with knowledge and tools to prevent substance abuse and compulsive behaviors, while promoting supportive environments for those in recovery.