Can a DNA Test Predict Addiction?
When it comes to understanding addiction, the “nature vs. nurture” debate is constantly evolving. I found a fascinating article from KnowYourDNA that explores a common
This blog is written by our founder, Harris, as a resource for anyone affected by SUD/OUD. Every entry is a reminder that words have power — to connect, to heal, and to call us into action.
When it comes to understanding addiction, the “nature vs. nurture” debate is constantly evolving. I found a fascinating article from KnowYourDNA that explores a common
Finding support for substance use or mental health is a huge step, but finding a space that truly understands your lived experience can be a
The rise of synthetic opioids has made understanding emergency response more important than ever. I recently read a visual guide from USA TODAY that provides
Finding ways to help teenagers navigate their independence can be a challenge, especially when it comes to the natural urge to take risks.
On Friday, March 13, 2026, I delivered a presentation to 10th graders at a 7–12 high school on Long Island, visiting four health classes throughout
Right before the President’s winter break I gave my latest presentation at a high school in the New York City metropolitan area. I am not
Greetings from all of us at The Humane Organization for Substance Awareness, Inc., DBA The Zach Project. Over the past year, we have continued our
Medical research continues to reinforce a critical truth: substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic, treatable medical condition—not a moral failing. According to the National
My last presentation to health classes in a Suffolk County, NY, senior high school went very, very well. I just got home, still feeling the
There’s a saying I’ve heard often — that when someone shares their story, they never know whose life they might be saving. I’ve seen this
There are moments when I feel like I’m standing in a long hallway. Behind every closed door is a group of people who need to
Dear Zach, I see you every day while I work to spread awareness, knowledge, and ways to prevent SUD from taking more lives and causing
A Personal Quest to Educate and Inspire Change Last year, I embarked on a new journey—a mission to educate communities about Substance Use Disorder (SUD),
Dear Jim, I am deeply sorry that you have been affected by substance use disorder in any form. Having lost my Zach many years ago
A few years ago, I launched this website unsure of how it would be received. I was stepping into an unfamiliar world, sharing a deeply
By Jan Hoffman, New York Times Despite the continuing rise in opioid overdose deaths, one of the most effective treatments for opioid addiction is
#1 January 06, 2022 The new year can bring new beginnings, occasions and stories to everyone’s life. We hope you will stay with us for the
#11 December 16, 2021 A Mother’s Heart intimately knows and recognizes her child at the moment of conception. Speaks to and caresses her precious unborn child’s
#10 August 31, 2021 VIEW THIS SHORT VIDEO Today is International Overdose Awareness Day and the time is ripe for some big changes in the
Mourning clouds diffusing Shreds of Sadness remain Underlying Hopefully not pervasive Yet hints of Light Peak through I NEED
PHILADELPHIA — Steven Kelty had been addicted to crack cocaine for 32 years when he tried a different kind of treatment last year, one so
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#2 August 3, 2020 From reading and listening to hundreds of stories in emails and in a
#1 July 30, 2020 We, who have lost loved ones who were afflicted with OUD (opioid use disease) are going through a doubly difficult time