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Gary Mendell

Founder & CEO, Shatterproof

Gary Mendell is the Founder & CEO of Shatterproof. Shatterproof is a national non-profit dedicated to reducing the devastation that addiction to prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol causes to families. Mr. Mendell founded Shatterproof after losing his son Brian to addiction in 2011 to spare other families of the tragedy his family suffered.  

November 15, 2017

New President Must Move Quickly On Opioids

August 5, 2017

Is America Finally Waking up to the Addiction Crisis?

July 6, 2017

It's Just One Word

June 18, 2017

Fathers Join Forces To Fight Addiction Epidemic After Losing Sons To Drug-Related Causes

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June 7, 2017

Congress Must Act

May 1, 2016

Mariel Hemingway Opens Up About Loss of Her Sister, Addiction

May 23, 2015

Through Smart Drug Policies, We Can Change Our Communities for the Better

April 15, 2015

Drug Overdose Is a National Crisis: It's Time to Act

March 22, 2015

Let's Protect Our Loved Ones and Build a More Perfect Union

April 28, 2015

Addiction Is a Disease That Shatters Lives -- It's Time to Say ENOUGH #WeAreShatterproof