There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.

There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child. There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.

Why We Fight

Researchers predict that 700,400 people will die of an opioid overdose between the years of 2016-2025

Annual opioid overdose deaths are projected to reach 81,700 by 2025 – a 147 percent increase from 2015.

130 people are dying each day–more than five every hour–due to opioid related overdoses.

hope for addiction scholarship

Our 2020 Scholarship Winner: One Student’s Loss of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Parents and Motivation to Help Families Struggling with Substance Use Disorder.

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Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse

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MAPDA/RCA Award Hope for Addiction Scholarship

Two deserving students from diverse backgrounds have each been awarded a $1000 college scholarship for students recovering from addiction or affected by the addiction epidemic and who are pursuing a degree that will assist individuals and families struggling with addiction.

Nearly 150 eligible students from all over the country applied for this year's prestigious Recovery Centers of America / MAPDA Hope for Addiction Scholarship.