We help families navigate addiction and the challenges facing youth and young adults today. Using a Family-First approach, we teach families how to take action—reconnect, reengage, and guide their loved ones into full recovery and independence.
The Problem We Face
Every day, 295 lives are lost to substance-related fatalities, leaving countless families searching for answers. Addiction doesn’t just impact the individual—it disrupts entire families and communities. But addiction and chaos don’t have the final say. Families do.
Battlefield Addiction is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and grassroots movement that helps families reconnect, heal, and take strategic steps toward lasting change. We offer real solutions, lifelong support, and a powerful community to walk this road with you.
Through our Family-First approach, we:
Because of generous donors, our services are provided at no-cost to families in crisis. Your support makes this possible.
To teach families and communities how to intervene in addiction and guide their loved ones into full recovery and independence.
We envision a world where families are equipped, empowered, and deeply connected, leading the way in healing relationships, restoring trust, and breaking destructive cycles.
We see individuals recovering from addiction and reclaiming their lives, families building strong bonds through the pain, and communities rising together to reinforce connection, recovery, and resilience.
We believe empowered families don’t just wait for change—they create it. And when families heal, communities thrive.
Angie’s journey began in crisis. When her son Devan was caught in addiction, she found her way to Art Dahlen, a former addict and coach. Instead of watching helplessly, Angie learned how to take strategic, powerful action. Recognizing the power of Art’s approach, Angie began connecting Art with other mothers who were also struggling to find solutions for their loved ones. Together, Angie and Art co-founded Battlefield Addiction, driven by the belief that families could reclaim their power and make meaningful strides toward recovery.
Since its inception, Battlefield Addiction has guided over 2,000 family members, transforming lives through connection, understanding, and the right moves.
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Inspired by Project Semicolon, our logo symbolizes that addiction is not the end—it’s a pause, a chance to rewrite the story.
The gradient colors in our logo illustrate the interconnected roles within this journey:
Together, they reflect our belief that recovery is a collective journey.
In 2021, approximately 46.3 million people aged 12 or older (16.5% of the population) had a substance use disorder (SUD) in the United States.
In 2022, there were over 106,000 substance-related fatalities in the U.S., with opioids involved in nearly 75% of these fatalities. This highlights the ongoing opioid crisis and the urgent need for effective intervention strategies.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics.
Research shows that addiction significantly impacts families, leading to increased stress, mental health issues, and financial strain. (NIDA) reports that family involvement in treatment is crucial for successful recovery outcomes.
Source: (NIDA), emphasizing the role of family in addiction treatment.
The economic impact of substance dependency in the U.S. is staggering, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that the total economic burden of prescription opioid misuse alone is $78.5 billion annually, including healthcare costs, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement.
Source: CDC, focusing on the economic burden of opioid misuse.
Despite the need, many individuals with SUD do not receive treatment. In 2021, only about 10% of people with SUD received any form of treatment, leaving a significant gap that organizations like Battlefield Addiction work to fill.
Source: SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).