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There are moments in this work that remind us exactly why we refuse to stay silent. The rise of xylazine—a veterinary sedative never meant for human consumption—is no longer a distant issue. It is here. It is spreading. And it is costing lives. The Combating Illicit Xylazine Act  represents a critical step forward. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation aims to classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, strengthening oversight and accountability while preservin

The 9th Annual A Night For Scott brought together community members, advocates, and supporters for an evening dedicated to raising awareness and advancing the mission to end the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.

When people talk about incarceration, the conversation usually centers on sentencing, punishment, and time served. Far less attention is given to what happens after someone walks out the prison gates.

2 End The Stigma honors Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin for their leadership and partnership in raising awareness about substance use disorder and fentanyl prevention.

The 5th Annual Fairways for Scott teed off on October 23, 2025, to a beautiful yet brisk morning at the lovely Independence Golf Course. The day began as our awesome volunteers, vendors, and golf course crew greeted 72 golfers for a fun-filled time with games, prizes, great golf, and as always, information about the recovery world and how we are all a part of it. As always, our participants enjoyed a variety of on-course games including Blackjack, Cornhole, the Longest Drive

A historic Purdue settlement brings accountability and hope. 2 End The Stigma helped lead the fight. Now we turn this moment into real commu

2 End The Stigma Founder/CEO Jill Cichowicz joined national, state, and local leaders at a Joint HHS/SAMHSA symposium focused on comprehensive, community-driven strategies to combat addiction and overdose across Central Appalachia.

On August 21, 2025, 2 End The Stigma joined families and advocates across the nation for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Founder/CEO Jill Cichowicz and her mother, Linda Zebrowski, honored Scott’s memory by sharing his story, reminding us all of the devastating impact fentanyl poisoning has on families and communities.

On April 29, 2025, history was made in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin officially declared Fentanyl Awareness Day, marking a critical moment in the fight against the opioid epidemic. We were beyond honored that our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, was invited to participate in this powerful and deeply personal day of action, advocacy, and progress.

We are incredibly proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Jill Cichowicz, was recently featured in a powerful BBC News documentary highligh

The 8th Annual A Night For Scott was an unforgettable evening that brought together community members, supporters, and sponsors for a night

Jill Cichowicz shares a pivotal moment in the fight against fentanyl, from DOJ recognition to the passing of the HALT Fentanyl Act. Change i