Rudy spent a lot of years being the person who seemed to have it all together.

When people saw Michael as a whole person instead of just focusing on his substance use disorder, he started to recognize the good within himself.

This blog is the first in a three-part series exploring the creation, release, and impact of our upcoming documentary. by David Castillo, Program Coordinator October 31st, 2025 At Shatterproof, we know that education is necessary to challenge how our nation responds to substance use disorder (SUD). Today, more than 48 million people in the United States are living with an SUD - impacting individuals, families, and communities in every corner of the country. But numbers alone can’t influence...