July 22 marks National Parents Day — when we will honor the dedication and sacrifice of parents across the country. But against the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, this special day appears a little less bright. It’s hard not to think about the thousands of children who have been abused, entered foster care, or are being raised by other family members, as a result of parents addicted to opioids.

Much of the reporting about the opioid epidemic focuses on who is to blame for the crisis and possible public policy solutions, as well it should. But, our society will be managing the collateral damage of the opioid crisis for decades to come — in statehouses and homes across America.

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