By sharing his journey and teaching healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges, Jason Brown hopes to give his son the tools to navigate his life without turning to substances.
We’re harnessing the inherent power of storytelling to lift the voices of those impacted by addiction, illustrate barriers, offer solutions and inspire others to take action.
We’re harnessing the inherent power of storytelling to lift the voices of those impacted by addiction, illustrate barriers, offer solutions and inspire others to take action.
By sharing his journey and teaching healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges, Jason Brown hopes to give his son the tools to navigate his life without turning to substances.
On January 25th, 2019, my beautiful daughter Kerri Elizabeth Fernley lost her life to an accidental overdose.
“I lost my brother to an overdose in December 2004, when he was just 22. I was a freshman in college. My family was turned upside down.”
Youth are unprepared for the widespread proliferation of deadly fentanyl
Substances containing fentanyl are increasingly driving overdose deaths
Health care providers often do not discuss the addictive qualities of opioids or inform patients of alternative treatment options.
Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with substances.
Substance use prevention is often under-funded and evidence-based programs are not widely utilized.
Good Samaritan Laws provide legal protections for individuals who are present or provide assistance during an overdose.