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Help Us Change the Story of Addiction

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.

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Natalie Anderson and son

From Corporate Executive to Helping Mothers Heal

My son chose the path of medically assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Combined with therapy, lots of love, patience and community, it is helping him tremendously.

Kerri

Sharing the Importance of Addiction Awareness and Education

On January 25th, 2019, my beautiful daughter Kerri Elizabeth Fernley lost her life to an accidental overdose.

Addiction has dulled too many lights

“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.”

I spent all of my energy and resources trying to support my son

“Over the last few years, I spent all of my energy and resources trying to support my son, and, frankly, keep him alive.”

Erin Rachwal

With fentanyl, Logan had no chance

Youth are unprepared for the widespread proliferation of deadly fentanyl

Bruces Law

Fentanyl contamination led to my son’s overdose

Substances containing fentanyl are increasingly driving overdose deaths

Lynda McDonald

Methadone treatment was too restrictive to help my son

Legal and regulatory restrictions create barriers to accessing life-saving methadone treatment

Rory was punished for his illness

Many people with substance use disorder end up involved with the criminal justice system, where they are typically subject to an approach that is punitive, rather than health-promoting.

My sons deserve respect bestowed to victims of other national tragedies

The overdose crisis is a national tragedy but the government has not lowered flags to fly at half-staff, a customary recognition of tragedy.