Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with 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.
Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with substances.
Health care providers do not typically ask about family history of addiction, even though they screen for a number of hereditary health conditions.
Health care providers receive minimal training to address addiction and are unequipped to identify, treat and manage this common life-threatening disease.
Health care providers often do not discuss the addictive qualities of opioids or inform patients of alternative treatment options.