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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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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.”

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

We weren’t told about addiction when opioids were prescribed

Health care providers often do not discuss the addictive qualities of opioids or inform patients of alternative treatment options.

Prescription Medication

I turned to substances to self-medicate

Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with substances.

My parents and I weren’t taught effective ways to prevent substance use

Substance use prevention is often under-funded and evidence-based programs are not widely utilized.

david and greg

A Good Samaritan Law may have saved Greg’s life

Good Samaritan Laws provide legal protections for individuals who are present or provide assistance during an overdose.

My son turned to substances to self-treat his mental illness

Mental illness among youth is often undiagnosed and untreated, leading youth to self-medicate with substances.