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We are Voices from the Opioid Crisis—a living archive of raw, honest stories from those touched by addiction, recovery, and loss.

Through these voices, we confront stigma, raise awareness, and build community-driven change.

Explore personal accounts. Share your own. Connect with others. Together, we can turn pain into purpose.

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Our signature program, “It’s Not You Until It Is You,” is a powerful interactive presentation that opens eyes and helps communities confront the stigma of substance use disorder. Already reaching schools and communities, it gives students, parents, and leaders the tools to face this crisis with honesty and hope.

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If the Lights Are Off, the Smoke Is On: Marijuana’s Growing Presence in High Schools

For many years, marijuana use among teenagers was often viewed as something that happened at parties or on weekends. Today, many school administrators say that has changed. A recent Wall Street Journal report highlighted a growing challenge facing high schools across America: keeping marijuana off campus. From THC vape pens hidden in sleeves and backpacks to cannabis edibles disguised as ordinary snacks, schools are finding that marijuana has become increasingly

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If the Lights Are Off, the Smoke Is On: Marijuana’s Growing Presence in High Schools

For many years, marijuana use among teenagers was often viewed as something that happened at parties or on weekends. Today, many school administrators say that has changed. A recent Wall Street Journal report highlighted a growing challenge facing high schools across America: keeping marijuana off campus. From THC vape pens hidden in sleeves and backpacks to cannabis edibles disguised as ordinary snacks, schools are finding

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Stories That Stay With Us

BRADLEY STOKESBURY

I’m Hailee Rouch, and this is a part of my brother Bradley’s story. We’re from Dayton, Ohio. My brother, Bradley Stokesbury, passed away in March

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Staci Capone

“Once her addiction took hold, she went to detox multiple times, rehab more times than I can count, jail, and was Baker Acted here in Florida.”

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JACOB SMARCH

Today, my husband and I try to bring awareness to the problems that revolve around people with opioid misuse disorders. We do whatever we can to help erase stigma by opening conversations and speaking out to groups about our experiences. Our hope is to give Jacob a voice.

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