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Anthony

Anthony never felt super comfortable in social situations, but using substances made him feel connected. More...

Deanna

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In 2020, we lost over 4,000 Californians to suicide. We have the power to change that moving forward. More...

Andres

Andres has a growth mindset, something he gained as a direct result of his substance use disorder and recovery. More...

Jessica

Not only is Jessica in recovery, she provides support to people with disabilities (including SUD) to gain employment and she is an advocate for suppor… More...

Heather

When Heather was using substances, the people who showed her kindness made the difference. Now she wants to pass that kindness on. More...

Mike

Mike's friendships, faith, and personal growth help him sustain his recovery. More...

Kaley

Kaley knows she's not alone and that substance use disorder can affect anyone. More...

Danny

Danny and his wife Kathy owned a gourmet grocery store in Sacramento together. When Kathy died from a mental health condition and substance use disord… More...

Mary

Mary has big dreams and she is committed to making those dreams a reality. More...

Dr. Christina

Dr. Christina talks about what she has learned about opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications that can treat OUD. She now takes her learnings to shar… More...

David

As a young gay person growing up in northern Utah, David didn't feel like he fit in. More...

Jesse

Jesse loves doing arts and crafts with her sons, who are four and a half and two and a half. More...

Ken

Ken grew up in a family that believed that substance use disorder (SUD) was a personal weakness. It was viewed as a mark of shame, so it wasn't discus… More...

Audrey

Friendships, feelings—many people find that using substances allows them to feel more comfortable and accepted, but substances affect people different… More...

Bryant

Bryant shares how educating himself and those around him has helped reduce the stigma of blame. More...

Deanna

Journeying Toward Hope: Supporting Her Brother's Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder and Overcoming Stigma Together. More...

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