Mary Kay Riendeau began to use marijuana, alcohol, and cigarettes at only 12 after surviving several instances of sexual violence. Resources were not abundant in the 1970s, and Riendeau’s trauma response dangerously spiraled into substance abuse that lasted 23 years. … Continued
“I’m a hope dealer, not a dope dealer.” That is Nation Wright’s motto today. Growing up in the Minneapolis American Indian community, Wright saw firsthand how addiction affected his people. Now, as the chief operating officer for the American Indian … Continued
Lucy Getschow knew if she didn’t get help soon, she would end up dead. Drugs and alcohol had taken over her life. She had quit soccer. Stopped trying in school. She realized she was at her breaking point. Lucy felt … Continued
Darnell Cox started using marijuana and alcohol around the age of 12. By 20 he had been introduced to hard drugs. His uncle had been released from prison, and Cox started spending time with him and his friends. That’s how … Continued
It wasn’t until Heather Lococo’s daughter was born with cocaine in her system that she knew she had to receive treatment. Losing her kids to foster care was the turning point for her. She started 29 days in a treatment … Continued