It’s Sunday afternoon. She sits on the porch, waiting on Dad to pick her up for their visits. It’s been eight Sundays now and he hasn’t come. It’s Friday. She hasn’t heard from him since Tuesday when he wanted to borrow $100. He’s her only son, so why … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — It seems counter intuitive to first educate about substance use disorder and strive to reduce the stigma associated with addiction, then list the facts and figures about the societal impact. The hope is that, while this information can be mind blowing, it will ultimately lead … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “What do you wish people understood about addiction?” A few answers were offered, followed by silence. “I wish people understood that I didn’t plan on this controlling me like it does.” “It’s something that changes your brain and overtakes your life. It’s a real disease.” … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Nobody has ever woke up and said, ‘I’m going to rob my mom today so I can get my drugs.’ Nobody does that,” stated Kevin Haines, executive director of A Bridge to Hope and recovering alcoholic. “What people need to know is addicts don’t decide … Read More
