

A Mother's Story of Loss and Advocacy in the Face of Addiction
In this episode of "Addiction the Next Step," we dive into the emotional journey of Nanette Matthews, a mother who has faced unimaginable loss yet emerges as a beacon of hope and advocacy in the fight against addiction.
Nanette's story is a raw and powerful reminder of the devastating impact addiction can have on families and communities.
By sharing her experience, she not only opens our eyes to the personal toll of substance use disorder but also challenges us to confront the pervasive stigma surrounding it.
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I'm always advocating for treatment and for people to kind of open their minds and try to understand that substance abuse disorder is a mental illness, and it's a disease.
-Nannette Matthews