Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Independence Blue Cross Foundation
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Putting it to the Test (Angela Smith & Kristen Harootunian)
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Putting it to the Test (Angela Smith & Kristen Harootunian)
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Putting it to the Test (Angela Smith & Kristen Harootunian)
Wednesday 20th October 2021
Angela Smith and Kristen Harootunian share how The Bridge Way School helps young people overcome opioid addiction. Listen to their inspiring stories.
31 minutes
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Recovery is possible, and help is available.
Imagine being a teenager grappling with opioid addiction while trying to keep up with schoolwork. It’s a daunting scenario, but there’s hope. In this heartfelt episode of 'Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together', Angela Smith, Head of School at The Bridge Way School, and Kristen Harootunian, a Bridge Way School alumna and public speaker in active recovery, share their powerful stories.
They dive into the unique challenges young people face when battling addiction and how specialized recovery high schools like The Bridge Way School are making a difference. Angela and Kristen discuss the importance of recovery resources in educational settings and how The Bridge Way School fosters an environment where students can thrive academically while staying sober.
Kristen opens up about her journey, highlighting the struggle with stigma and the relief of finding a supportive community at Penn State’s collegiate recovery program. Angela emphasizes that recovery is possible and that help is available. This episode is a beacon of hope for young people in recovery, showing that with the right support, they can overcome addiction and build a brighter future.