True Stories

After surviving multiple overdoses, an Austin teen hopes to raise awareness about underage drug use.

Ashleigh reached recovery as a young adult and was able to graduate at the top of her class with both her bachelor's and master's degrees.

"I grew up in the suburbs of Indiana. I attended private schools and overall had an amazing childhood. I started experimenting with drugs at 15 years old and by age 18, I tried heroin for the first time."

Michael's substance misuse resulted in multiple overdoses and run-ins in with the law. Today, he's in recovery focusing on rebuilding relationships with his family and being a positive influence for his son.

Honesty started using drugs at 12 years old. She's been in recovery since 2007, and is now helping others as a CEO of a non-profit recovery resource foundation.

Bertrand started misusing substances when he was only 9 years old. Today he is in recovery and works as an advocate for young people.

Victoria's substance misuse began before she went to college. While on campus at Emory University in Georgia she helped start the school's recovery community.

Tyler started using drugs in sixth grade as a way to make friends and fit in. 

After using heroin once, Jordan died.  He was a good kid, a happy kid, a kid that was going through a rough moment and his bad choice and the company he kept that night was a recipe for his death.

After battling drug addiction since she was a teenager, Telisha is now in recovery.