how to involve my neighbors who see this heroin use nearly everyday and say to me "I don't want to be drawn into this. Just let it be." And this is what is said when the addicts are right in their face.”

I wish PEOPLE knew that addiction is NOT a CHOICE. They do not choose to be addicted like people CHOOSE to have a beer at a party.”

that not enabling my brother would make my family members mad and distance themselves from me. I just chose not to contribute and keep myself strong for when I will be needed later. Sadly I will be needed later. ”

how to talk to infuse "drug talks" into my lessons as often as possible. I'm a 7th grade world geography teacher and could touch 140 kids each year with this. I'm sure there's a way!”

that after spedning $80,000 for my son on a treatment program and moving to another state he would go right back to heroin.”

that being a healer is more than just healing the mind and spirit but an entire community”

I want to be the best husband, the best son and the best sibling I can be; my oxy use is standing in the way and letting those that are closest to me is the only way out...”

I wish I knew how expensive rehabilitation centers really are so I could of spoke up sooner. When you watch someone who wants help can't get it because they can't afford it makes you realize how much harder it actually is to get healthy.”

I wish everyone knew that addicts don't want to be addicts. ”