Real Talk about Addiction and Recovery: Eliminating the Whisper
The mission of the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA) is simple but powerful: To save lives, restore families, and strengthen communities.
AARA is America’s exclusive organization which combines the voices of families and peers together to address the addiction epidemic. Working together, peers and family members will make a difference.
AARA will do for addiction what the Susan G. Komen Foundation has done for breast cancer: shatter stigma and show America that recovery is real.
The number one cause of death in the United States for Americans 18 - 45 is overdose. This is not acceptable. The numbers are at historic highs in terms of cases of active addiction and overdoses. On average, 200 Americans overdose each day which is equivalent to a 737-plane crashing every day.
AARA will work with governments at the federal, state, and local level to advocate for funding and legislation to address the addiction epidemic.
AARA will work with businesses, faith leaders, education leaders, law enforcement, and the medical community to change the culture and offer tools and resources so that those in need of support and help can receive it in a professional and effective manner.
AARA is your trusted leader in improving the lives of individuals and their families impacted by addiction, overdose, and mental health. We support efforts to empower people to live their lives to the fullest in recovery and without the shame and fear associated with stigma.
Real Talk about Addiction and Recovery: Eliminating the Whisper
Breaking the Silence: Cammie Wolf Rice on Grief, Grace, and Fighting the Overdose Epidemic
This episode dives into the story behind the advocate Cammie Wolf Rice a mom who lost her son and refused to let his life be reduced to a statistic. She talks about the hidden side of addiction that families don’t post about, the isolation that comes with stigma, and the moment she decided, “I’m going to speak so other parents don’t have to bury their children.” Cammie shares what she wishes every family knew, how to talk about substance use without shame, and why building awareness isn’t just a campaign it’s urgent.
If you’ve ever thought, “This could never happen to us,” you need to hear this. It’s raw, hopeful, and a call to join the movement to
#EndTheWhisper
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