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In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with Opioid Use Disorder every day, opioid-use-disorder.com brings you frequent articles, points of view and advice from leading health leaders and experts.

Jennifer Holmstrom

Living with multiple chronic illnesses such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Fibromyalgia, Gastroparesis, Dysautonomia, and Diverticulitis has profoundly impacted my life, forcing me to navigate the intricate challenges of managing my health while also pursuing my passions. Read more.

Natalee King

I am a passionate advocate for youth drug prevention and a dedicated recovery ambassador. As someone who has personally navigated the challenges of addiction, mental health struggles, and grief, I have found purpose in sharing my journey to inspire others. Read more.

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Courtney Moniz

My name is Courtney, and I am a person in long-term recovery. I am from Massachusetts but have spent over half of my life in West Virginia, the epicenter of the opioid epidemic. I was addicted to addiction, but for many years, opiates primarily determined the trajectory of my life. I battled addiction for nearly two decades. Read more.

Derrick Moore

A product of East Anchorage, Alaska, author Derrick Moore (aka @HardawayLearning) grew up a prominent high school athlete with a 4.0 GPA before mistakes, bad decisions, and losses derailed his life and sapped his potential entering adulthood. Prison and drug addiction were the result. Read more.

Nathan Smiddy

Nathan Smiddy is a San Diego harm reduction advocate, fueled by the purpose of decreasing rates of opioid fatalities and blood-borne diseases amongst other harms associated with substance use. Read more.

Dr. Elizabeth Zona

Dr. Elizabeth Zona is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and addiction medicine physician, educator, speaker, writer, social media content creator, nonprofit founder, and a mom. Read more.

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