Community Health Leaders
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
In my 35 years of life, I’ve seen a lot of heartache and tragedy. In 2008, my sister Niki died from a drug overdose and in my search for meaning in that grief, I joined the Air Force. There, I met the love of my life and had a son, but in 2013, when our baby was 8 months old, my husband was killed in an accident— leaving me a single mom and a Gold Star Widow. 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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