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Families, friends and communities are negatively impacted by the effects of opioid use disorder each day. In this episode of Opioid Stories, you will hear from Mimi Harder, a mother grieving the passing of her son as a result of an opioid related overdose. Listen to how she and others like her have learned to cope through self-care, developing community, and joining in the fight against opioid use disorder.

The fact is that no one ever thinks that they will fall victim to the negative effects of substance misuse and abuse. The unfortunate reality is that substance dependence truly can happen to any of us. Hear from Dr. Alisa Haushalter, Director of the Shelby County Health Department, as she discusses some of the risk factors for developing substance use disorders and ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Opioid overdoses occur each day in Shelby County. Would you know what to do if a loved one experienced an overdose? Hear from Josh Wiel, an overdose prevention specialist with the Memphis Area Prevention Coalition as he provides the critical knowledge needed during an opioid overdose such as the signs and symptoms of an overdose and additional steps that will increase your chances of saving a life.

Melvin Lewis shares his journey, Real Life, Real Stories, The Opioid Stories.