Consequences

Victoria's substance misuse began before she went to college. While on campus at Emory University in Georgia she helped start the school's recovery community.

Bertrand started misusing substances when he was only 9 years old. Today he is in recovery and works as an advocate for young people.

Honesty started using drugs at 12 years old. She's been in recovery since 2007, and is now helping others as a CEO of a non-profit recovery resource foundation.

I was an only child, the nerdy kid growing up, and didn’t really feel as if I fit in with anyone specific group of people. I wanted to be accepted, so I started hanging out with the cool kids and partying.

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Though marijuana laws are changing in states across the nation, the fact remains that using the drug still poses serious risks – especially for young people and pregnant women.

Jeremy started his drug use with marijuana, then moved on to heroin. Read his recovery story.

Kristina, who is currently in recovery, struggled with opioid addiction for years.

How much do you really know about drug addiction? This condition touches the lives of millions of Americans each year. So, understanding the science behind addiction can help us deal with its effects.

At age 19, Hailey is recovering from years of heroin abuse at a treatment center in New Mexico.