Stories

At the core of the UNSHAME Kentucky campaign are the thousands of Kentuckians impacted by opioid use disorder. They are our parents, siblings, children, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. These are their stories.

Karyleen Explains the Physical Symptoms of Detox

Karyleen is a treatment provider in Kentucky, where she's helped many people who go through the symptoms of withdrawal.

Nov 13, 2024

Jennifer’s Kids Showed Her Unconditional Love

Jennifer first used substances when her dad was diagnosed with cancer, trying to protect herself from the pain of losing him.

Nov 7, 2024

Dr. Lionel Shares His Vision of Hope for the Future

Dr. Lionel is a treatment provider in Kentucky with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD).

Oct 24, 2024

Michelle Helps People Find Quality Care

Michelle works at a crisis stabilization unit called The Phoenix House.

Oct 15, 2024

Ashley Remembers Her Baby Cash on His Birthday

Ashley had a special bond with her son, Cash.

Oct 9, 2024

Tim Is Breaking Cycles Within His Family

For Tim, reconnecting with his family has been one of the greatest blessings of his recovery.

Oct 7, 2024

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Codie Inspires Veterans in Recovery

We thank Codie for his service and for inspiring his community.

Lived Experience

Feb 24, 20251 min read

Joey Learned How To Ask for Help

Leaning on people around him made a huge difference.

Lived Experience

Feb 9, 20251 min read

Marissa Knows There’s No Single “Right” Path to Recovery

Marissa encourages people on their journey to explore different approaches, even less conventional ones, to find what works best for them.

Recovery Journeys

Jan 27, 20251 min read

Gene Advocates for His Appalachian Community

Gene is passionate about public policy, especially policies that impact people with substance use disorder (SUD).

Sheriff Ryan Helps People Access Treatment

Sheriff Ryan wants to be a source of hope for people in his county with SUD.

O’Dell Wants To Spread Recovery Resources Widely

He works hard to spread tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to as many people as possible.

Codie Inspires Veterans in Recovery

We thank Codie for his service and for inspiring his community.

Joey Learned How To Ask for Help

Leaning on people around him made a huge difference.

Marissa Knows There’s No Single “Right” Path to Recovery

Marissa encourages people on their journey to explore different approaches, even less conventional ones, to find what works best for them.

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Stories

Karyleen Explains the Physical Symptoms of Detox

Jennifer’s Kids Showed Her Unconditional Love

Dr. Lionel Shares His Vision of Hope for the Future

Michelle Helps People Find Quality Care

Ashley Remembers Her Baby Cash on His Birthday

Tim Is Breaking Cycles Within His Family

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Codie Inspires Veterans in Recovery

Joey Learned How To Ask for Help

Marissa Knows There’s No Single “Right” Path to Recovery

Gene Advocates for His Appalachian Community

Sheriff Ryan Helps People Access Treatment

O’Dell Wants To Spread Recovery Resources Widely

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Codie Inspires Veterans in Recovery

Joey Learned How To Ask for Help

Marissa Knows There’s No Single “Right” Path to Recovery

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