Chemical dependency and overdoses have risen dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress, isolation, and many other factors play a role in this crisis. How can we address this tragedy and begin to heal our communities? This blog post from Harry Nelson, a health-care attorney, author of The United States of Opioids, and a member of RecoverWell’s Board of Directors, provides eye-opening commentary. It’s our mission at RecoverWell to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and streamline access to lifesaving treatments. Read the article here.
Harry Nelson is a member of Project Opioid, a coalition aiming to educate and transform lives. Harry is also the author of “The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain” and a renowned health-care attorney.