"I need the drug like you need air to breathe." That is what Christopher said to Cammie at the dinner table.

Opioid dependence fundamentally changes the brain. It creates a level of need that can feel impossible to understand if you haven't experienced it or seen it up close. That's why it's so important to talk about it. If we want to change the stigma around addiction, we have to be willing to say some of the hard things out loud. If you or a someone you love needs support, call the helpline at 770-300-9828 Thank you to WATC TV 57 (@watctvatlanta) and Kim Crabill (@kimcrabillofficial) for having Cammie on Atlanta Live and for making space for this conversation. Link in bio for the full segment. #Prevention #EndOpioidMisuse #BreakTheStigma