The Powerful Response To East Liverpool's #OtherSideOfAddiction Facebook Post

Imagery is powerful. On Friday, the East Liverpool Police Department posted pictures to their Facebook account of two parents on the side of the road, overdosed with a child in the car. Not surprisingly, the images went viral. The police chief who posted the photo stated that he “needed people to get upset.” While the images accurately depicted the horror of addiction, it did nothing to move us closer to a solution. We must educate the American public that recovery is possible, it’s real, and should be readily accessible to any person who seeks it. There are over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from substance use disorder today and we represent every sector of society. New tactics of compassion, empathy, and support will attract people to seek help and finally put an end to this public health crisis. In celebration of those Americans, here are a few of their powerful #OtherSideOfAddiction Facebook posts.