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.

Kenya Teaches Harm Reduction

Naloxone saves lives.

Feb 9, 2024

Jessica Knows that People Can and Do Recover

When we tell our stories, more people learn about substance use disorder (SUD).

Oct 10, 2023

Cynthia Leads with Acceptance and Understanding

When they said, ‘We’re going to love you back to life,’ they really mean it.”

Sep 8, 2023

Iris Continues to Exceed Her Own Expectations

Through sharing her story, Iris has become a light for other people affected by SUD.

Sep 8, 2023

Carla's Recovery was Possible because of MOUD

“People can and do recover.”

Aug 8, 2023

Asher & Brittney Are Grateful for Naloxone

Naloxone, also know as Narcan, can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose and save a person's life.

Aug 8, 2023

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Codie Inspires Veterans in Recovery

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

Lived Experience

Feb 241 min read

Joey Learned How To Ask for Help

Leaning on people around him made a huge difference.

Lived Experience

Feb 91 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 271 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.

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Joey Learned How To Ask for Help

Leaning on people around him made a huge difference.

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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

Kenya Teaches Harm Reduction

Jessica Knows that People Can and Do Recover

Cynthia Leads with Acceptance and Understanding

Iris Continues to Exceed Her Own Expectations

Carla's Recovery was Possible because of MOUD

Asher & Brittney Are Grateful for Naloxone

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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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