By Brian Mann, Photo: Unsplash, National Public Radio, January 13, 2022
The U.S. is facing the deadliest drug overdose epidemic in its history, but there is hope. Research shows most people with addiction do survive and recover, especially when they get quality treatment.
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:
Would you like some good news? Yeah, me too. We've been reporting on the epidemic of drug deaths in the U.S. More than 100,000 fatal overdoses last year alone. Here's the good part. This morning, we're going to turn to a surprising and hopeful part of the story. Research shows most people with substance use disorder survive and heal. Even after using hard drugs for long periods of time, many people recover to lead good, full lives. NPR's addiction correspondent Brian Mann reports.
BRIAN MANN, BYLINE: This is a story with a happy ending. In fact, it has millions and millions of happy endings. But to get there, we have to start in a pretty bleak place.
ANNA MABLE-JONES: My sophomore year, I started experimenting with crack cocaine. And that just took me for a total downward spiral.
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