I want to talk about drug abuse. 

How it tears families apart and changes a person. 

Changes the way they love, the way they prioritize, and their ability to make responsible choices. 

I want to talk about the drugs guilty of taking the lives of 70,237 men and women in 2017. 

I want to talk about the strong aroma of the drinks to follow. swirling through the air like little snowflakes on a brisk winter morning. 

Talk about the glasses sitting at the sink that didn’t actually solve any issues. 

I want to talk about the loss drug use induces. 

The dreams tossed away, and relationships that are often left astray. 

I want to talk about the life long struggle that addicts face.

Talk about the tight hugs and words of encouragement. 

talk about the strength and courage it takes to overcome addiction. 

I want to talk about the survivors and people in recovery.