Peer Power: The Opioid Crisis Hack

Imagine getting help for addiction from someone who’s actually been there. That’s what’s happening in Maryland, where mobile clinics are using trained peers—people with lived experience—to support those battling substance use and mental health issues. Inspired by successful programs in South Africa, these peer-led interventions are closing the treatment gap in the U.S., especially in rural areas. Turns out, sometimes the best medicine is a friendly face who truly gets it. Could this be the game-changer we need? #Health #BodyHealth #OpioidCrisis

Maryland • 8 hours ago

Dale Gray

The government needs to stop treating people like criminals just because they have chronic pain and have to take pain pills. The whole drug testing for pain med patients is ridiculous and against our constitutional rights of invasion of privacy. People shouldn't be treated like they are on parole because they are prescribed pain meds. It ridiculous and needs to stop!!

Brock, Nebraska

Pamela Schoonover

That's great, someone who has been there no judgment, accepting them for who they be even with the addition, they are still beautiful people, looking for away to find life fun again and be happy ,at times it can be hard to find , but start small ,I find I enjoy watching my birds out in the morning it brings me joy

Las Vegas, NV

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Rex Cruciatus

What these people need is more shaming and opprobrium, not understanding and acceptance. This country would be much better off if we were more like Saudi Arabia and Singapore when it comes to opioid abuse and addiction.

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Robert Rouse

After 2 back surgeries and 10 screws and hardware in my back, I got hooked on pain pills. It never ends well. After I tried to commit suicide by taking 150 hydros, half a gallon of vodka, and a handful of Valium. I woke up in the hospital and went thru detox. It was miserable. I hope everyone who wants help gets help. I've been sober for 2 years and am grateful for each day.