Daily Share: Walking Across the Country to Raise Addiction Awareness

Sometimes, the realities of substance abuse and addiction don’t hit us until it affects someone we love. For Brett Bramble, that’s exactly what happened. When he lost his sister to heroin overdose, he decided to being raising addiction awareness so others would start helping their loved ones.

Raising Addiction Awareness

Brett Bramble, from Atlanta, Georgia, is walking across the country with his dog to honor his sister Brittney, who died just two years ago from a heroin overdose. Brett started this 3,200-mile journey on March 13 in Delaware and plans to finish by October or November in San Fransisco. So far, he has received a lot of positive feedback from residents of the areas he is passing through and others who are following his journey.

Brett says “I’ve had people that are struggling with addiction contact me and tell me that I am motivating them to stay clean and sober,” he said. “I had no idea that would happen. I had no idea I would be that impactful on somebody.”

Brett’s story is much like that of millions of others who has lost their loved ones to the disease of addiction. Over 20 million Americans struggle with addiction and sadly, many of them struggle in silence. However, Brett hopes that by raising addiction awareness, he can inspire others to reach out and help loved ones who are suffering from addiction.

How to Reach Out To a Loved One

Sometimes, it can be difficult to talk to a loved one about their substance abuse or addiction. The person may become defensive, secretive, or refuse to speak with you at all. In times like these, you don’t have to struggle alone. Addiction treatment centers have trained professionals who can help you begin that conversation with your loved one and intervene when necessary.

If you’re scared that your loved one will resent you for helping them start treatment, keep in mind that they’ll thank you one day for saving their life. Rehab is the only way for a person to overcome addiction, and even if they don’t realize it now, they’ll understand someday.

Addiction Treatment at Morningside Recovery

Morningside Recovery is a pet friendly drug rehab in California that specializes in addiction and mental health treatment. Whether your loved one  needs crystal meth addiction treatment or they suffer from bipolar disorder and alcohol abuse, we can help them. You may reach us anytime at 855-631-2135. Our treatment specialists will assist you in finding the right treatment option for your loved one.