Every person has
a story to share.

Every person has

a story to share.

Hear stories from New Haven
County residents.

 

 

Despite common misconceptions, people with addiction can and do recover every single day.
Here are some people from New Haven County who have shared their stories with us.

 

Real People. Real Stories.

 
 

Fiona Cullinan Firine

When Fiona lost her son, Cameron, to fentanyl, she dedicated her life to being an active advocate for legislative changes to address trauma and reduce addiction-related deaths in Connecticut.

 
 
 

James Sweat

After his dad passed away when he was a teenager, James turned to drugs to cope. A back injury later led to an opioid addiction. Now in recovery, he has dedicated his life to helping others on their journey.

James Sweat

After his dad passed away when he was a teenager, James turned to drugs to cope. A back injury later led to an opioid addiction. Now in recovery, he has dedicated his life to helping others on their journey.

 
 

Josh - How it Started

By the time he was 12, Josh had access to medication due to dental surgery and ADHD. This, combined with his environment, put him on a path toward addiction. Stigma impacted him so much, he became a recovery coach to try to be the person he was searching for when he wanted help.

 
 
 
 

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