National Overdose Awareness Day is coming up, and one person’s experience sheds light on the dangers of drug addiction.
- Albert Rodriguez, a recovering drug addict, and he shares his story to raise awareness on drug addiction.
- He experienced overdoses twice.
- Albert is now attending meetings, going to school, and living a sober lifestyle.
- National Overdose Awareness Day is coming up this weekend on Saturday August, 31st.
- Narcan is available to help with overdose situations, you can get it at any Kern County Library for free.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Saturday marks National Overdose Awareness day. It’s a crucial time to reflect on the impact of substance abuse and I talked with one individual whose life was impacted by drugs.
Albert Rodriguez is a recovering drug addict going on 1 year and 10 months of sobriety, and he told me his story of overdosing. He told me it didn’t just happen to him once but a few times.
However, he says, taking control of the temptation isn’t always easy.
“Sometimes I cry and I want to go home I want to see my mom, I miss my family, but I cant go back because I know if I go that way I’m going to end up using again.” Rodriguez said.