Breaking the Stigma
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Balancing Motherhood and Recovery: Lessons Learned
Danielle Itgen shares her journey of battling heroin addiction while becoming a mother. After confronting her addiction, losing custody of her daughter, and committing to recovery, she regained custody after two and a half years. By embracing her dual identity… Continue reading
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The Impact of Addiction: A Father’s Reflection on Loss
Larry Lamendola reflects on his daughter Lisa, who died from a fentanyl-laced heroin overdose in 2019. He shares a poignant letter she wrote to him and his wife, expressing her struggles with addiction and the importance of Vivitrol for recovery.… Continue reading

