usuSCA-FOLK072_Informing the National Narrative-Stories of Utah's Opioid Crisis

Allison interview, September 11, 2019 (audio) - Allison shares her personal story and experiences with opioid addiction. She talks about how she, and other siblings, suffer from endometriosis, which ultimately led to her opioid addiction. She stresses that awareness is key in prevention – awareness that opioid addiction can affect anyone. She discusses her belief that alternative ways of coping with pain can also be key in preventing opioid addiction.

Allison interview, September 11, 2019 (transcript) - Allison shares her personal story and experiences with opioid addiction. She talks about how she, and other siblings, suffer from endometriosis, which ultimately led to her opioid addiction. She stresses that awareness is key in prevention – awareness that opioid addiction can affect anyone. She discusses her belief that alternative ways of coping with pain can also be key in preventing opioid addiction.

Audrey Woolf interview, June 4, 2019 (audio) - Audrey Woolf shares her personal experiences with addiction. She talks about how her addiction formed, how it proceeded to affect her life, and the tools and rehabilitation centers she took part in as part of her road to recovery. Woolf talks about the struggles she endured (and still endures) with sobriety, and she shares her life perspective she has gained through the difficulties of addiction and recovery.

Audrey Woolf interview, June 4, 2019 (transcript) - Audrey Woolf shares her personal experiences with addiction. She talks about how her addiction formed, how it proceeded to affect her life, and the tools and rehabilitation centers she took part in as part of her road to recovery. Woolf talks about the struggles she endured (and still endures) with sobriety, and she shares her life perspective she has gained through the difficulties of addiction and recovery.

Barry interview (audio) - Barry talks about his experiences knowing and loving people who have struggled with opioid (and other) addiction(s). He shares his perspective and life experiences, and how they have shaped his current worldview. He discusses his belief that humans need connection and purpose above all, and that there will always be addiction as long as there is poverty and issues concerning self-worth. He shares his belief that the war on drugs is folly, and truly just a war on people.

Charli Salas interview, January 30, 2020 (audio) - Charli talks about her and her family's experiences growing up and with the opioid epidemic. She also discusses her treatment, recovery, and advocacy efforts through her recovery journey

Charli Salas interview, January 30, 2020 (transcript) - Charli talks about her and her family's experiences growing up and with the opioid epidemic. She also discusses her treatment, recovery, and advocacy efforts through her recovery journey

Christian interview, June 12, 2019 (audio) - Christian is currently in his recovery process, 40 days clean. He shares his perspective and experiences with addiction. Christian feels strongly that more education and less judgment on recovery would help the opioid crisis in Utah.

Christian interview, June 12, 2019 (transcript) - Christian is currently in his recovery process, 40 days clean. He shares his perspective and experiences with addiction. Christian feels strongly that more education and less judgment on recovery would help the opioid crisis in Utah.

Courtney Haskie-Higbee interview, August 9, 2019 (audio) - Courtney Haskie-Higbee shares her story of opioid addiction and recovery. She talks about life now, versus her life living in addiction.

Destiny Garcia interview, September 12, 2019 (transcript) - Destiny Garcia shares her personal story and experiences of opioid addiction and recovery. She talks about her struggles and her triumphs throughout her journey. She discusses her perspective on addiction and recovery, and she stresses that we need to be paying attention to the trauma a person suffers, as she feels this is the root of addiction.

Francis Gaddis interview, August 21, 2019 (audio) - Frank Gaddis shares his history and experiences with opioids and other substance use throughout his life. He talks about his experiences serving in the military, as well as injuries he’s suffered throughout his life which contributed to his decades-long addiction to opioids. Mr. Gaddis discusses his path of recovery, one which he pursued on his own. He shares his perspective on addiction, as well as suggestions to combat the current opioid epidemic.

Francis Gaddis interview, August 21, 2019 (transcript) - Frank Gaddis shares his history and experiences with opioids and other substance use throughout his life. He talks about his experiences serving in the military, as well as injuries he’s suffered throughout his life which contributed to his decades-long addiction to opioids. Mr. Gaddis discusses his path of recovery, one which he pursued on his own. He shares his perspective on addiction, as well as suggestions to combat the current opioid epidemic.

Geni H., Tiffany H., Shawn H. interview, June 24, 2019 (audio) - The 'H' family talks about their very personal experiences with opioid addiction. Tiffany and her parents (Geni and Shawn) detail Tiffany’s path through addiction, over a period of nearly 20 years. The family discusses their view on the importance of family healing, involvement and education, as well as that of the community.

Geni H., Tiffany H., Shawn H. interview, June 24, 2019 (transcript) - The 'H' family talks about their very personal experiences with opioid addiction. Tiffany and her parents (Geni and Shawn) detail Tiffany’s path through addiction, over a period of nearly 20 years. The family discusses their view on the importance of family healing, involvement and education, as well as that of the community.

Heidi Warr interview, July 25, 2019 (transcript) - Heidi Warr shares her story of opioid addiction and recovery; she talks about her own journey, as well as losing both her son and her husband to drug addiction.

Hyrum Cox interview, October 31, 2019 (audio) - Hyrum Cox is a police officer, working in Utah County. He founded UCAP: Utah County Alternative Probation program, and works actively with those struggling with addiction or in recovery. His perspective is unique, speaking from the side of law, regarding the opioid crisis. He offers many suggestions in prevention, as well as recovery.

Hyrum Cox interview, October 31, 2019 (transcript) - Hyrum Cox is a police officer, working in Utah County. He founded UCAP: Utah County Alternative Probation program, and works actively with those struggling with addiction or in recovery. His perspective is unique, speaking from the side of law, regarding the opioid crisis. He offers many suggestions in prevention, as well as recovery.

Jay Hymas interview, June 26, 2019 (audio) - Jay Hymas shares his personal experiences with opioid addiction and recovery. He now owns a rehabilitation center.

Jay Hymas interview, June 26, 2019 (transcript) - Jay Hymas shares his personal experiences with opioid addiction and recovery. He now owns a rehabilitation center.