How one family used an obituary to lay out the reality of opioid addiction

Grief Therapy in Print –

Oct. 20, 2018 – Linsenmeir tried OxyContin for the first time at a high school party when she was 16. By 18, she was using heroin. Living in and out of rehab, losing custody of her son, and ultimately dying in a hospital while in police custody, Linsenmeir’s story is a raw one, felt and known by millions of Americans who struggle with addiction amid America’s opioid crisis. Interviews with family, friends and Linsenmeir’s recovery program mentor also paint a picture of a woman beloved for her kindness, perseverance and honesty.

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