VIDEO – SAY WHAT? –
June 5, 2024 – Ann Drummond says it took months for her son to recover from addiction. Now, she’s using Uber as a platform to educate riders about addiction and overdose prevention. “I encourage families, mothers, and fathers, to just have Narcan at the house.
Addiction and alcoholism are nothing to be ashamed of. It’s a disease. You can’t brush it under the rug and hope it gets better. You have to face it head-on and deal with it,” she said.
After more than 9,000 Uber trips, Drummond has shared her story with all types of riders.
“Have you ever picked up someone who you suspect is an addict that you reach out to?” asked KSBY News reporter Juliet Lemar.
“Yes, many times I’ve picked someone up in a location where I know there is a high chance that they might be struggling and so I’ll share my son’s story with them. I don’t think I’ve ever shared the story when it wasn’t appreciated,” Drummond answered.
