The disease of addiction can affect anyone and has touched or impacted everyone in some way. Yet, a harmful stigma still follows it. When addiction is mentioned, people lower their voices, hesitate, or even try to avoid the topic completely. The AARA exists to do the opposite: “We are champions for the Recovery Community. The mission of the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA) is simple but powerful: To save lives, restore families, and strengthen communities.”

It was a pleasure to get to work with some great people for an even greater cause. If you’re interested in supporting the work of the AARA, visit eliminatethewhisper.com or find them on social media.