People use drugs for many reasons — including to manage physical or emotional pain. If we want real solutions, our response has to start with understanding why people struggle with addiction and addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms. That's why we advocate for more treatment, health services, economic security, and housing | Drug Policy Alliance

What happens when you seek help with substance use? For a lot of people, it starts a cycle of being shut out or deferred from the lifesaving services they need. | Drug Policy Alliance