Sen. Katie Britt visits Mobile to discuss the state’s opioid crisis

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – On Thursday, the American Association for Addiction Recovery partnered with U.S. Senator Katie Britt for a Conversation on the Addiction Epidemic.

The forum was open to the public and consisted of recovery organizations from across the state, including:

Katie Britt – United States Senator

Scott Cochran: President of the American Association for Addiction Recovery and a person in long-term recovery

Lisa Bright: Mother, founder and CEO of the Will Bright Foundation

Curt Lindsley- Executive Director, Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences

Frank Long, Director of Development, The Lovelady Center

Dr. Tres Stefurak- University of South Alabama.

According to the American Addiction Recovery Association, the addiction epidemic is the number one cause of death for Americans ages 18-45.

During her time in office, Senator Britt has been vocal about her fight against Alabama’s opioid crisis.

“I think you need experts, you need to listen to people with lived experience. We have to make sure, especially from a congressional perspective, that we’re not just putting money into the problem, but we’re putting it in the right places, so I’m excited about that and I’m hopeful that somebody out there is listening. is struggling with addiction today is given hope and reminded that there is a way forward and that there are people willing to help,” said Senator Britt.

“We’re joining voices across the country to break down the stigma and say ‘recovery is real,'” added Jeff Breedlove, CEO of the American Addiction Recovery Association.

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