Millie Mattered

Millie Mattered chairman Caryn Stanley handing out Narcan at the 5K freedom run

Millie Mattered chairman Caryn Stanley handing out Narcan at the 5K freedom run

Awareness 5K runs are one way that addiction treatment and advocacy groups grab the public’s attention. This attention is crucial: when most people don’t understand addiction recovery or stigmatize it, spreading the true narrative for everyone to learn matters.Running triggers the release of endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin – chemicals often depleted by substance abuse. This natural boost…

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