Janicqua Elkerson is a native of Raleigh. She is a graduating senior at North Carolina Central University and works part-time as a cashier at Harris Teeter. Currently, she lives with her mother in Raleigh. Her 25-year old sister along with the rest of her extended family lives in close proximity to her and her mother. […]
Recovering from the Stigma of Addiction
Heroin addiction has spiraled into every part of American society. Just months ago, the CDC reported that the rate of deadly heroin overdoses nearly quadrupled between 2002 and 2013[1]. The stories are increasingly common: former classmates, coworkers, close friends, family members and personal experiences. We hear: ‘How did this happen? He was such a happy […]