In today’s episode, Julie Waters, founder of the Jace Waters Foundation shares her journey of losing her son to addiction and the work she is doing to support others in the fight against opioid addiction. She discusses the importance of long-term recovery programs and the need for supportive communities. Julie goes into detail about the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and the need for open conversations and advocacy. She also highlights the role of parents in prevention, education and the challenges of modernization and technology on family dynamics.  Join us as we discuss: Exploring the unseen impact of addiction in small-town America.Julie Waters' heartfelt story of loss and her efforts to fight addiction through the Jace Waters Foundation.Insights into the rising danger of fentanyl and the complex journey toward recovery. To make sure you never miss an episode of The Opioid Matrix, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the website, or your favorite podcast player.  Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for The Opioid Matrix in your favorite podcast player.