Derrick Brewer is the peer specialist and outreach supervisor for Chicago Recovery and Communities Coalition or the CRCC.

Vanessa Moreno is the assistant director of programs at the Chicago Recovery Communities Coalition. The CRCC is dedicated to fighting addiction in Chicago and ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders​, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs​. Watch our Breaking The Stigma special on overcoming addiction.

“We follow a reduction model of care and are dedicated to supporting our community members wherever they are at whether it’s ...

Addiction can feel like a force that controls every aspect of life, leaving those affected trapped in a cycle of despair.