HIP HOP, FAITH, FAMILY HELP SAVE FORMER HEROIN ADDICT’S LIFE
By Maria Durant
According to a 2018 Washington Examiner report, “The opioid and heroin epidemic has taken center stage in the collective minds of policymakers across the nation over the past few years. According to the most recent statistics available, Ohio is ranked second in the nation in overdose deaths related to opioids.”
Story after story laments this crisis and leaves us feeling frustrated and seeking solutions. That is why the story of Kristin Minthorn from Hilliard, Ohio is so encouraging and promising. Kristin overcame her addiction and identifies some key assets that are readily available in all of our communities if we’ll only leverage them: fitness, faith and family.
Read the full ABC 6 story and view the gallery for more complete details. THEN — get in touch with Kristin Minthorn, visit Mighty Mick’s Gym where she does her Hip Hop program and then plan to bring her to you community to help get a similar program started.
Never mind if you’re not into Hip Hop, this story is about connecting with someone who is passionate about God and knows how to truly help others celebrate #ourpartycalledlife. Any community dealing with opioids can’t afford to delay.
