Developing strength against substance abuse is a journey that involves understanding your triggers, cultivating healthy coping mechanisms, and building a solid support system. It's about knowing your vulnerabilities and actively working to strengthen your defenses. Remember, falling back is a common part of the process, but it doesn't mean defeat.

The Trauma Center at Grady Memorial Hospital roars with a constant stream of victims. The air is thick with the reek of cleanliness and the cacophony of doctors rushing back, their expressions a mix of anxiety. A teenager with a laceration whimpers softly as a assistant prepares his medication. A helpless patient coughs weakly while awaiting he