The effects of opioid misuse have risen to epidemic proportions, not just affecting people struggling with addiction but their family and loved ones as well. The group, Loved Ones Affected by Addiction meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Stokes Wellness Center in Walnut Cove. On August 28, Gail Bennet, community advocate, who lost her son to an opiod overdose will be present to proivde support. Read more about the support group and Bennet in
The Stokes News.