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"Each one of these people have been pouring their heart and soul in this issue," said Stein. "Some of them, for many, many years."
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Heather Moore is one of eleven people honored Tuesda by Stein for their work to help persons who struggle with a serious opioid problem.
"Addiction has really hit my family hard. I'm fortunate to have two of my four children in recovery," said Moore.
That's why she appreciates Stein's announcement: "I've created and we are today launching our online resource manual to combat the opioid crisis."
Moore heads a non-profit that helps and supports other families affected by opioids, called The Anchor Holds, Inc.
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"If we have a collaborative effort, where everybody's information's in one place, that's gonna really help a lot of people because it's a dire need,"said Moore. "People who need help, they want it now."
She had this advice for the families of opioid addicts:
"Show them the love, always plant the seeds that recovery is possible. Tell them to pray."