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S2, Ep19 - A Community Worth Fighting For – Kathy Grimes & the Power of Prevention
Season 2 Episode 19
In this powerful episode of Who Is This, we sit down with Kathy Grimes, Executive Director of the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition, to talk about what it really takes to fight addiction, support recovery, and create real change in a small-town community.
Kathy shares:
🔄 How Graham County became the birthplace of DEA's National Drug Take-Back Day
🛤️ Her personal journey of nearly 20 years in prevention and recovery work
🚨 What to do if someone is overdosing (including how Narcan works)
⚠️ The real impact of fentanyl, meth, and vaping in local schools
💪 Why second chances matter—and how she’s helping people restart after addiction or incarceration
💡 This episode is full of insight, heart, and action. If you’ve ever wondered what real community leadership looks like—this is it.
🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED
Follow the Graham County Substance Abuse Coalition on Facebook
Learn more or get involved: https://www.facebook.com/grahamcountysubstanceabusecoalition
Support events like Wreaths for Recovery & The Light Project
https://www.facebook.com/thelight.wedorecover
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