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In a bold move to tackle stigma, artist William Stoehr’s haunting “Art for Hope” exhibit—featuring 14 distorted, emotionally raw paintings inspired by his sister’s opioid overdose—hangs in a Johns Hopkins clinic. Intentionally placed in a space where patients confront vulnerability, the art sparks polarized reactions: some find it unsettling amid medical stress, others see its power to ignite crucial conversations. Stoehr’s mission? To humanize substance use disorder and save lives through uncomfortable dialogue—even if it means painting faces of loss in waiting rooms.

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