08/31/2026
As we honor Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those whose struggle to manage their mental health ended in tragedy. Addiction is often an attempt at functioning when unmanaged pain becomes overwhelming, yet our healthcare system rarely treats mental health and substance use concurrently.
Thank you to organizations like Riley's Wish for leading the charge to create awareness and educate providers on evidence-based practices for co-occurring disorders. We hold deep gratitude for Margaret Sisson, who turned profound pain into purpose by spearheading this mission in honor of her son, Riley, and his experiences with OCD and substance use.
Margaret Sisson knew something was wrong when her son Riley came ho...