Trail of Truth

Trail of Truth The Trail of Truth is an annual artful memorial event for lives lost to substance use related causes. https://linktr.ee/trailoftruth

The goal of the Trail of Truth National is to raise awareness about all causes of death related to substance use nationally, and to reinvigorate the movement to decrease substance use related harms and deaths. The Trail of Truth will call for Immediate Access to Treatment, Non-discriminatory Medical Care, Naloxone distribution and proper spending of the opioid settlement funds. Our goal is to ensure that anyone in the United States who seeks treatment for substance use disorder, would receive access to the type of effective treatment of their choosing, to end discriminatory practices in medical settings towards people who use drugs or suffer from SUD, to ensure broad access to Naloxone, and to direct all pharmaceutical settlement funds related to Substance Use Disorders and overdose fatalities to fund such services in addition to support services for people impacted by SUD.

We agree. 💜🙏
10/31/2025

We agree. 💜🙏

Check out this episode of The Addiction Podcast, "Alexis Pleus Turning a Mother's Heartbreak into Action" discussing the...
10/28/2025

Check out this episode of The Addiction Podcast, "Alexis Pleus Turning a Mother's Heartbreak into Action" discussing the Trail of Truth 💜

"You'll hear her inspiring story of creating the National Trail of Truth, a memorial that turns collective loss into a force for change. This is more than a story about loss; it's a testament to the power of a mother's love and her relentless pursuit of a more compassionate and accurate understanding of substance use."

When Alexis Pleus, a civil engineer and dedicated educator, lost her son Jeff to a heroin overdose, she discovered that everything she'd been taught about addiction was wrong. This devastating truth ignited a new mission. In this powerful episode, Alexis, founder of Truth Pharm, shares her journey f...

The National Trail of Truth and our Author's Panel held in memory of David Poses was one month ago today! Has anyone had...
10/27/2025

The National Trail of Truth and our Author's Panel held in memory of David Poses was one month ago today! Has anyone had a chance to read any of our incredible authors, Bassey Ikpi, Judy Mandel, and Jason Mayo's works? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Photos by Kitty Moshier

Beautiful photos from the Trail of Trail of Truth National 2025 by our wonderful volunteer photographer. Kitty does so m...
10/25/2025

Beautiful photos from the Trail of Trail of Truth National 2025 by our wonderful volunteer photographer. Kitty does so much for us!

So grateful to have another state and another org join the movement. Here is the love, compassion and community building...
10/17/2025

So grateful to have another state and another org join the movement. Here is the love, compassion and community building we need.

We can't wait to listen to this episode of Grieving Out Loud with stories recorded at the National Trail of Truth! Give ...
10/15/2025

We can't wait to listen to this episode of Grieving Out Loud with stories recorded at the National Trail of Truth! Give it a listen!

On this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we share powerful stories from the Trail of Truth at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 4,000 tombstones honored lives lost to substances, and families shared their experiences, heartbreak, and calls for change.

Angela Kennecke, host of Grieving Out Loud, recorded these conversations on-site, giving families a platform to speak candidly about loving someone with substance use disorder—the fear, the struggle to find help, and the pain of loss.

These are raw, unfiltered stories that need to be heard.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://emilyshope.charity/episode/trail-of-truth/

Thank you so much to Black Moms Against Overdose and Bryce's Tree House for supporting the 2025 National Trail of Truth ...
10/06/2025

Thank you so much to Black Moms Against Overdose and Bryce's Tree House for supporting the 2025 National Trail of Truth 💜

Bryce’s Treehouse is a grief-rooted, equity-centered initiative created in memory of Bryce Jackson, with the aim to provide culturally responsive healing, education, and advocacy to Black families affected by the overdose crisis, in alignment with NBHRN’s mission and values.

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