Being a teen is challenging enough, but imagine facing the added burden of addiction.
Drug use is especially harmful to the developing brain, altering its structure in ways that can increase the risk of long-term addiction and other serious issues.
But thanks to a unique high school in Las Vegas that combines education with substance use disorder treatment, Landynn Meyers and Giuseppe Russo, along with many other teens are turning their lives around and thriving. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, hear from the principal of Las Vegas Mission High School, along with a couple of graduates who are now helping others facing similar struggles.
Learn more about Mission High School: https://www.missionhighschoollv.org/about
Watch Awareness, Action, and Hope: Navigating the Opioid/Fentanyl crisis, here: https://www.drugfreeisuptome.org/
MEET THE GUEST
Angela Nickels
Angela has dedicated over 22 years to empowering students for post-secondary success. As the principal of Mission High School, she leads the nation’s first publicly funded recovery high school, located near downtown Las Vegas. Mission High School serves students in grades 9–12 who are in recovery from substance use, abuse, or dependency. Angela and her team are committed to empowering students to achieve their goals and build a brighter future.
