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Nash County man spent years struggling with substance use

After struggling with substance use, Lewis Johnson uses his experience to help others

4/8/2022 | Rating NR

Nash County man spent years struggling with substance use

Clip: 4/8/2022 | 2m 23sVideo has Closed Captions

After struggling with substance use, Lewis Johnson uses his experience to help others

Substance use cost Lewis Johnson his business, his home, and even drove him to rob a bank. It would take him many more years to overcome his addiction, but today he runs a support group in Nash County that brings together others looking for a stronger future. ncIMPACT takes a look at the opioid crisis in rural North Carolina.

4/8/2022 | Rating NR

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